Future trends for nursing professionals include an emphasis on nursing self-care, the expansion of nursing roles in telehealth, and nursing advocacy Patient-centered care is a fundamental concept in nursing that places the patient at the forefront of healthcare delivery.

Patient-centered care ultimately recognizes patient autonomy, or the concept that patients have the right to make decisions about their own health care. Patient-centered care has many benefits, including improved communication, increased trust between the patient and healthcare team, personalized care plans, and better outcomes.

patient-centered care — a fundamental concept in nursing that places the patient at the forefront of healthcare delivery. telehealth — a method of using telecommunications technology to provide healthcare services remotely. advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) — an APRN is a professional nurse with specialized, advanced education to provide health care to specific patient populations. moral distress — the emotional and psychological distress experienced when nurses are aware of the ethically right course of action but are constrained from pursuing it due to external factors or….