Cancer patients' experiences contribute to more patient-centred care

In the Region of Southern Denmark, Vejle Hospital has taken the first step toward measuring patient-centred care from cancer patient's perspective. Based on results from a local patient survey this article aims to evaluate how Vejle Hospital is performing with regard to principles for patient-c...

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Published inUgeskrift for læger Vol. 176; no. 44
Main Authors Petersen, Gitte Stentebjerg, Knudsen, Janne Lehmann, Ejlersen, Ejler
Format Journal Article
LanguageDanish
Published Denmark 27.10.2014
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Continuity of Patient Care
Denmark
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neoplasms - psychology
Patient Satisfaction
Patient-Centered Care
Professional-Patient Relations
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:In the Region of Southern Denmark, Vejle Hospital has taken the first step toward measuring patient-centred care from cancer patient's perspective. Based on results from a local patient survey this article aims to evaluate how Vejle Hospital is performing with regard to principles for patient-centred care in different parts of the cancer trajectory. The survey provides unique data at ward level and opportunities to initiate targeted improvement efforts for cancer patients to monitor improve-ments in patient-experienced care, which is crucial to become truly patient-centred.
ISSN:1603-6824