Patients’ Support
Patients’ Support encompasses systemic and clinical interventions designed to empower patients in their care journey, shifting from passive recipients to active partners. This includes educational resources, emotional backing, and structural mechanisms for Shared Decision Making and Coproduction of care.
Key Mechanisms
Point-of-Care Dashboards
Digital tools displayed during clinical visits that visualize patient-specific data (e.g., disease activity scores, medication history) to facilitate transparent dialogue between clinicians and patients.
- Promotes Coproduction: Visualizing data in real-time encourages patients to voice concerns and collaborate on treatment adjustments, rather than passively accepting directives.
- Evidence in IBD: Research on Inflammatory Bowel Disease demonstrates that these dashboards improve patient engagement and satisfaction by making complex health metrics accessible and actionable during consultations.
- Source: Citters - Point-of-care dashboards promote coproduction
Related Concepts
- Shared Decision Making
- Patient Empowerment
- Health Literacy
- Digital Health Interventions