Views of patients with obesity on person-centred care: A Q-methodology study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

To better accommodate patients with obesity, the adoption of a person-centred approach to healthcare seems to be imperative. Eight dimensions are important for person-centred care (PCC): respect for patients' preferences, physical comfort, the coordination of care, emotional support, access to care, the continuity of care, the provision of information and education, and the involvement of family and friends. The aim of this study was to explore the views of patients with obesity on the relative importance of the dimensions of PCC.

Methods

Q methodology was used to study the viewpoints of 21 patients with obesity on PCC. Respondents were asked to rank 31 statements about the eight dimensions of PCC by level of personal significance. Using by-person factor analysi

SUBMITTER: Crompvoets PI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9700190 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature