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Transparency: a concept analysis.

Carolyn Horne¹

¹East Carolina University. USA.

Nursing Science Quarterly

|October 23, 2012

Summary

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Transparency in healthcare is crucial, especially for nursing practice, but lacks a standard definition. This review explores the concept and offers a theoretical definition for nurses to consider.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Nursing Science
Health Policy

Background:

The term "transparency" is increasingly prevalent in healthcare discourse.
A lack of a standardized definition for transparency exists within nursing and the broader healthcare sector.
The concept of transparency significantly influences the future trajectory of healthcare disciplines.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the application of the term "transparency" in healthcare, with a focus on nursing.
To analyze the concept of transparency using Parse's concept inventing approach.
To propose a theoretical definition of transparency for nursing practice.

Main Methods:

A literature review and concept analysis approach were employed.
Parse's concept inventing approach guided the conceptual analysis.
The study synthesizes existing literature to explore the meaning and relevance of transparency.

Main Results:

The term "transparency" is widely used but lacks a universally accepted definition in healthcare and nursing.
The concept's relevance and importance in nursing are growing.
A theoretical definition of transparency is presented for consideration by nurses.

Conclusions:

Establishing a clear definition of transparency is essential for advancing nursing practice and healthcare.
Further conceptual exploration is needed to solidify the meaning and application of transparency in healthcare.
The proposed theoretical definition offers a foundation for nurses to understand and implement transparency.