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Health assets: a concept analysis.

Ann Kristin Rotegård¹, Shirley M Moore, May Solveig Fagermoen

¹Center for Shared Decision Making and Nursing Research, Oslo University Hospital, Forskningsveien 2b, 0027 Oslo, Norway. ann.kristin.rotegard@rr-research.no

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|October 13, 2009

Summary

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This study defines health assets as an individual's internal and external strengths. Focusing on these health assets in nursing care can improve patient behaviors and health outcomes.

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Published on: June 10, 2025

Area of Science:

* Nursing
* Health Psychology
* Public Health

Background:

* Traditional nursing care focuses on patient problems, which is insufficient for patient-centered care.
* Health assets, including patient strengths and wellness, are increasingly recognized.
* A clear definition and understanding of health assets are needed for healthcare applications.

Purpose of the Study:

* To examine the concept of health assets.
* To define attributes, associated concepts, and applications of health assets in healthcare.
* To develop a descriptive model of health assets.

Main Methods:

* Systematic review of 60 journal articles and web documents (1966-2007).
* Analysis using Rodger's evolutionary method of concept analysis.

Main Results:

* Health assets are individual potentials, encompassing internal strengths (relational, motivational, protective, volitional) and external elements (support, expectations, physical/environmental).
* Antecedents include genes, values, beliefs, and life experiences.
* Health assets mobilize individuals for decision-making and change, leading to positive health behaviors and improved outcomes.

Conclusions:

* Complementing problem-focused care with health assets can enhance patient behaviors and health outcomes.
* Health assets warrant greater attention in nursing practice, education, and research.