patient-centered model of care (pcmc) is a philosophy and mindset that requires a high level of commitment and significant adjustments in organizational structures. the patient-centered care (pcc) concept is based upon communication and involvement of both patients and their families in the treatment options and the potential outcome, thus empowering the patient and family. the pcc is a quality...

background: the implementation of patient education within a hospital is a difficult task that plays a key role in improving and controlling diseases and providing quality healthcare services. objective: the current study evaluated the effect of patient education on the quality of nursing care and inpatient satisfaction in surgical wards of selected hospitals in isfahan, iran. methods: this qua...

background and objectives: visit length is a crucial aspect of patient-physician relationship that its inadequacy can negatively influence the treatment efficiency. studies on visit length and the factors influencing it are limited in developing countries. thus, the objective of this study was to survey this variable at provincial level, and provide data on factors affecting it.   methods: a sa...