Patient-centeredness in the multimorbid elderly: a focus group study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient-centeredness (PC) aims to adapt health care to the individual needs and preferences of patients. An existing integrative model of PC comprises several dimensions of PC which have not yet been investigated from the patients' perspective. Older patients with multimorbidity represent a target group for patient-centered care, as their care needs are particularly complex and should be addressed individually. We aimed to assess the perspective that older patients with multimorbidity have of patient-centered care and to examine the transferability of the integrative model of PC to this specific population.

Method

We performed 4 guided focus group interviews with a total of 20 older individuals with multimorbidity. The focus group interviews were audio-recorded an

SUBMITTER: Kanat M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8522160 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature