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Disclosure: a concept analysis.

Lori S Saiki1, Marie L Lobo

  • 1College of Nursing, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA. lsaiki@salud.unm.edu

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|June 21, 2011
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Patient disclosure of health concerns is vital for effective care. Understanding this complex process, where patients reveal significant information despite risks, is critical for healthcare providers.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Communication
  • Patient Experience

Background:

  • Delayed or incomplete disclosure of health concerns hinders appropriate care.
  • Disclosure is a poorly understood phenomenon in nursing.
  • Understanding disclosure is critical for effective nursing care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To perform a concept analysis of disclosure.
  • To understand the meaning of disclosure from a patient's perspective.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review across multiple disciplines (humanities, social sciences, business, law, nursing, allied health).
  • Utilized Wilson's method of concept analysis.
  • Searched five search engines for literature from 1991-2010.

Main Results:

  • Disclosure is defined as revealing significant health information when seeking care, risking negative judgment.
  • Key attributes include holding information, needing coping assistance, tolerating uncertainty, divulging, and expecting a serious response.
  • Consequences range from resolution and assistance to suffering rejection or negative repercussions.

Conclusions:

  • Nursing practice implications include focused questioning and ensuring safety.
  • Acknowledging the significance and sensitivity of disclosed information is crucial.
  • Acting upon patient disclosure is essential for effective care.