Factors associated with the provision of individualized care during hospitalization: A systematic review

Journal of Nursing ManagementVolume 29, Issue 2 p. 113-132 REVIEW ARTICLE Factors associated with the provision of individualized care during hospitalization: A systematic review Beatriz López-Domingo, Beatriz López-Domingo RN Healthcare Service of Castilla-La Mancha, Hospital Nuestra Señora del Prado, Talavera de la Reina, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorBeatriz Rodríguez-Martín PhD, Corresponding Author Beatriz Rodríguez-Martín PhD RN, Associate Professor beatriz.rmartin@uclm.es orcid.org/0000-0003-3939-0299 Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Talavera de la Reina, Spain Faculty of Health Sciences, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland Correspondence Beatriz Rodríguez-Martín, PhD, Faculty of Health Sciences, Avd/Real Fábrica de Sedas s/n 45600 Talavera de la Reina, Toledo, Spain. Email: beatriz.rmartin@uclm.esSearch for more papers by this author Beatriz López-Domingo, Beatriz López-Domingo RN Healthcare Service of Castilla-La Mancha, Hospital Nuestra Señora del Prado, Talavera de la Reina, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorBeatriz Rodríguez-Martín PhD, Corresponding Author Beatriz Rodríguez-Martín PhD RN, Associate Professor beatriz.rmartin@uclm.es orcid.org/0000-0003-3939-0299 Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, Talavera de la Reina, Spain Faculty of Health Sciences, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland Correspondence Beatriz Rodríguez-Martín, PhD, Faculty of Health Sciences, Avd/Real Fábrica de Sedas s/n 45600 Talavera de la Reina, Toledo, Spain. Email: beatriz.rmartin@uclm.esSearch for more papers by this author First published: 03 September 2020 https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.13150Citations: 4Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Aim To analyse and integrate the existing literature on nurses' perceptions regarding factors associated with the provision of individualized care in hospital contexts. Background Individualized care considers the personal characteristics of patients and promotes their participation in decision-making. The application of individualized care is not standardized among professionals. Methods A systematic literature search was performed in Scopus, Web of Science, MEDLINE, Índice Médico Español, CUIDEN, ProQuest, PsycoINFO, CINAHL and the Cochrane Library, for studies published in English or Spanish analysing nurses' perceptions on factors associated with the provision of individualized care. Results A total of 6,330 articles were retrieved, of which 13 fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The provision of individualized care was influenced by the nurses' personal characteristics (academic training, being a specialist, age, professional experience, personal motivation, empathy and culture) and by organisational factors (staff ratio, routinization and standardization of care, autonomous professional practice, leadership and positive work environment). Conclusions Nurses' perceptions on the provision of individualized care are influenced by their personal characteristics and organisational factors. Implications for Nursing Management Nurse managers may optimize personalization of care by encouraging positive work environments; ensuring adequate staffing; avoiding routinization or standardization of care; and promoting training, leadership and autonomy of nursing professionals. CONFLICT OF INTEREST The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest. Citing Literature Volume29, Issue2March 2021Pages 113-132 RelatedInformation