Centre for Person-centred Care - GPCC

Welcome to The University of Gothenburg Centre for Person-centred Care - GPCC!

In person-centred care, patients are seen as persons who are more than their illness. Person-centred care is based on a partnership between patients and those working in healthcare. The point of departure is that the healthcare personnel listen to the patient's story. Within the narrative the person's prerequisites, resources and obstacles are identified, which, together with other examinations, are used to write a health plan together. All health care, care and rehabilitation can be person-centred.

GPCC is a national interdisciplinary research centre which was established in 2010 with the support of the Swedish Government's strategic investment in research (SFO).

At GPCC over 200 national and international researchers, clinics and patients and relatives/carers collaborate in various research projects and groups. They investigate person-centred care, rehabilitation and care in various medical conditions, as well as the organisation of person-centred care and issues regarding implementation and education. We also have several advisors, including a Person Council for patients and relatives.

We have evaluated the effects of a person-centred approach in a number of studies in different types of health care. Our studies have shown cost savings and positive effects for patients and staff. Person-centred care also offers a strategy for achieving a more climate-friendly healthcare system.

Our vision is sustainable health through sustainable care: To prevent and reduce suffering, and strengthen the efficiency of health care through person-centred care.