Exploring patient-centered care delivery in outpatient settings for older adults: a scoping review and recommendations for implementation in countries with low and middle income.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient-centered care (PCC) has emerged as a crucial approach in healthcare delivery for older adults, given the aging population and the unique challenges they face. Long-term management and patient involvement are particularly relevant in outpatient settings. This scoping review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of existing evidence on PCC for older adults in outpatient settings by mapping definitions, core elements, stakeholder perspectives, barriers to implementation, and practical models of PCC adaptation, as well as their outcomes. Additionally, it offers actionable recommendations for integrating PCC into healthcare systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Methods

A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and G

SUBMITTER: Hatam N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12639653 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature