Older Adults' Experiences and Expectations of Doctor-Patient Interactions During Early Hospital Care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

'People-centered care' is one of the World Health Organization's six defining features of quality care and recognizes the importance of tailoring healthcare to individual needs. This is particularly important for older patients who are more vulnerable to complications during their hospitalization. The initial medical assessment in hospital is a vital part of any admission, however, the older patient's experience of this is not well understood.

Objective

The aim of this study was to investigate the perspectives of older patients, exploring their experience and expectations during these critical encounters.

Methods

This was a qualitative study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted at a major teaching hospital in Sydney, Australia with adult inpatients wh

SUBMITTER: Wells G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11949844 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature