Abstract

This BPG replaces the RNAO BPG Person- and Family-Centred Care (2015) (22), and includes the combination of two other BPGs, Establishing Therapeutic Relationships (2006) (23) and Strengthening and Supporting Families through Expected and Unexpected Life Events (2006) (24). These BPGs were merged because of the overlapping clinical concepts. Additionally, RNAO’s Best Practice Spotlight Organizations® (BPSO®)G provided feedback that merging the three would streamline the implementation and evaluation of the BPGs.

Description

RNAO’s BPGs are systematically developed, evidence-based documents that include recommendations on specific clinical, healthy work environment and health system topics. They are intended for nurses, other members of the interprofessional team in direct care positions, educators, administrators and executives, policy-makers, and researchers in health and social service organizations and academic institutions. People with lived experience are encouraged to become familiar with the BPG to support their involvement in evidence-based decision-making related to their care. BPGs promote consistency and excellence in clinical care, administrative policies, procedures and education, with the aim of achieving optimal health outcomes for people, communities, and the health system as a whole. RNAO aims to meet international reporting standards for clinical practice guidelines, including the standards outlined in the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation (AGREE II) Instrument and the Reporting Items for Practice Guidelines in HealThcare (RIGHT) statement (20,21).

Notes

Original Publication Date: September 2025

Author Details

The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) is the professional association representing registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students. Since 1925, RNAO has advocated for healthy public policy, promoted excellence in nursing practice, increased nurses' contribution to shaping the health-care system, and influenced decisions that affect nurses and the public they serve.

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Type

Best Practice Guideline

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Systematic Review

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

People-centered Care, People-centred Care, GRADE Methodology

Identifier Type

ISBN

Publisher

Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario

Version

Publisher's Version

Rights Holder

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Review Type

None: Professionally Edited Material

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2025-11-12

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