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. 2024 Apr 5;90(1):27.
doi: 10.5334/aogh.4250. eCollection 2024.

Paving the Path to Patient-Centered Healthcare in Africa: Insights From a Student Led Initiative

David Jolly Muganzi  1   2 , Catherine Misango Namara  1 , Timothy Mwanje Kintu  1   3 , Linda Atulinda  1 , Raymond Bernard Kihumuro  1 , Bonaventure Ahaisibwe  4 , Victor M Montori  2   5
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Paving the Path to Patient-Centered Healthcare in Africa: Insights From a Student Led Initiative

David Jolly Muganzi et al. Ann Glob Health. .

Abstract

Patient-centered care (PCC) is a key domain of healthcare quality. Its importance is driven by evidence-based medicine, the predominance of chronic conditions requiring self-care, and the recognition of the priority of patient goals, values, priorities, and preferences in determining care plans. This article emphasizes the urgent need for Africa to develop PCC and a workforce committed to its implementation, as well as highlights an initiative by African medical students to champion PCC continent-wide. Embracing this transformative approach presents Africa with an unprecedented opportunity to improve care for each person. Through a comprehensive exploration of unique strategies and considerations in African health professions education, this viewpoint seeks to spark dialogue and inspire action towards a future where patient-centered care is the foundation of healthcare delivery in Africa.

Keywords: Africa; Patient-Centered Care; Student-led initiative.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have no competing interests to declare.

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A map of Africa showing countries with PaCeM-Afro chapters
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Countries with PaCeM-Afro chapters.
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