What are the Challenges in Achieving Patient-Centeredness?
While patient-centeredness is an ideal goal, several challenges can hinder its implementation:
- Time Constraints: Nurses often face time limitations that make it difficult to provide individualized attention to each patient. - Workload: High patient-to-nurse ratios can impact the ability to deliver patient-centered care. - Lack of Resources: Limited access to necessary resources, such as educational materials and support services, can impede patient-centered practices. - Communication Barriers: Language differences, cognitive impairments, and cultural disparities can create challenges in understanding and meeting patients' needs.
