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Health: a concept analysis.

S J Simmons1

  • 1Medical College of Georgia, School of Graduate Studies, Augusta 30912.

International Journal of Nursing Studies
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
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This study clarifies the concept of health for nursing science by reviewing its history, current theories, and critical attributes. It provides examples and discusses health's relevance to nursing research and practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Health Theory
  • Conceptual Analysis

Background:

  • The concept of health is multifaceted and has evolved significantly over time.
  • Existing theoretical orientations of health require critical evaluation for nursing science.
  • A clear understanding of health is essential for advancing nursing research and practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To promote theoretical clarity of the concept of health within nursing science.
  • To analyze historical and current perspectives on health.
  • To establish the relevance of health to nursing research and practice.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of health definitions and interpretations.
  • Evaluation of current theoretical orientations of health.

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  • Delineation of critical attributes and development of case examples for health.
  • Consideration of potential operationalizations of health.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified key attributes that define the concept of health.
    • Provided a framework for understanding health across different contexts.
    • Highlighted the significance of a clear health concept for nursing interventions.

    Conclusions:

    • A refined conceptualization of health is crucial for enhancing nursing science.
    • The analysis provides a foundation for future research on health.
    • Understanding health's attributes and operationalizations informs nursing practice.