Abstract
Purpose : The purpose of this analysis was to clarify the features of the concept of "partnership in community health activities" in Japan, and to examine the usefulness of the concept. Method : The concept analysis was based on Rodger's approach, and focused on attributes, antecedents, consequences, and surrogate terms. Results : There were two attributes of "partnership in community health activities." The first attribute was the principle of "equal relationships between people or organizations with different points of view." The second attribute was the strategy of "establishing relationships and developing activities by trial and error." Antecedents came from "community health concerns needing to be addressed," "changing norms and requirements," and "professionals realize limitations of traditional activities and hope to overcome challenges." Consequences were identified as "improvement in participants' mutual relationships and the community beyond professional's hope," and "improved health indicators for the community." Conclusion : A partnership in community health activities in Japan is defined as "the principle of equal relationships between people or organizations with different points of view." In addition, the strategy for community health activities is through "establishing relationships and developing activities by trial and error to address community health concerns by creating systems to support activities, trying to have equal relationships, sharing aims, information, and experiences, and making full use of mutual power." The feature of partnership in Japan is an emphasis on mutual relationships. This concept may be useful as a guide for community health activities and their evaluation in Japan.
