People-Centered Care: Concept Analysis

Abstract

The objective of this study was to clarify the concept of 'people-centered care' using the concept analysis approach proposed by Rodgers (2000). References analyzed in the present study were extracted from databases, primarily the CINAHL database. The definition, attributes, antecedents, and consequences of 'people-centered care' were analyzed using Rodgers' concept analysis method (2000).Results of concept analysis on people-centered careAttributes : 1) people are the principal component (01 focuses on people ; and 2) involves people) ; 2) primary aim is promotion of health ; and 3) involves collaboration with community. Antecedents : 1) health-or society-related problems ; and 2) changing roles of care providers and consumers. Consequences : 1) community development 1) increased empowerment ; and 2) benefits to the community) ; and 2) improved quality of healthcare and promotion of health. However, no studies to date have clearly defined people-centered care.Based on these results, people-centered care can be defined as follows : people collaborate with specialists to improve community health. In terms of people-centered care for ischemic heart disease patients on exercise regimens, medical specialists collaborate with individuals to arrange an environment in which ischemic heart disease patients can take a proactive approach to cardiac rehabilitation within their community. This abstract was translated into English by the publisher or author.