Facilitating person-centered care in Cameroonian hospitals: A qualitative exploration

IF 1.7 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health Pub Date : 2025-09-01 DOI:10.1016/j.cegh.2025.102166

Emmanuel Aoudi Chance , Papa Théophile

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Abstract

Problem considered

Person-centered care (PCC) is vital for high-quality healthcare, but its adoption is inconsistent, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) like Cameroon. There is a significant gap in the literature regarding the specific barriers and facilitators to implementing PCC in this context.

Methods

This qualitative study used semi-structured interviews with 25 participants, including healthcare providers, patients, and hospital administrators in Cameroon. Thematic analysis was employed to explore their experiences and perspectives on PCC implementation.

Results

Key barriers to implementing PCC were limited resources, hierarchical healthcare structures, and specific cultural attitudes. Conversely, strong leadership commitment, patient advocacy initiatives, and training programs focused on communication and empathy emerged as significant facilitators.

Conclusion

Targeted interventions that address the unique challenges of implementing PCC in Cameroonian hospitals have significant potential. Fostering a more inclusive and empathetic healthcare culture can enhance the quality of care and help reduce healthcare disparities in LMICs.

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促进喀麦隆医院以人为本的护理：质的探索

以人为本的护理（PCC）对于高质量的医疗保健至关重要，但它的采用并不一致，特别是在喀麦隆等低收入和中等收入国家（LMICs）。关于在这种情况下实施PCC的具体障碍和促进因素，文献中存在重大差距。方法本定性研究采用半结构化访谈法，对25名参与者进行访谈，包括喀麦隆的医疗保健提供者、患者和医院管理人员。采用专题分析的方法，探讨各国在执行PCC方面的经验和观点。结果实施PCC的主要障碍是有限的资源、分层医疗结构和特定的文化态度。相反，强有力的领导承诺、患者权益倡议以及专注于沟通和同理心的培训项目成为了重要的促进因素。结论针对在喀麦隆医院实施PCC的独特挑战的有针对性的干预措施具有巨大潜力。培养更具包容性和同理心的医疗保健文化可以提高护理质量，并有助于减少中低收入国家的医疗保健差距。

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Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-

CiteScore

4.60

自引率

7.70%

发文量

218

审稿时长

66 days

期刊介绍： Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health (CEGH) is a multidisciplinary journal and it is published four times (March, June, September, December) a year. The mandate of CEGH is to promote articles on clinical epidemiology with focus on developing countries in the context of global health. We also accept articles from other countries. It publishes original research work across all disciplines of medicine and allied sciences, related to clinical epidemiology and global health. The journal publishes Original articles, Review articles, Evidence Summaries, Letters to the Editor. All articles published in CEGH are peer-reviewed and published online for immediate access and citation.