1.Background Engel's biopsychosocial model,which was constructed in 1977,was considered a momentous breakthrough from the traditional biomedical model of medicine that regards the person as a disease-carrier requi...1.Background Engel's biopsychosocial model,which was constructed in 1977,was considered a momentous breakthrough from the traditional biomedical model of medicine that regards the person as a disease-carrier requiring diagnosis and treatment[1]towards recognition of the whole person and furnish customized care.This model argues that health should not be considered solely on biological factors but on a combination of biological,psychological,and social factors[2].This idea of considering individuals as a whole and respecting their rights to self-determination has led to a shift in the care model from disease-centered care to patient-centered or person-centered care.The latter two care models are both abbreviated as PCC.Ensuring that people are involved in and central to the healthcare process is now recognized as a key component in developing high-quality care.Studies have revealed that both concepts of care can help improve people's health condition and lower health service burdens.Thus,countries and healthcare organizations have been paying close attention to the patients'concerns.The National Health Service in England has made person-centered care as one of its seven core principles[3].展开更多
文摘1.Background Engel's biopsychosocial model,which was constructed in 1977,was considered a momentous breakthrough from the traditional biomedical model of medicine that regards the person as a disease-carrier requiring diagnosis and treatment[1]towards recognition of the whole person and furnish customized care.This model argues that health should not be considered solely on biological factors but on a combination of biological,psychological,and social factors[2].This idea of considering individuals as a whole and respecting their rights to self-determination has led to a shift in the care model from disease-centered care to patient-centered or person-centered care.The latter two care models are both abbreviated as PCC.Ensuring that people are involved in and central to the healthcare process is now recognized as a key component in developing high-quality care.Studies have revealed that both concepts of care can help improve people's health condition and lower health service burdens.Thus,countries and healthcare organizations have been paying close attention to the patients'concerns.The National Health Service in England has made person-centered care as one of its seven core principles[3].
