Person-centred Practice development

Person-centred practice (PCP) is a theory and model for a relation based partnership placing the patient in the center when making decisions and where elements of the hospital system are customized to the patient. The model for person-centred practice is also a model for how organisations create a person-centred culture where healthcare professionals thrive as their attitude and competencies are crucial to the quality of care and treatment. The ultimate goal with PCP is the experience of a healthful culture both for patients and healthcare professionals. A healthful culture is defined as a culture, ”in which decision making is shared, relationships are collaborative, leadership is transformational and innovative practices are supported” (McCance & McCormack 2021).

The aim of the project is to develop a person-centred culture within the Department of Oncology and Palliative Care and Department of Haematology, and that all nurses within the departments gain competences to provide nursing care in accordance with a person-centred approach, resulting in patients experiencing healthful relations and nurses experiencing greater job satisfaction.