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Exploring Routine Care Through the Lens of the Walker and Avant Model: A Conceptual Analysis.
Elham Khaloobagheri1,2, Faramarz Kalhor1,3, Mansour Dianati1
1Trauma Nursing Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
Routine care (RC) is a critical nursing concept with complex, multifaceted dimensions impacting patient outcomes. Understanding RC
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Concept Analysis
Background:
- Caring is a fundamental aspect of nursing practice, with routine care (RC) being a critical yet incompletely defined component.
- The dimensions and implications of routine care require comprehensive analysis to fully understand its role in nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively analyze the concept of routine care (RC) within nursing practice.
- To clarify the multifaceted nature and dimensions of routine care.
Main Methods:
- Employed a conceptual analysis approach using the Walker and Avant Model (2019).
- Conducted extensive literature searches across multiple databases (e.g., MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus).
- Reviewed 347 pertinent articles to support the conceptual analysis of routine care.
Main Results:
- Routine care (RC) is multifaceted, significantly impacting patient outcomes and healthcare quality.
- RC has both positive and negative implications for patients, providers, and healthcare settings.
- Effective RC implementation requires proper planning, education, continuous updating, and adherence to recommendations.
Conclusions:
- This study elucidates the diverse dimensions of routine care (RC).
- Findings provide a foundation for developing practical tools and theoretical frameworks to advance nursing practice.
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