Concept Analysis of Coordination to Be Performed by Ward Nurses in Discharge Support

Abstract

Objective: We aimed to clarify how the concept of coordination was implemented by ward nurses in discharge support, and its characteristics.

Methods: Thirteen English and two Japanese research papers were reviewed using Rodgers’ concept analysis method.

Results: The following attributes were identified: [understanding patients’ intentions to provide care], [helping patients/families/professionals build good relationships], [promoting the sharing of goals/information among professionals involved], [resolving post-discharge problems], [organizing post-discharge environments], and [adopting new systems]. Based on the results, the concept of coordination may be defined as: “The discharge support teams connect information and relationships among professionals involved to provide care by understanding patients’ intentions. Furthermore, discharge support teams consider resolving problems with post-discharge support perspectives, organize environments for patients to continuously receive support after discharge, and adopt the discharge support system in accordance with the current situation”.