Patients values regarding primary health care: a systematic review of qualitative and quantitative evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Accessible and high-quality primary health care (PHC) is fundamental to countries moving towards universal health coverage. In order to improve the quality of patient-centered care provided in PHC, a comprehensive understanding of patients' values is crucial to address any gaps in the health care system. This systematic review aimed to identify patients' values relevant to PHC.

Methods

We searched primary qualitative and quantitative studies about patients' values related to primary care in PubMed and EMBASE (Ovid) from 2009 to 2020. The studies' quality was assessed using Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Checklist for both quantitative and qualitative studies and Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Studies (COREQ) for qualitative studi

SUBMITTER: Pratiwi AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10131468 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature