The realities of partnership in person-centred care: a qualitative interview study with patients and professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Although conceptual definitions of person-centred care (PCC) vary, most models value the involvement of patients through patient-professional partnerships. While this may increase patients' sense of responsibility and control, research is needed to further understand how this partnership is created and perceived. This study aims to explore the realities of partnership as perceived by patients and health professionals in everyday PCC practice.

Design

Qualitative study employing a thematic analysis of semistructured interviews with professionals and patients.

Setting

Four internal medicine wards and two primary care centres in western Sweden.

Participants

16 health professionals based at hospital wards or primary care centres delivering person-centred c

SUBMITTER: Wolf A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5726073 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature