Although evidence looking at the extent to which patient
experiences are reflected in their global ratings stresses the
importance of these process aspects [11] , several studies also
suggest that patient-centered care is valued differently across
demographic groups. It has been reported for example that
patients have a higher preference for patient-centered care or
elements of patient-centered care if they are female, white,
younger, better educated, healthier or have a higher income [4–6].
Similarly, Swenson et al. reported that younger patients and more
highly educated patients appreciate a more patient-centered
communication style [12] . In addition, a review by Janssen et al.
showed a number of differences between younger and older cancer
patients regarding the type of information and the amount of
information they require [13] . Thus, there is evidence that
demographic groups differ in the extent to which they value
elements of patient-centered care
Although evidence looking at the extent to which patient
experiences are reflected in their global ratings stresses the
importance of these process aspects [11] , several studies also
suggest that patient-centered care is valued differently across
demographic groups. It has been reported for example that
patients have a higher preference for patient-centered care or
elements of patient-centered care if they are female, white,
younger, better educated, healthier or have a higher income [4–6].
Similarly, Swenson et al. reported that younger patients and more
highly educated patients appreciate a more patient-centered
communication style [12] . In addition, a review by Janssen et al.
showed a number of differences between younger and older cancer
patients regarding the type of information and the amount of
information they require [13] . Thus, there is evidence that
demographic groups differ in the extent to which they value
elements of patient-centered care
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