The impact of patients' social backgrounds assessment on nursing care: Qualitative research

Mizumoto, Junki; Son, Daisuke; Izumiya, Masashi; Horita, Shoko; Eto, Masato

doi:10.1002/jgf2.650

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“…Given the often high proportion of patients with unmet social needs, screening for SDH is crucial and may impact the quality of geriatric care [11]. A previous study suggests that screening for SDH may foster healthcare professionals' respect and empathy toward their patients and then enhance the quality of care [12]. Through this case, we have learned the four important values of asking about and assessing patients' social conditions.…”

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Identifying Unmet Social Needs in a Patient Living in Isolation: A Case Report

Mizumoto,

Harada,

Terui

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Loneliness and social isolation are common among older adults. To deliver high-quality care to older patients, healthcare professionals should know the social conditions of their patients. Addressing social determinants of health (SDH) in daily practice is beneficial to both patients and healthcare professionals. We illustrate a patient with congestive heart failure and cognitive decline whose social conditions improved through an SDH assessment. An SDH assessment has some potential advantages, which include facilitating a comprehensive understanding of patients' social conditions, visualizing how patients' social conditions have changed, deepening interprofessional collaboration, and ameliorating unnecessary negative emotions toward patients. This case report conveys two key messages. Firstly, healthcare professionals have the capability to evaluate patients' social backgrounds and enhance their health and social conditions through routine care. Secondly, the utilization of an SDH screening toolkit can support and enhance this initiative.

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Identifying Unmet Social Needs in a Patient Living in Isolation: A Case Report

Mizumoto,

Harada,

Terui

et al. 2024

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Positive perspectives of primary care professionals towards patients in complex and challenging social situations in Japan: An educational opportunity

Mizumoto,

Fujikawa,

Mitsuyama

et al. 2024

Medical Education

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IntroductionAlthough primary care professionals often encounter difficulties when attending to patients in complex and challenging social situations (CCSS), little is known about how professionals cultivate an optimistic approach to caring for patients in CCSS. This study aims to recruit professionals who exhibit a passion for seeing patients in CCSS, to gain insights into their positive attitude.MethodsWe conducted a qualitative study in Japan of 30 primary care professionals: 15 physicians and 15 non‐physician professionals (nurses, medical social workers and medical clerks). We performed online in‐depth interviews and employed a thematic analysis utilising the framework approach to identify how the participants felt a passion for seeing patients in CCSS.ResultsTwo themes emerged about the passion: (i) the joy derived from interacting with patients and (ii) the joy derived from professional growth or development. Participants expressed curiosity about their patients, found happiness in the journey with them and established irreplaceable relationships. Concurrently, participants noted professional growth as expert generalists, and their team developed collaboration and competency through accumulating experience and learning. These two domains of joy were intricately interconnected. In addition, several factors related to developing, maintaining and spreading the positive attitude were identified.DiscussionThis study described the positive attitude of primary care professionals towards engaging with patients in CCSS. Despite the inherent challenges, these professionals demonstrated vibrancy and pleasure in their interactions with patients and their professional development. Workplace culture including team‐based support and continuous learning is important in fostering and maintaining such an attitude.

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The impact of patients' social backgrounds assessment on nursing care: Qualitative research

Cited by 2 publications

References 37 publications

Identifying Unmet Social Needs in a Patient Living in Isolation: A Case Report

Identifying Unmet Social Needs in a Patient Living in Isolation: A Case Report

Positive perspectives of primary care professionals towards patients in complex and challenging social situations in Japan: An educational opportunity

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