36: Patient Expectations for Healthy Aging Support
Update: 2025-09-05
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This episode dissects a qualitative study exploring patient expectations of healthcare providers concerning healthy aging. The research, based on focus group discussions with a diverse age range, identified three core themes: patients desire respect and collaboration from their providers, seek alternatives to medication including lifestyle interventions, and prioritize preventative care over solely treating existing conditions.
Duplantier SC, Undem T. Patient Expectations: A Qualitative Study on What Patients Want From Their Healthcare Providers to Support Them in Healthy Aging. Am J Lifestyle Med. Published online May 21, 2025. doi:10.1177/15598276251344856
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