Patient-centered care is an approach to healthcare delivery that prioritizes the individual needs, preferences, and values of patients while involving them as active partners in their own care. Research published in this journal examines multiple dimensions of this approach across diverse clinical settings. Studies …
Patient-centered care is an approach to healthcare delivery that prioritizes the individual needs, preferences, and values of patients while involving them as active partners in their own care. Research published in this journal examines multiple dimensions of this approach across diverse clinical settings. Studies have explored the doctor-patient relationship as a collaborative interaction requiring mutual engagement, with particular attention to how this dynamic has evolved during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, including adaptations for maintaining social connection while implementing physical distancing measures. The journal has published work evaluating patient-centered medical home models and their effectiveness in improving outcomes for chronically ill populations, as well as quality improvement strategies in healthcare facilities using structured assessment frameworks. Additional research addresses practical tools such as medication plans as quality indicators, comprehensive post-abortion contraception packages, and technology-enhanced lifestyle interventions tailored to patient needs in prediabetes management. The body of work also considers how clinical concepts and consultation practices must adapt to center patient experience throughout the entire care episode. This topic matters because patient-centered approaches have been associated with improved health outcomes, enhanced patient satisfaction, and more effective chronic disease management across varied healthcare contexts.
10 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
The 10 articles above have been cited 57 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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