Where the joy comes from: a qualitative exploration of deep GP-patient relationships.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Relationship-based, whole person care is foundational to quality general practice. Previous research has identified several characteristics of deep General Practitioner (GP)-patient relationships and their association with improved patient concordance, satisfaction and perceived health outcomes. Psychological attachment theory has been used to understand therapeutic relationships, but has only been explored to a limited extent in the general practice context. Additionally, evolving changes in sociocultural and commercial practice contexts may threaten relationship-based care. In view of this, we aimed to explore the nature and experience of deep GP-patient relationships, as identified by patients, from GP and patient perspectives.

Methods

Semi-structured interview

SUBMITTER: Thomas H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10717859 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature