'Five things about me' - enhancing person-centred care for older people

This article describes a quality improvement project that sought to develop patient profiles based on the concept of 'five things about me', thereby contributing to person-centred care for older people on a medical ward. The effect on staff, older people and their families was assessed through questionnaires, and group and individual discussions. During the project period, 37 person-centred profiles were completed from 52 eligible patients. Ward staff reported increased confidence when delivering person-centred care and older people and their family members confirmed improvements in care delivery and strengthened relationships with staff.PMID:34816648 | DOI:10.7748/nop.2021.e1372

Source: Nursing Older People - November 24, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Emily May Robertson Joanne M Fitzpatrick Source Type: research