Patient Experiences and Perceptions of Care Coordination in Primary Care.
J Nurs Care Qual
; 39(3): 239-245, 2024.
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| ID: mdl-38198659
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Understanding patient perceptions of care coordination in primary care can help improve responsiveness to patients' needs, outcomes, and quality of care.PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to explore patient experiences and perceptions of care coordination in primary care.METHOD:
Interviews with 13 patients from 10 clinics were conducted and analyzed using directed content analysis.RESULTS:
Three primary themes arose care coordinators provide a gateway to accessing needed care; patients needed and valued the support and trusted advice of their care coordinators; and patients valued care coordinators' help with navigating, engaging, and educating them about their care.CONCLUSIONS:
Understanding what patients value in care delivery can help frame a vision for a more responsive approach in delivering primary care, as well as create a pathway to quality improvement, moving toward a truly patient-centered focus in primary care.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Atención Primaria de Salud
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Satisfacción del Paciente
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Atención Dirigida al Paciente
Límite:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Nurs Care Qual
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article