Patient participation in the emergency department: an evaluation using a specific instrument to measure patient participation (PPED) (original) (raw)
2011, Journal of Advanced Nursing
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Patients perceive that the quality of care improves when they can participate in their treatment, yet emergency departments often lack structures to support this. Utilizing a specialized instrument, the PPED, this study evaluates the perspective of patients on their participation in emergency care. Findings reveal that while patients feel adequately equipped to partake in their care, improvements in mutual participation and addressing basic needs are necessary. Furthermore, disparities exist, particularly affecting young and well-educated patients who report struggling more for participation. The results highlight crucial areas for enhancing patient participation and recommend further international studies to validate findings across various emergency department settings.
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