What is patient-centered care?
Care that considers patient values, preferences, culture, family, and lifestyle and involves them in decision-making
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is patient-centered care? | Care that considers patient values, preferences, culture, family, and lifestyle and involves them in decision-making |
What organization defines patient-centered care in this lecture? | Institute of Healthcare Improvement |
According to CIHC, what is patient-centered care? | Patient and family are at the center of healthcare decisions |
What does patient-centered care NOT mean? | Patients getting exactly what they want |
What does it mean instead? | Collaborating to create realistic and achievable goals |
What is required for patient-centered care? | Balance between provider expertise and patient knowledge |
What are key components of patient-centered care? | Listening, valuing, engaging, shared decision-making |
What does AHS Patient First Strategy emphasize? | Patient-centered care |
What are the 4 AHS priorities? | Promote respect, enhance communication, team-based care, improve transitions |
What does promoting respect involve? | Empathy, active listening, collaboration, non-judgment |
What skills are important for respectful care? | Empathy, professionalism, active listening |
What does enhancing communication involve? | Education, training, better communication tools and systems |
What system supports communication in AHS? | Connect Care |
What is team-based care? | Patients and families are partners with healthcare providers |
What is the goal of team-based care? | Care centered on patient needs and wants |
What is improving transitions in care? | Ensuring smooth and coordinated care between providers |
What does NOD stand for? | Name, Occupation, Duty |
Why is NOD important? | Improves communication and patient connection |
What are key communication techniques? | Be present, eye contact, use patient name, appropriate body language |
What should you do if delays occur? | Apologize |
What is active listening? | Intentional listening using body language, tone, and words to make speaker feel heard |
What are components of active listening? | Empathy, respect, presence |
What are techniques of active listening? | Pay attention, show listening, provide feedback, respond appropriately, defer judgment |
What are benefits of active listening? | Builds trust, improves outcomes, reduces anxiety |
Why is self-awareness important in dietetics? | To recognize biases and provide respectful care |
What is unconscious bias? | Unintentional attitudes affecting behavior and decisions |
What is cultural safety? | Environment free of racism where patients feel safe |
What is cultural humility? | Self-reflection to address biases and build trust |
What is an important consideration for Indigenous populations? | Respect traditions and build trust |
What challenges do Indigenous communities face? | Food insecurity, high chronic disease, loss of traditional foods |
What is food insecurity? | Inadequate or uncertain access to food due to financial constraints |
What are types of food insecurity? | Marginal, moderate, severe |
What is marginal food insecurity? | Worry about food access |
What is moderate food insecurity? | Compromised quality/quantity of food |
What is severe food insecurity? | Missed meals and reduced intake |
What % of Canadian households experienced food insecurity (2022)? | 18% |
Where is food insecurity highest? | Northern Canada (e.g., Nunavut) |
Who is most vulnerable to food insecurity? | Low income, single parents, students, immigrants, Indigenous populations |
What are impacts of food insecurity? | Quantitative, qualitative, social, psychological |
What are consequences of food insecurity? | Poor health, chronic disease, anxiety, poor diet quality |
What are coping strategies in food insecurity? | Reduce quality first, then quantity, rely on cheap foods, skip meals |
What is a key misconception about healthy eating? | Healthy food is not always cheaper |
What type of diet is often cheaper? | Energy-dense, high-fat diets |
What is the weekly cost of a nutritious food basket (Edmonton example)? | ~$240/week for a family of 4 |
What are strategies when working with food insecure clients? | Focus on affordable changes, small goals, provide resources |
What role do dietitians play in mental health? | Promotion, prevention, and treatment support |
What is mental health? | State of well-being and ability to cope and function |
What are challenges when working with mental health populations? | Stigma, trust building, food insecurity, medication effects |
What approaches can be used in mental health nutrition care? | CBT, mindful eating, motivational interviewing |
What is a key role of dietitians in diverse populations? | Avoid bias, respect cultural differences, provide inclusive care |
What is one major professional challenge in dietetics? | Increasing diversity in the workforce |