The Awareness-Practice Gap: Why Gender-Sensitive Cardiology Care Stalls at the Hospital Door
A German mixed-methods study of 155 physicians, 111 nurses, and 390 cardiology inpatients reveals a striking paradox: the professionals most ...
Tag: patient-centered care
Most Korean Doctors Back Patient Voice in Decisions, Yet Cite Time and Pay as Barriers
A national survey of 542 South Korean physicians found broad support for patient participation in clinical decisions, but only about ...
New Decision Tool Puts Real Quality-of-Life Data Into Breast Cancer Surgery Choices
Researchers have developed and tested IDECIDE, a breast surgery decision aid that embeds real patient-reported quality-of-life data into the choice ...
Virtual Family Rounds in the NICU Show Real Benefits a Clinical Trial Alone Missed
A mixed methods implementation evaluation of a randomized trial found that virtual family-centered rounds in the neonatal intensive care unit ...
Two-Minute Spiritual Questions Could Transform Care for Oral Cancer Patients
A new narrative review argues that structured spiritual history-taking tools such as FICA and HOPE can improve trust, mental well-being, ...
When Nurses Become Patients: Study Reveals Hidden Gaps in Hospital Care Quality
A qualitative study of ten nurses who experienced hospitalization as patients, analyzed with the SERVQUAL model, uncovers five service quality ...
Rare Disease Patients Tell Researchers Exactly What Digital Health Tools They Need Most
A mixed-methods study of 149 rare disease patients and caregivers identifies centralized health data, telehealth, patient-generated data, and emergency support ...
Nationwide Survey Reveals How Chinese Physicians Rate Their Own Traditional Medicine Services
A nationwide survey of 393 Chinese physicians introduces a validated six-domain scale for measuring traditional Chinese medicine service quality, revealing ...
What Women Veterans Care About Most When Starting Sleep Apnea Treatment
A VA research team has documented the personal values that women veterans express when beginning treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, ...
Simple Conversation Cards Reshape Diabetes Visits, Video Study Shows
A randomized trial found that simple QBSAFE conversation cards shifted primary care diabetes visits toward discussions of treatment burden and ...
Doctors Think They Share Decisions With IBD Patients. Patients Disagree, Study Finds
A Belgian qualitative study of patients, gastroenterologists, and IBD nurses reveals a persistent gap between clinicians' belief that they practice ...
Patient-Driven Communication in Nail Procedure Aftercare
In a groundbreaking retrospective study, researchers have uncovered critical insights into patient-initiated communication following nail procedures. This single-center study, conducted ...
Progress and Insights on Subcutaneous Pumps for PAH
In the realm of chronic illnesses, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) stands out as a particularly challenging condition. The disease is ...
Do Multidisciplinary Approaches Reduce Heart Failure Hospitalizations?
Heart failure (HF) continues to rise as a critical health concern worldwide, affecting millions and imposing significant burdens on healthcare ...
Co-Design Framework Identifies Priorities for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
In a groundbreaking study set to be published in 2026, researchers including Achinanya, Bryant, and Payne have delved into the ...
Patient vs. Provider Preferences in Integrated Care
In recent years, the field of healthcare has witnessed a significant shift towards patient-centered care, particularly in countries like China. ...
Italian NHS Insights on Breast Cancer Patient Safety
In recent years, the healthcare landscape has undergone significant transformations, particularly concerning the treatment and management of diseases such as ...
Telehealth: Transforming Pre- and Post-Transplant Care
The landscape of healthcare has rapidly evolved, particularly in the wake of technological advancements and the pressing needs amplified by ...
Evaluating Co-Designed Strategies for Elderly Discharge Decisions
In recent years, the discourse around healthcare has shifted significantly, especially when it comes to the treatment of older adults ...
Survey Evaluates Clinician and Organization Goals in Care
In an era where medical communication plays a pivotal role in healthcare outcomes, a groundbreaking study led by Patel, Paz, ...
