Objectives The concepts of patient empowerment, patient participation and patient-
centeredness have been introduced as part of the trend towards a more participatory health …

Multimorbidity is typically defined as the co-existence of two or more chronic diseases within
an individual. Its prevalence is highest among the elderly, with poor quality of life (QoL) …

Process mining techniques can be used to analyse business processes using the data
logged during their execution. These techniques are leveraged in a wide range of domains …

Background Patients with multi-morbidity have complex care needs that often make
healthcare delivery difficult and costly to manage. Current healthcare delivery is not tailored …

Background Large amounts of patient data are routinely manually collected in hospitals by
using standalone medical devices, including vital signs. Such data is sometimes stored in …

Background Person-centered care (PCC) is critical in addressing the diverse health
priorities of older adults. Nurses play a pivotal role in implementing PCC, yet the nuances of …

The changing role of the health care customer: review, synthesis and research agenda | Emerald
Insight Books and journals Case studies Expert Briefings Open Access Publish with us …

Background There is limited understanding of the 'lived experience'of palliative care patient
within the acute care setting. Failing to engage with and understand the views of patients …

Healthcare organizations are confronted with challenges including the contention between
tightening budgets and increased care needs. In the light of these challenges, they are …

Background Patient-centred care is widely recognised as a core aspect of quality health
care and has been integrated into policy internationally. There remains a disconnect …