Patient-Centered Care
Patient-centred care puts the patient's needs, values and preferences at the heart of every decision. It treats patients as partners in their care rather than passive recipients of treatment.
At Nursing Science 2027, patient-centred care research is presented mainly in the nursing practice and patient care session. Nurses and researchers share ways to involve patients and families, improve communication and measure what matters to patients.
Key Topics in Patient-Centered Care
- Person-centred and patient-centred care models
- Shared decision-making
- Family involvement and family-centred care
- Communication and empathy in nursing
- Patient experience and feedback
- Cultural competence and respectful care
- Patient-reported outcome measures
- Care for patients with complex needs
- Co-design of services with patients
- Dignity and privacy in care
Recent Advances in Patient-Centered Care
Health services increasingly co-design care with patients and use patient-reported outcomes to judge success. In maternity care, respectful and woman-centred care is a growing priority in midwifery and women's health.
At the end of life, patient-centred care means care that follows each person's own goals, a core theme in hospice and palliative nursing. Respect for patient choice and dignity also links this topic with nursing ethics, legal aspects and patient advocacy.
Who Should Attend
- Clinical nurses in all settings
- Patient experience leads
- Nurse managers and educators
- Patient and public involvement leads
- Nursing students
- Researchers in patient experience
Why Present Your Patient-Centered Care Research
Nursing Science 2027 gives you an international audience for patient-centred care research. You can share co-design projects and connect with colleagues across nursing and healthcare working to improve patient experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can patient partners co-author an abstract?
Yes. Co-produced work with patients and families is welcome.
Can I present a patient experience survey?
Yes. Studies that show how feedback led to change are especially welcome.
When is Nursing Science 2027?
Nursing Science 2027 takes place from 17 to 19 May 2027 in London, UK.