An integrative model of patient-centeredness - a systematic review and concept analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Existing models of patient-centeredness reveal a lack of conceptual clarity. This results in a heterogeneous use of the term, unclear measurement dimensions, inconsistent results regarding the effectiveness of patient-centered interventions, and finally in difficulties in implementing patient-centered care. The aim of this systematic review was to identify the different dimensions of patient-centeredness described in the literature and to propose an integrative model of patient-centeredness based on these results.

Methods

Protocol driven search in five databases, combined with a comprehensive secondary search strategy. All articles that include a definition of patient-centeredness were eligible for inclusion in the review and subject to subsequent content analysis

SUBMITTER: Scholl I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4168256 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature