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ArticleBMC health services research2023

"I am not just a place for implementation. I should be a partner": a qualitative study of patient-centered care from the perspective of diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia.

Reeham Ahmed Alkhaibari, Jennifer Smith-Merry, Rowena Forsyth

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Article in BMC health services research, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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Reeham Ahmed AlkhaibariSydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia. ralk6229@uni.sydney.edu.au.
Jennifer Smith-MerryCentre for Disability Research and Policy, Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Rowena ForsythCyberpsychology Research Group, Biomedical Informatics and Digital Health Theme, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
University of Sydney · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionPatient involvement in care is a major component of high quality of care and is becoming recognized worldwide with many beneficial for improving patient outcomes. However, a little is known about patient involvement in the Middle East region and Saudi Arabia in particular.

objectivesTo evaluate patients' perceptions of their involvement during their interactions with healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia.

methodsA qualitative exploratory study using semi structured interview was conducted from February 2022 to March 2022. Responses were transcribed and analyzed using a thematic analysis approach.

resultsWe conducted seven interviews with patients with diabetes ranging in age from 19 to 69 years old. We identified the following themes:1) patients' perceptions of their involvement in care, 2) barriers to patient involvement, 3) effective communication, 4) empathy, and 5) culture. We found that patients had minimal knowledge of patient involvement in care.

conclusionThere is a clear need to improve education and awareness of patient involvement in Saudi Arabia. By educating patients about the possibilities of patient involvement and explaining their role it will make it easier for patients to understand appropriate levels of involvement. In addition, there is a need to understand the patient-centred care culture in Saudi Arabia through establishing frameworks with the focus on culture and patient-centred healthcare delivery.

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Diabetes MellitusPatient-Centered CareAdultAgedHealth PersonnelHumansMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchSaudi ArabiaYoung AdultPatient centered carePatient involvementSaudi Arabia

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PMID38098092
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