There is an increasing body of evidence that the experience of care is important, that it matters how healthcare practitioners communicate with patients and families, and that the active participation of patients and family members in clinical care and in policy and program development will enhance outcomes. We invite you to use the posted bibliographies in your efforts to advance the practice of patient- and family-centered care.
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UPDATED March 2010!
Bibliographies are available for the following topic areas:
- Adult Health Care
- Advancing Patient- and Family-Centered Care — A Compendium of Bibliographies
- Bedside Rounds
- Changing the Concept of Families as Visitors: Family Presence and Participation
- Cultural Competency
- Discharge and Transition Planning - Adult
- Discharge and Transition Planning - NICU and Pediatrics
- Education of Health Professionals
- End-of-Life Care
- Facility Design
- Health Information Technology
- Involving Patients and Families in Evaluation and Research
- Leadership and Organizational Change
- Maternity Care
- Measuring and Monitoring Patient- and Family-Centered Program Outcomes Bibliography
- Newborn Intensive Care
- Patient Safety
- Pediatric Care
- Primary Care
- Transition to Adult Health Care for Youth with Special Health Care Needs