ORCID
- John Downey: 0000-0001-8534-2437
Abstract
The utilization of person-centered care is highlighted as essential for health promotion, yet implementation has been inconsistent and multiple issues remain. There is a dearth of applied research exploring the facets of successful implementation. In this paper, a person-centered wellbeing program spanning various groups is discussed, outlining the central principles that have allowed for successful outcomes. Ten years of pragmatic pre–post service evaluation have shown consistent improvement in measures of functional capacity and wellbeing. The method for this paper is a reflective exploration of the theory and practices that can explain the continual improvement the clinics have achieved over 10 years. Core principles relate to connecting with people, connecting through groups, and connecting with self. The operationalization and theoretical explanation of these principles is outlined. The discussion of these principles posits essential factors to prioritize to advance the implementation of person-centered care in health promotion for long-term conditions.
DOI
10.3390/healthcare9040439
Publication Date
2021-04-08
Publication Title
Healthcare
Volume
9
Issue
4
First Page
439
Last Page
439
Recommended Citation
Downey, J., Bloxham, S., Jane, B., Layden, J., & Vaughan, S. (2021) 'Person-Centered Health Promotion: Learning from 10 Years of Practice within Long Term Conditions', Healthcare, 9(4), pp. 439-439. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9040439
