Efforts to streamline the coordination and collaboration of functional training systems in special elderly nursing homes

Abstract

<Background> In special elderly nursing homes, which are considered places of residence, efforts towards functional training through collaboration and cooperation are deemed necessary under the ideology of supporting independence within the long-term care insurance system. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to elucidate measures aimed at promoting interdisciplinary collaboration among functional training instructors.

<Methods> From January to March 2023, we conducted interview surveys with five functional training instructors in Tokyo and analyzed the data using M-GTA.

<Results and Discussion> Through the analysis of efforts made by functional training instructors to facilitate smooth collaboration and cooperation among multiple professions, seven concepts, two subcategories, and two categories were generated. As part of this process, two categories were generated: "Conscious Building of Interpersonal Relationships on a Daily Basis" and "Initiating Actions with Awareness of the Needs of Nursing Staff." To build a collaborative system, it became clear that the functional training instructors were working on their own initiative.