Question

Locate one peer reviewed evidence-based article that describes a "best practice" being used in delivering client centered care and promoting health. It can be for any client across the life span. Discuss the best practice and give two reasons why this practice is important and "best" and how it affects care and the promotion of health. Provide the reference for the article (use APA Editorial format).

Answer 1

Answer :

patient centered care : providing care that is respectful of ,responsible to ,individul patient preferences ,needs and values and ensuring that the patient values guide all clinical decisions .

- there are many best practices to ensure the patient centered care by means of giving respect to the patient and family members ,providing decision making ability in thier self care , active listening what the patient is talking about his conditon, paying attention , sympathy ,and understanding of patient condition ,providing information about patient condition, .

components of best practices :

there are mainly 8 eliments are present ,

• Respect for the patient ,values ,preferences and ecpressed needs : as a health care provider we need to respect the patient and give value for the ptient cultural belief .
• co ordination and integration of care : co - ordination of client care .co ordination of ancillary and support them ,co ordination of front line ptient care.
• information and education: on clinical status ,progress and prognosis,information on process of care ,information to facilitate autonomous ,self care and health promotion.
• Physical comfort: providing comfort on pain manahement ,assistance with activities and daily living needs ., providing physical comfort on hospital surroundings and environment .
• emotional suppot and alliviation of fear and anxiety : provide emotional support to overcome anxiety ovrr physical statis ,treatment ,prognosisand anxiety over the impact of illness on them selves and family members .anxity over the financial impact of illness.
• involvement of family and friends : providing accommodation for family and friends .,involving family and friends in decision making ,supporting family members as care giver .,recognising the needs of family and friends.
• continuity and transition : undestandable and detailed information regarding medications ,physical limitations ,dietary needs etc.,coordinate and plan ongoing treatment services after discharge.,proving information regarding access to health care ,social ,physical and financial support on a continuity basis.
• Access to the care: access for the location of hospital ,clinics,physician offices.,availability of transportation,accessibility to specialist ,provide clear instructions when and how to get referral .

These are all best practices for providing patient centered care to the patient and family members .

how it can be improved :

• Make sure staff members understand their roles.
• set the department wide hospital wide goals.
• reward the staff for best practices in patient centered care.
• set clear guidelines .
• work closely with patient advocates .

Best practices makes the patient for early recovery from his illnes

- it provides the quality of care to patient

- it promotes the health of the patient .

it helps in health and wellbeing .

- it gives best experience to the care giver as well as patient .

- it improves the Interpersonal relations with the patient and family members .