Patient-centred orientation of students from different healthcare disciplines, their understanding of the concept and factors influencing their development as patient-centred professionals: a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A patient-centred approach to care is increasingly the mandate for healthcare delivery. There is a need to explore how health professional students develop patient-centred attributes. This study aims to understand the extent of patient-centred orientations of health professional students, their perceptions and factors influencing their adoption of the approach.

Methods

The study used a cross-sectional, parallel mixed methods design combining a survey using the Patient-Practitioner Orientation Scale (PPOS) followed by focus groups with medical, nursing, physiotherapy and speech and language therapy students. Data included students' age, gender, programme, and placements experienced. Pearson's chi squared and the non-parametric equivalent Kruskal-Wallis H test were

SUBMITTER: Rosewilliam S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6737623 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature