Understanding Person-Centeredness in Health Care
Author Information
Author(s): Efird-Green Lea, Zimmerman Sheryl, Stratton Lauren, Sloane Philip, Fazio Sam
Primary Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Hypothesis
What constitutes 'person-centeredness' in health and supportive care?
Conclusion
The study found that there is no agreed-upon understanding of person-centeredness, with varying definitions and implementations across different levels.
Supporting Evidence
- Most papers referencing person-centered interventions do not define the term.
- Definitions of person-centeredness vary widely among experts.
- Experts conceptualize person-centeredness differently at macro, meso, and micro levels.
Takeaway
Person-centeredness means treating people as individuals in health care, but experts have different ideas about what that really means.
Methodology
A systematic review of definitions and think-tank meetings with experts.
Limitations
Definitions of person-centeredness vary widely and are often not provided in the literature.
Participant Demographics
Experts in health and aging policy, research, and practice.
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