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Strengths-based nursing (SBN) empowers patients by focusing on their inherent strengths to promote health, healing, and hope. This approach enhances self-efficacy and control, complementing medical care across all patient populations.

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  • Healthcare Approaches

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  • Strengths-based nursing (SBN) is a patient-centered care model.
  • It focuses on patient and family strengths to manage health challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the core values and application of SBN.
  • To highlight SBN's role in promoting patient empowerment and healing.

Main Methods:

  • This is a conceptual abstract, not a research study.
  • It outlines the philosophy and principles of SBN.

Main Results:

  • SBN utilizes eight core values to guide nursing practice.
  • Focusing on strengths fosters empowerment, self-efficacy, and hope.

Conclusions:

  • SBN promotes health, facilitates healing, and alleviates suffering.
  • It empowers patients and families to manage their health and healing journey.
  • SBN complements medical care and clarifies nursing's contribution.