Definition of Terms
Partnership is a process of mutual cooperation in which partners with common issues share a process of consensus building and mutual cooperation based on equal trust and mutual understanding. As a result, it leads to mutual self-affirmation, improvement of quality of life, and growth.
*This definition is based on the patient (client) andfamily(partners) based on a conceptual analysis of the literature related to partnerships between

A partnership is where partners with common issues build an agreement while understanding each other based on an equal relationship of trust, and share the process of mutual cooperation. Partnership leads to mutual self-affirmation, improvement in quality of life, and growth.
*This definition is based on the results of a conceptual analysis centering on literature related to partnerships between patients (clients) and their families (partners).

Explanation of Terms
The following explanation is based on the conceptual analysis of Takayama et al. (2016).
In establishing a partnership, it is assumed that there are two or more people who recognize each other as partners, and that there are issues, needs, and joint tasks to be addressed together (Takayama et al., 2016).
The concept of partnership is based on the idea of equalrelationship of mutual trustand mutual understanding, consensus building, mutual cooperation, and sharing (Takayama et al., 2016). Partnerships are based on a relationship of mutual respect and trust among equals (Munakata, 2005)(Hashiguchi, 2006)(Iwakami, 2013). And, there is a need for sufficientcommunication(Bidmead,2008) (Yasunaga et al.,2012), deepening mutual understanding including self-understanding and understanding of others (Gottieb et al.,2006) (Yoshida et al.,2013) (Asazawa,2013), finding common goals through discussion and negotiation (Gallant,2002), and consensus building. (Gallant,2002). The process of building partnerships includes working together toward a common goal (Yoshida et al., 2013) (Honda et al., 2012) (Imaizumi, 2014) and supporting each other (Okamoto et al., 2014). The process of partnership building involves mutual feelings (Asazawa, 2013) anddecision-making(Leopold et al.,1996), utilize each other's abilities (Gottieb et al.,2006) (Suzuki et al.,2009), and share and share the results of the outcomes (Gallant et al.,2002) (Yoshimoto, 2006). 2006).
Building or strengthening partnerships can bring out each other's abilities, increase feelings of self-confidence and self-affirmation, and improve satisfaction and quality of life through the achievement of common goals (Takayama et al., 2016). Furthermore, personal growth and relationship development between partners can be expected.
nursingis based on a supportive relationship with patients and their families, supporting family relationships and building relationships with various people, including among nurses, multiple professions, communities, and organizations, to support mutual growth andhealthIn addition, it is required to contribute to the improvement of quality of life. In this modern society, partnership based on equal trust is an important concept.

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