From Patient Care to Social Well-Being: Bridging Nursing, Optometry, Psychology, and Sociology

Abstract

Introduction: Healthcare has transitioned from the biomedical model of alleviating the physical ailment of the patient to the biomedical-psycho-social model of catering to the wellbeing of the patient from the physical wellness aspect, mental wellness aspect, and the social aspect. Nursing, optometry, psychology, and sociology: striving for an interdisciplinary approach that enables the patient-centric model for each patient that takes into account their individual needs and societal impact to attain a sustainable and healthy outlook on life.