Medicine and Science from The BMJ
Oxytocin, clinical outcomes, and patient choice, in resource constrained settings
Dec 21, 2023
Join Nana Twum-Danso, a senior VP at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Paul Dsane-Aidoo from UNICEF Ghana, and Keith Cloete of South Africa's health department in a riveting discussion on healthcare challenges in resource-constrained environments. They tackle the balance between clinical standards and patient-centered care, emphasizing oxytocin's role in postpartum care. Discover how data, community feedback, and a shift in mindset can empower healthcare delivery while addressing disparities and improving quality of care.
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- Balancing standardized clinical guidelines with individualized patient preferences is crucial in resource-constrained healthcare systems to enhance care quality.
- Real-time data access for clinicians significantly improves decision-making, thereby empowering healthcare workers to provide better-quality patient care.
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Challenges of Person-Centered Care
Person-centered care often faces obstacles in healthcare systems that lean towards rigidity in their delivery methods. In settings like South Africa, the focus has shifted to understanding and adapting to patient needs rather than adhering strictly to provider-centric systems. The challenges arise from a lack of agility and adaptability in implementing a more user-driven approach, emphasizing the importance of capabilities that extend beyond mere data analytics. This highlights the need for healthcare systems to invest in the capacity for designing services that truly resonate with the needs of patients.
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