International Journal of Person Centered Medicine

Optimizing Healthcare Through Person-Centered Medicine

2025-10-03T09:35:48+01:00

Introduction: Personalized health care has been present since Neanderthal times through all ancient Eastern and Western major civilizations, with oscillations and challenges in more recent eras, and experiencing strong growth while confronting scientistic reductionism and dehumanizing commercialism in the present century. Efforts to optimize healthcare have often been the goals of both programmatic and focused person-centered projects.

Objectives: The objectives of the present paper are, first, to identify contributions to enhanced health care from major collaborative and programmatic movements for person centered healthcare, illustratively those carried out by the International College of Person Centered Medicine. A second objective is to assess the recent literature concerning person-centered indicators and strategies for optimizing health care.

Methods: The first objective was approached through the retrieval and analysis of files concerning person-centered contributions to enhanced health care by a major comprehensive programmatic movement for person centered medicine. The second, involved a review of the medical literature in English during the period 2021–2023 through Google Scholar data banks to elucidate key indicators and thematic patterns for optimizing health care through person-centered means.

Results: Concerning the first objective, the study involved several seminal papers, research projects, professional events, educational programs and major publications encompassing significant person-centered programmatic contributions to enhanced health care. They revealed eight principles or pillars (ethical commitment, holistic framework, cultural awareness and responsiveness, a communicational and relationship matrix, individualized care, collaborative diagnosis, decisions and care, people-centered organization of health services, and person-centered health education and research) as well as related person-centered health strategies in general and for specific fields.
Regarding the second objective, a review of the 2021–2023 literature identified 25 papers concerning person-centered indicators and strategies for optimizing clinical care. Major themes across these findings involved ethical commitment, promoting positive health, individualized care, promoting communication, collaborative diagnosis and therapeutic decisions, and strengthening the process of care.

Discussion: The articulation of the findings corresponding to the two objectives of the present study was helpful to highlight promising and more consistent person-centered principles and strategies. The limitations of the methods employed to account for and understand adequately the burgeoning experience and information emerging in recent decades was outlined. Additional supporting contributions for optimizing health care were pointed out.

Conclusions: Significant person-centered programmatic and focused contributions to enhance health care have been elucidated and thematically organized. Creative and more solid efforts may be in the horizons to bring to greater fruition the articulation of science and humanism to fulfill the goals of greater health and well-being for all.

Artificial Intelligence Advancements for Personalized PTSD Research

2025-10-03T09:40:43+01:00

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) research grapples with numerous challenges, including the wide variability in symptoms among individuals, the complexity of comorbidities, and the scarcity of predictive biomarkers. Integrating diverse data sources and translating research findings into clinical practice further compounds these challenges. These challenges prompted the exploration of machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing techniques to enhance disorder classification, outcome prediction, and personalized treatment selection. A systematic review of 69 studies, drawn from a pool of 364 abstracts identified through PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science, revealed the diverse applications of machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing in this domain. Studies predominantly utilized multiple data types to predict risk factors or early symptoms related to PTSD, while other artificial intelligence (AI) techniques aimed to differentiate symptoms of PTSD from those with other psychiatric disorders or controls. The findings highlight the suitability of artificial intelligence for addressing the heterogeneity of ASD/PTSD patients, with the future challenge lying in translating these advancements into practical clinical applications for individualized patient benefits.

Pilot Evaluation of Person-Centered Intensive Care

2025-10-03T09:44:16+01:00

Background: Guiding the care provided by physicians and other health professionals through person-centered care has represented a challenge both in its planning and in its application. This points out the potential value of developing ad-hoc procedures for guiding person-centered care in intensive care units.

Objectives: To evaluate person-centered care in intensive care units guided through ad-hoc procedures.

Methods: An ad-hoc procedure to facilitate the stated objective was developed on the basis of experience with the Spanish International Humanization in Intensive Care (HUCI) project (4) and applied to medical and nursing professionals working longer than two months in intensive care units in Peruvian hospitals.

Results: In the four intensive care units engaged in this study a low level of observance of person-centered care was found through the Humanization in Intensive Care Procedure.

Conclusions: Greater clarity on the concepts and the implementation of person-centered care procedures is essential for enhancing the process and outcomes of person-centered care in intensive care units.

Person-Centered Primary Care: The Cornerstone for Achieving Universal Health Coverage

2025-10-03T09:50:27+01:00

Primary care is fundamental to achieving universal health coverage (UHC), a key UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) pillar. It ensures that all individuals, regardless of background, can access necessary health services without financial hardship. This paper explores the critical role of primary care in promoting health equity, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness. By emphasising person-centered care, prevention, and continuity, primary care makes healthcare more inclusive and financially viable. Integrating public health functions with individualised care addresses immediate health needs and supports long-term wellness.
Primary care enhances accessibility by bringing services closer to communities, reducing barriers for underserved populations, and enabling timely interventions to prevent complex conditions. Its cost-effectiveness is achieved through early detection, preventive care, and efficient resource utilisation, as demonstrated in healthcare systems like the UK and the Netherlands.
Integrating public health initiatives into primary care further enhances its impact, addressing social determinants of health and promoting healthier lifestyles. This integration is crucial for responding to public health emergencies and reducing the incidence of preventable diseases. Overall, primary care is essential for achieving UHC, promoting health equity, and ensuring that healthcare is accessible, affordable, and effective for all.

Santiago De Chile Declaration 2024: Universal Primary Health Care Through Integral Persons-Centered Care

2025-10-03T10:24:00+01:00

Advancing Person-Centered Health Care

2026-02-18T05:27:46+00:00