Authors

1. Pelletier, Luc R. MSN, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN
2. Stichler, Jaynelle F. DNS, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAAN

Abstract

Although there is agreement about the importance of patient-centered care (PCC) to ensure optimal outcomes for patients, there is a lack of focused instruments to measure PCC. The aims of this article were to synthesize literature related to the concepts PCC and to provide concrete attributes, definitions, and a conceptual model for the concept of PCC