Person-Centered, Goal-Oriented Care Helped My Patients Improve Their Quality of Life.
J Am Board Fam Med
; 37(3): 506-511, 2024.
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| ID: mdl-39142861
ABSTRACT
When the goal is to help patients improve their quality of life, it makes sense to focus directly on the activities and relationships that are most important to each patient. This can be accomplished most effectively by following a three-step process that includes 1) connecting with the patient around what matters to them, 2) co-creating a goal-oriented plan, and 3) collaborating with patient, family, team members, and consultants to increase the probability of success. Once this approach has been mastered and the necessary systems, processes, and relationships are in place, this should not take more time than a problem-oriented approach, and it will almost certainly be more satisfying for both physician and patient. The impact on population-based quality metrics is uncertain. Though fewer patients may choose to follow standard recommendations, those who do may be more likely to adhere to them.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Patient-Centered Care
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Goals
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Am Board Fam Med
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article