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Familycentered

Family-centered is an approach in health and social care that treats the family as the unit of care, involving family members as partners in planning, decision making, and evaluation of services. Rooted in pediatrics and disability services, it aims to align care with family values, preferences, and cultural practices.

Key principles include respect for family values and choices, open information sharing, active participation in decisions,

Applications include pediatrics, maternity care, early intervention, rehabilitation, chronic illness management, and community supports across hospitals,

Implementation emphasizes family participation in planning and rounds, use of family advisory groups, individualized care plans,

Challenges include resource constraints, time pressures, cultural and language differences, privacy concerns, and balancing family needs

and
collaboration
between
professionals
and
families
in
service
design
and
delivery.
clinics,
home
care,
and
schools.
and
policies
that
accommodate
family
presence
and
flexible
scheduling.
These
practices
aim
to
improve
satisfaction,
adherence,
and
psychosocial
well-being.
with
safety
and
professional
judgment;
evaluation
of
outcomes
remains
complex.