RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Person-Centered, Goal-Oriented Care Helped My Patients Improve Their Quality of Life
JF The Journal of the American Board of Family
                Medicine
JO J Am Board Fam Med
FD American Board of Family Medicine
SP 506
OP 511
DO 10.3122/jabfm.2023.230394R1
VO 37
IS 3
A1 Jennings, Lee A.
A1 Mold, James W.
YR 2024
UL http://www.jabfm.org/content/37/3/506.abstract
AB When the goal is to help patients improve their quality of life, it makes sense to focus directly on the activities and relationships that are most important to each patient. This can be accomplished most effectively by following a three-step process that includes 1) connecting with the patient around what matters to them, 2) co-creating a goal-oriented plan, and 3) collaborating with patient, family, team members, and consultants to increase the probability of success. Once this approach has been mastered and the necessary systems, processes, and relationships are in place, this should not take more time than a problem-oriented approach, and it will almost certainly be more satisfying for both physician and patient. The impact on population-based quality metrics is uncertain. Though fewer patients may choose to follow standard recommendations, those who do may be more likely to adhere to them.