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A cross-sectional study on patient-centered care in a selected hospital in eThekwini district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Marcel Peruma, Waheedha Emmamally, Mildred Mooi, Uchenna B Okafor

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Marcel PerumaDepartment of Nursing Science, College of Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9054-3357
Waheedha EmmamallyDepartment of Nursing Science, College of Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3378-6105
Mildred MooiDepartment of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2565-5981
Uchenna B OkaforDepartment of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0435-2041

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Abstract

Background: Clinical healthcare reform demands high-quality patient care, especially in emergencies. Patient-centred care (PCC) prioritises therapy based on health, characteristics, and needs. Aim: This study examines critical care nurses' views on PCC in a hospital in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. Setting: The study was conducted at a selected tertiary care facility in eThekwini district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Methods: This cross-sectional study examined 119 conveniently selected critical care nurses from five units treating critically ill adult patients in a central tertiary care hospital in eThekwini district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Personified patient care was measured using the Individualised Care Scale (ICS). Results: The mean values for nurse-supported customised care ranged from 4.27 ± 0.66 to 4.44 ± 0.61. Fear and anxiety during patient discussions have the highest mean score (4.44 ± 0.61). The mean values for four personal life statements were 4.22 ± 0.72 to 4.29 ± 0.65. Hospitalisation experience was surveyed by 90.8% of people, with a mean score of 4.29 ± 0.61. Patients' desire to understand their illness was surveyed by nurses (91.60%) with a mean score of 4.39 ± 6.39. The majority (94.9%) of nurses encouraged patients to express care preferences, whereas 85.8% were inquired about their preferred bathing time. The majority (59.70%) scored average, while 38.70% high. Conclusion: Patient-centred care support was average among critical care nurses. Training and education in critical care should emphasise PCC. To strengthen PCC in clinical practice, execute PCC activities regularly. Contribution: The study revealed PCC actions and indicated critical care nurses' average support.

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critical nursespatient-centred care provisionpatients, high-quality healthcareSouth Africa

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PMCPMC11966697

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