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Concept Analysis of Family Participation in Hospitalized Patient Care: Using Hybrid Models
Maryam Ahmadi1,2, Farahnaz Mohammadi Shahboulaghi3
1Student Research Committee, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Family participation in hospitalized patient care is a multidimensional process involving patient care and decision-making. Effective implementation requires interaction, information exchange, collaboration, and system support for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare
- Nursing
- Patient Care
Background:
- Family participation is crucial for quality healthcare.
- The definition and implementation of family participation lack consensus.
- This study clarifies the concept of family participation in hospitalized patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define and clarify the concept of family participation in hospitalized patient care.
- To identify key components and influencing factors of family participation.
Main Methods:
- Hybrid model and three-step concept analysis.
- Literature search (1990-2022) and conventional content analysis.
- Semi-structured interviews with patients, family members, and healthcare workers.
Main Results:
- Family participation is a multidimensional process involving patient care and decision-making.
- Key elements include interactions, information exchange, collaboration, and healthcare system support.
- Planned and coordinated implementation leads to positive healthcare consequences and patient outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Provides insights into the concept, features, and implementation factors of family participation.
- Highlights the need for healthcare providers to enhance knowledge and clinical practice in this area.
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