Table 3 The most important aspects of dignified care
Please rank in order how important these are to you (1 = most important, 8 = least important) | Mean | Order of importance |
|---|---|---|
Treating a patient as an individual | 2.41 | 1 |
Maintaining privacy when providing care at all times and in all places | 2.72 | 2 |
Responding promptly and professionally when patients ask for help | 3.67 | 3 |
Having time to talk and actively listen to patients | 4.18 | 4 |
Providing adequate help with personal care (e.g. washing, clothing, toileting) | 4.84 | 5 |
Addressing patients as they have asked to be addressed | 5.31 | 6 |
Helping patients at meal times | 5.57 | 7 |
Obtaining consent from patients for sharing information | 7.22 | 8 |