Speech-language pathologists' preferences for patient-centeredness.

Speech-language pathologists' preferences for patient-centeredness.

J Commun Disord. 2017 Jun 17;68:81-88

Authors: Bellon-Harn ML, Azios JH, Dockens AL, Manchaiah V

Abstract
PURPOSE: Preferences for patient-centeredness is an important indicator in healthcare service delivery. However, it remains largely unexplored in the field of communication science and disorders. This study investigated speech-language pathologists' (SLPs) preferences for patient-centeredness METHOD: The study involved a cross-sectional survey design. SLPs (n = 102) fully completed the modified Patient-Practitioner Orientation Scale (PPOS; Krupat et al, 2000) and also provided demographic details. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and linear regression methods.
RESULTS: Mean PPOS scores indicated that SLPs value patient-centeredness. There was a strong positive correlation among sharing and caring subscales with the full-scale. Results from the linear regression modeling suggested no relationship between demographic factors and preferences for patient-centeredness.
CONCLUSIONS: SLPs value patient-centeredness, although there may be regional and cultural variations. Qualitative investigations may help uncover dimensions of patient-centeredness that were not captured in the PPOS scale. In addition, further research should explore congruence in preferences for patient-centeredness among SLPs and patients.

PMID: 28662420 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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