The Seamless Communication on a Rural Island in Japan
A Qualitative Study from the Perspective of Healthcare Professionals
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15466601 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Moe Kuroda (0000-0001-8603-6562, Toyama University Hospital, corresponding author), Ryuichi Ohta (0000-0003-2593-091X, Unnan City Hospital), Kaku Kuroda (0000-0001-6134-5465, SUNY Upstate Medical University), Seiji Yamashiro (Toyama University Hospital), Keiichiro Kita (0000-0001-9063-3394, Toyama University Hospital) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 18 |
| Pages | 9479-9479 |
| Publication date | 2021-09-08 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph18189479 |
| PMID | 34574410 |
| OpenAlex | W3197541500 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 22 |
On remote islands, interprofessional collaboration is essential to support older adults who live at home, despite the limited number of healthcare professionals (HCPs). Therefore, it is important for HCPs to collect and share information about older adults with health problems. This study aimed to clarify how rural HCPs collaborate using limited resources to support older adults in remote islands. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 10 healthcare providers for older adults on Zamami Island of Okinawa, Japan. We performed a qualitative analysis using the steps for coding and theorization method. Four themes were extracted: "Collection and communication of information between residents", "Communication of information from non-HCPs to HCPs", "Sharing of information between HCPs", and "HCPs taking action to initiate their approach". Islanders take care of each other and know each other's health status, while HCPs gather their health information. When necessary, HCPs on the island gain essential information regarding older adult patients from islanders not only through work, but also through personal interactions. Afterward, HCPs approach older adults who need health care. The human connections on this remote island serve as social capital and enable flexibility in both gathering information and seamless communication among islanders who also serve as informal resources that contribute support for older adults
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 0,75 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2023 (2) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |