Person-Centered Health Promotion: Learning from 10 Years of Practice within Long Term Conditions

Person-Centered Health Promotion: Learning from 10 Years of Practice within Long Term Conditions

The utilization of person-centered care is highlighted as essential for health promotion, yet implementation has been inconsistent and multiple issues remain. There is a dearth of applied research exploring the facets of successful implementation. In this paper, a person-centered wellbeing program s...

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Main Authors: John Downey, Saul Bloxham, Ben Jane, Joseph D. Layden, Sam Vaughan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Healthcare
Subjects:
person-centered care
health promotion
implementation
behavior change
primary care
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/4/439
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spelling doaj-c2d7365bddb646ce8625e444f3336f7d2021-04-08T23:05:31ZengMDPI AGHealthcare2227-90322021-04-01943943910.3390/healthcare9040439Person-Centered Health Promotion: Learning from 10 Years of Practice within Long Term ConditionsJohn Downey0Saul Bloxham1Ben Jane2Joseph D. Layden3Sam Vaughan4School of Sport, Health and Wellbeing, Plymouth Marjon University, Plymouth PL6 8BH, UKSchool of Sport, Health and Wellbeing, Plymouth Marjon University, Plymouth PL6 8BH, UKSchool of Sport, Health and Wellbeing, Plymouth Marjon University, Plymouth PL6 8BH, UKSchool of Sport, Health and Wellbeing, Plymouth Marjon University, Plymouth PL6 8BH, UKSchool of Sport, Health and Wellbeing, Plymouth Marjon University, Plymouth PL6 8BH, UKThe utilization of person-centered care is highlighted as essential for health promotion, yet implementation has been inconsistent and multiple issues remain. There is a dearth of applied research exploring the facets of successful implementation. In this paper, a person-centered wellbeing program spanning various groups is discussed, outlining the central principles that have allowed for successful outcomes. Ten years of pragmatic pre–post service evaluation have shown consistent improvement in measures of functional capacity and wellbeing. The method for this paper is a reflective exploration of the theory and practices that can explain the continual improvement the clinics have achieved over 10 years. Core principles relate to connecting with people, connecting through groups, and connecting with self. The operationalization and theoretical explanation of these principles is outlined. The discussion of these principles posits essential factors to prioritize to advance the implementation of person-centered care in health promotion for long-term conditions.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/4/439person-centered carehealth promotionimplementationbehavior changeprimary care
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description The utilization of person-centered care is highlighted as essential for health promotion, yet implementation has been inconsistent and multiple issues remain. There is a dearth of applied research exploring the facets of successful implementation. In this paper, a person-centered wellbeing program spanning various groups is discussed, outlining the central principles that have allowed for successful outcomes. Ten years of pragmatic pre–post service evaluation have shown consistent improvement in measures of functional capacity and wellbeing. The method for this paper is a reflective exploration of the theory and practices that can explain the continual improvement the clinics have achieved over 10 years. Core principles relate to connecting with people, connecting through groups, and connecting with self. The operationalization and theoretical explanation of these principles is outlined. The discussion of these principles posits essential factors to prioritize to advance the implementation of person-centered care in health promotion for long-term conditions.
topic person-centered care
health promotion
implementation
behavior change
primary care
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