Exploring “patient-centered” hospitals: a systematic review to understand change

Abstract Background The healthcare scenario in developed countries is changing deeply: patients, who are frequently affected by multi-pathological chronic conditions, have risen their expectations. Simultaneously, there exist dramatic financial pressures which require healthcare organizations to pro...

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Main Authors: Irene Gabutti, Daniele Mascia, Americo Cicchetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-017-2306-0