Which concept emphasizes focusing on the patient’s perspective and goals during planning?

• A. Patient-centered care
• B. Evidence-based practice
• C. Disease-centered care
• D. Standardized care

Answer: (A)

Focusing on the patient’s perspective and goals during planning is patient-centered care. This approach centers the plan around what matters most to the patient—their values, preferences, daily life, and desired outcomes—through active listening, shared decision making, and collaboration. By involving the patient in setting goals and choosing options, the care plan becomes personalized, more acceptable to the patient, and more likely to be followed, which can improve satisfaction and adherence.

This emphasis sets patient-centered care apart from other approaches. Disease-centered care prioritizes the disease itself over the patient’s personal goals, standardized care follows uniform protocols without tailoring to individual needs, and evidence-based practice focuses on using the best available research—often integrating patient preferences but not inherently centering the patient’s goals in planning.