A Concept Analysis of Self-Care Based on Islamic Sources
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Published on: February 16, 2011
Rahmatollah Marzband1, Ali Asghar Zakavi1
1Department of Islamic Thought, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Islamic Republic of Iran.
Purpose:
This article describes the concept of self-care from Islamic texts.
Method:
Rodgers' evolutionary model of concept analysis was used in this study.
Findings:
Self-care is a series of responsible activities to God for health promotion, preventive disease and remedy. It encompasses physical, mental, spiritual, and social dimensions.
Conclusion:
A comprehensive definition of the concept of self-care ensued from a review of Islamic literature.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
Since the nurses instruct and assist individuals as they engage in self-care, using a comprehensive definition of self-care based on Islamic sources would provide an anchor linking for them as they interact with Muslim patients.
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