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Patient-focused care: what is it?

C L Johnston1, P K Cooper

  • 1Department of Nursing and Health Sciences, College of Science and Technology, Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi, USA.

Holistic Nursing Practice
|April 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Patient-focused care is a healthcare philosophy that reorganizes hospital operations to improve resource utilization and reduce costs. This patient-centered model also aims to increase satisfaction for both patients and staff.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Administration
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Patient Experience

Background:

  • Healthcare institutions face challenges in resource management and adapting to rapid changes.
  • Traditional care delivery models may not fully meet patient needs or optimize operational efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and describe the philosophy of patient-focused care.
  • To outline the principles and potential benefits of implementing this care model.

Main Methods:

  • The abstract describes a philosophy and its projected outcomes.
  • Implementation involves fundamental changes in operations and care delivery structuring.

Main Results:

  • Projected cost savings through optimized utilization of resources, staff, and capital equipment.

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  • Anticipated improvements in customer and professional staff satisfaction.

    • Conclusions:

    • Patient-focused care offers a model for enhancing healthcare delivery and organizational adaptability.
    • This approach fosters a learning organization prepared for the dynamic healthcare environment.