title: Exploring Differences in Patient-Centered Practices among Healthcare Professionals in Acute Care Settings.
abstract: There is limited evidence of the extent to which Healthcare professionals implement patient-centered care (PCC) and of the factors influencing their PCC practices in acute care organizations. This study aimed to (1) examine the practices reported by health professionals (physicians, nurses, social workers, other healthcare providers) in relation to three PCC components (holistic, collaborative, and responsive care), and (2) explore the association of professionals' characteristics (gender, work experience) and a contextual factor (caseload), with the professionals' PCC practices. Data were obtained from a large scale cross-sectional study, conducted in 18 hospitals in Ontario, Canada. Consenting professionals (n = 382) completed a self-report instrument assessing the three PCC components and responded to standard questions inquiring about their characteristics and workload. Small differences were found in the PCC practices across professional groups: (1) physicians reported higher levels of enacting the holistic care component; (2) physicians, other healthcare providers, and social workers reported implementing higher levels of the collaborative care component; and (3) physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers reported higher levels of providing responsive care. Caseload influenced holistic care practices. Interprofessional education and training strategies are needed to clarify and address professional differences in valuing and practicing PCC components. Clinical guidelines can be revised to enable professionals to engage patients in care-related decisions, customize patient care, and promote interprofessional collaboration in planning and implementing PCC. Additional research is warranted to determine the influence of professional, patient, and other contextual factors on professionals' PCC practices in acute care hospitals.
authors.affiliation: a Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing , Ryerson University.
authors.forename: Souraya
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sidani
authors.affiliation: b Centre for Health & Social Care Research , Kingston University & St George's, University of London.
authors.forename: Scott
authors.identifier: 0000-0002-0573-0622
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Reeves
authors.affiliation: c Labatt Family School of Nursing , University of Western Ontario.
authors.forename: Christina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hurlock-Chorostecki
authors.affiliation: c Labatt Family School of Nursing , University of Western Ontario.
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: van Soeren
authors.affiliation: d School of Nursing , York University.
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fox
authors.affiliation: a Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing , Ryerson University.
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Collins
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002170:Canada; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008297:Male; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D036301:Qualitative Research; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires