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The person-centred assessment tool Hermes which is phenomenological derived is mainly used in rehabilitation nursing. Its development and use has been explored in four separate qualitative research. Aim: To explore the development and usefulness of Hermes and in what ways the tool facilitates person-centred care. Method: Four qualitative research on Hermes were qualitatively synthesised. Data was analysed with thematic analysis. Participants in the studies were 37 health care users, 26 nurses and 27 other health care professionals. Results: The first theme centred on the structure and the assessment method. The main part of the tool includes 27-32 issues that focuses on the disturbing impact of illness which are structured according to Functional health patterns of Gordon. Through Hermes users can identify and discuss with nurses health issues that are of disturbance in daily life, assess the severity of the disturbances, and importance to attend to them. The assessment interview takes 30-45 minutes and is based on narrative and interpretative dialogue. The second theme entailed how the tool facilitated the appearance of the users‘ perspectives from holistic approach, while the third one centred on the development of connection and realisation of useful interview technique. Enhanced understanding of the health situation, possibilities provided for adjusting for health issues of concern, variance in the use in teamwork and need for education and training were addressed in the other themes. Conclusion: The synthesis which contributed to knowledge development on Hermes supports that its use facilitates person-centred care. Further studies are needed on the tool. Key words: Person-centred, assessment tool, phenomenology, qualitative synthesis.