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Summary
This review explores the multidimensional nature of health in nursing, synthesizing literature and examining King's theory. It highlights the need for valid measurement tools to advance nursing science and practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Health Concepts
Background:
- Health is a fundamental concept in nursing.
- Existing literature views health as multidimensional, with various categorization approaches.
- The need for reliable and valid instruments to measure health dimensions is recognized.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the meaning of health and its relevance for nursing science.
- To synthesize existing literature on the concept of health.
- To present King's conceptual framework and theory of goal attainment regarding health.
Main Methods:
- Literature synthesis across multiple disciplines.
- Review of various conceptualizations and categorizations of health.
- Examination of instruments developed by nurses to measure health.
Main Results:
- Health is conceptualized as multidimensional.
- King's theory of goal attainment offers a framework for understanding health.
- Several instruments for measuring health dimensions have been developed by nurses.
Conclusions:
- A clear conceptual and operational definition of health is crucial for advancing nursing science.
- Understanding the multidimensional nature of health is vital for nursing practice and theory development.
- King's conceptual framework provides valuable insights into health within the nursing context.