Exploring Nursing Care Coordination Through Swanson’s Theory of Caring

Strengths of care coordination include enhanced access to resources, clear guidance for navigating complex health care systems, and improved understanding of treatment options, all of which help alleviate caregiver strain. While nursing care coordination offers many benefits, challenges with the current infrastructure still exist. Nurses must advocate for policies that alleviate caseload pressures, strengthen continuity of care, and identify barriers like fragmented communication and inadequate staffing. Nurses can foster a sense of support by creating forums where parents and caregivers share experiences, while encouraging decision-makers to stay informed about the challenges these families face.