Best Practices in Patient-Centered Care: Nursing Theory Reflections

Abstract

Patient-centered care (PCC) has emerged as a pivotal approach in modern healthcare, emphasizing the prioritization of patients' needs, values, and preferences. Rooted in ethical and professional nursing principles, PCC aims to improve patient outcomes, enhance satisfaction, and foster therapeutic relationships (Ahmad& Omosun, 2023). This chapter introduces the concept, tracing its origins to humanistic nursing theories such as Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and Florence Nightingale's foundational work. By understanding the theoretical framework and historical evolution, practitioners can better appreciate the value of PCC in contemporary healthcare settings(Akokuwebe& Idemudia, 2022).