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Social integration: A concept analysis
Wonkyung Jung1, Hilaire J Thompson2, Eeeseung Byun2
1School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Nursing Forum
|November 20, 2022
Summary
Social integration (SI) is crucial for health, influenced by individual and societal factors. Understanding SI helps nurses develop interventions to improve patient health and well-being.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Health Sciences
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Social isolation is increasingly linked to adverse health outcomes.
- Social integration (SI) lacks a clear definition in nursing, hindering holistic care.
- Nurses require a defined concept of SI for effective patient support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To clarify the concept of social integration (SI) within health research.
- To identify attributes, antecedents, and consequences of SI.
- To enhance understanding of SI's implications for human health.
Main Methods:
- Concept analysis using Walker and Avant's framework.
- Literature search across PubMed, CINAHL, and Embase databases (2001-2021).
- Keywords included "integration," "social integration," "social relationships," "social participation," "community integration," and "socialization."
Main Results:
- Social integration is influenced by multidimensional individual, societal, and environmental factors.
- Defining attributes of SI include productive activities, social relationships, community engagement, and leisure.
- SI positively impacts multiple health aspects, healthy aging, and overall well-being.
Conclusions:
- This analysis provides a foundational understanding of SI for nursing practice.
- Knowledge of SI aids nurses in identifying patient barriers and facilitators.
- Findings support developing interventions to promote patient integration and well-being during and after illness.
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