Patient characteristics in relation to perceptions of how individualized care is delivered-research into the sensitivity of the individualized care scale



: Suhonen R, Valimaki M, Katajisto J, Leino-Kilpi H

Publisher: W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC

: 2006

: Journal of Professional Nursing

: JOURNAL OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING

: J PROF NURS

: 22

: 4

: 253

: 261

: 9

: 8755-7223

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2006.03.001


Based on association tests, younger age, poorer state of health, and higher level of education were associated with more critical perceptions of individualized care. Using simultaneous regression analysis and presenting the results from stronger to weaker, we found age to be the strongest predictor of patients' positive perceptions of the individualized care they received. This was followed by health-related quality of life (HRQoL) as measured by the 15D, vocational education, and type of admission. The ICS was found to be a valid tool for the measurement of individualized care in hospitals. The self-reported patient data from this survey suggest that some patient characteristics are associated with the patients' perceptions about the individualized care they receive. There is now a need to consider how these characteristics can be taken into account in nursing care delivery to increase individualized care for hospital patients. The results also support use of the ICS in the measurement of individualized care in hospitals.



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