title: The role of patient-centered care in nursing.
abstract: Patient-centered care (PCC) has become a key focus in the delivery of health care. It is necessary to gain some perspective of its fit into nursing, which has become physically and mentally demanding in the care of diverse populations. Although there is no agreed-upon definition or classification, there are several key aspects that work with PCC that are discussed in detail. This article provides more clarity to the role of nursing using several aspects of PCC in its many forms to improve the quality of care provided in a way that is both manageable and safe.
authors: School of Nursing, Middle Tennessee State University, Box 81, Murfreesboro, TN 37132, USA. Electronic address: Amanda.Flagg@mtsu.edu.
authors: Amanda J
authors: AJ
authors: Flagg
mesh_terms: D022143:Family Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States
keywords: Bedside report; Family at bedside; Holistic nursing; Patient satisfaction; Patient-/family-centered care