title: Time to learn: understanding patient-centred care.
abstract: This article is a literature review of the definition, models and methods of implementation of patient-centred care (PCC). Modern healthcare systems are rapidly changing to adopt a more patient-centred approach to care. However, the implementation of PCC can be hampered by the lack of a clear definition and methods of measurement. It is increasingly important for healthcare providers to understand the core elements of PCC. This article examines the literature to carry out a concept analysis of PCC, including definition, concepts and theoretical perspectives.
authors.affiliation: Jigme Dorji Wangchuk National Referral Hospital, Ministry of Health, Royal Government of Bhutan, Thimphu, Bhutan.
authors.forename: Rinchen
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pelzang
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003142:Communication; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012944:Social Support