Service Management
Research on the convergence mechanism of the medical-nursing combined care based on synergy theory
Du Jin, Qi Yuantao, Han Xinwei, Ma Di, Liu Jinmei, Ma Guifeng, Ma Anning
Published 2022-05-02
Cite as Chin J Hosp Admin, 2022, 38(5): 383-386. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn111325-20220125-00064
Abstract
ObjectiveTo identify the key convergence points in the medical-nursing combined care among literature, and establish a mechanism for medical-nursing combined care integration from the perspective of the synergy theory, for the purpose of promoting the integrated development of such care in China.
MethodsRelevant literature on the medical-nursing combined care were retrieved from the CNKI database from September 2013 to September 2021. The search formula used was TI= "the medical-nursing care integration" AND SU=(convergence+ transformation+ coordination+ mechanism), while supplementary searches were made using " pkulaw.com database" and Baidu Scholar database. The method of literature content analysis was used to screen key points of the medical-nursing combined care, and the convergence mechanism was built based on the perspective of the synergy theory.
ResultsA total of 42 literatures were included in this study, 8 key convergence points of medica-nursing combined care integration were identified. Namely the 4 key horizontal convergence points of medical care, aging care, rehabilitation and nursing, the 3 key vertical convergence points of home care, institution care and community care, and the one key convergence point of institutional medical care. Based on the synergy theory and the 8 key convergence points, the " 431" convergence mechanism of medical-nursing combined care was constructed. This mechanism refered to the horizontal linkage of healthcare, nursing, rehabilitation and aging care, the vertical redirection among home care, institution care and community care modes, and the development mode focusing on institutional aging care.
ConclusionsAt present, the poor convergence between aging care and nursing care in China is a key roadblock hindering the integrated development of aging and nursing care. Medical-nursing combined care should be conducive to the " 431" convergence development, achieving horizontal linkage, vertical redirection, and resource sharing, for the purpose of high-quality development of China′s aging care system.
Key words:
Aged; Synergy theory; Medical-nursing combined care; Convergence mechanism
Contributor Information
Du Jin
School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
Qi Yuantao
School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
Han Xinwei
School of Management, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
Ma Di
School of Management, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
Liu Jinmei
School of Public Health, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China
Ma Guifeng
" Healthy Shandong" Major Social Risk Prediction and Governance Collaborative Innovation Center, Weifang 261053, China
Ma Anning
" Healthy Shandong" Major Social Risk Prediction and Governance Collaborative Innovation Center, Weifang 261053, China
