Level | Barriers | Strategies |
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Patient | Contextual factors (i.e. social determinants, culture) influence women’s health seeking and self-care behavior | • Online appointments or transport to health services for women otherwise unable to get there • Use of patient partners to help plan services sensitive to women’s needs, and assist in discussions, counseling, etc. at the patient level |
Clinician | Lacking knowledge or skill in patient-centred care | Medical training and continuing professional development in PCC and in women’s health |
Health System | Limited time during appointments to address all domains of patient-centred care | • Funding models that accommodate longer, more complex appointments • Multidisciplinary teams • Counseling, education and decision support by Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners |
Lack of resources to support patient-centred care | Funding and resources for clinics and services that specialize in or accommodate PCC for women |