Steve Smith and Pamela Kirkpatrick put the case for a patient-centred framework for safe, effective care
Most people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) go undiagnosed and many of those who are diagnosed receive only symptomatic treatment. The difficulty of engaging patients with COPD in effective treatment plans is recognised, and healthcare professionals stress the importance of good communication. There is little in the literature to suggest how practitioners can provide this advanced, patient-centred care. The authors of this article argue that solution-focused brief therapy provides a framework for nurses to deliver safe, effective care that builds on ‘what is well’ with the patient and places their needs and agenda at the centre of care. They offer examples of techniques that can enhance practice, supported by case illustrations.
Primary Health Care. 23, 10, 27-32. doi: 10.7748/phc2013.12.23.10.27.e742
Correspondence Peer reviewThis article has been subject to double blind peer review
Conflict of interestNone declared.
Received: 21 January 2013
Accepted: 12 June 2013
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