Patientanpassade

Patientanpassade is a Swedish term used to describe care, information, and services that are tailored to an individual patient’s needs, preferences, and life situation. It involves adjusting communication, decision-making processes, and care pathways to fit a patient’s circumstances, values, and goals.

In Swedish healthcare and social care, patientanpassning is closely linked to patient-centered care and shared decision-making. The concept emphasizes active involvement of patients and their families in planning, delivering, and evaluating care, with attention to factors such as health literacy, language, culture, and social conditions.

Key elements include clear and accessible information, options-based discussions, personalized care plans, flexibility in scheduling, and accessible services (including digital tools and interpreter services). Continuity of care and coordination among care providers are also central to maintaining a coherent patient experience.

Implementation approaches range from using plain language and interpreters to cultural competence training for staff, decision aids, and systematic documentation of patient preferences in medical records. Organizations may also tailor environments and processes to support individual goals and reduce barriers to participation.

Benefits associated with patientanpassade include improved understanding, greater patient engagement, higher satisfaction, and potentially better adherence and outcomes. Challenges can involve resource demands, ensuring equity across populations, and maintaining up-to-date, patient-driven care plans.

See also: patient-centered care, shared decision-making, health literacy, personalized medicine.