Developing Person-Centred Cultures in Healthcare Education and Practice - An Essential Guide

Developing Person-Centred Cultures in Healthcare Education and Practice This book embarks on an ambitious journey to challenge existing paradigms and spark a radical shift in the way healthcare is perceived and delivered. Dive into a groundbreaking exploration of person-centred healthcare education, offering a multi-dimensional framework that redefines learning and practice in the healthcare landscape. This comprehensive guide, with contributions from top experts in the field, dissects the critical components of a person-centred curriculum, spanning philosophy, strategy, values, leadership, and practical skills. The book empowers readers with real-world case studies, tools, and reflective exercises, propelling the implementation of transformative person-centred healthcare practices. Derived from the concepts introduced by the first European-funded project to frame and develop a person-centred healthcare curriculum, Developing Person-Centred Cultures in Healthcare Education and Practice presents an indispensable resource for healthcare practitioners looking for a way to develop person-centred cultures within the workplace. Key features:

• An innovative curriculum framework for person-centred healthcare education and practice
• In-depth coverage of philosophy, strategy, shared values, leadership, and practical skills for fostering person-centred cultures
• Practical tools and real case studies to facilitate effective implementation of person-centred practices

This book is an indispensable resource for educators, healthcare practitioners, and policymakers looking to champion the shift towards person-centred healthcare practices.

Brendan McCormack, Susan Wakil Professor of Nursing; Head of School & Dean, The Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery (incl. Sydney Nursing School), Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Australia.