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Maintenance of Continuity in Older Adulthood: Concept Analysis
1Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Purpose:
This article aims to define the concept of maintenance of continuity in older adulthood (MCOA) and assist nurses to better understand the concept of MCOA.
Methods:
The method by Walker and Avant was used for this concept analysis.
Findings:
In the literature, MCOA is defined as a psychosocial adaptation strategy by searching for preference and familiarity, making a sense of connection, and creating coherence.
Conclusions:
MCOA has potential to improve psychosocial adjustment to difficult life transitions as a coping mechanism.
Implication For Nursing Practice:
Insights about MCOA in nursing may contribute to improved patient care outcomes by assisting nurses to understand the elderly's experience during age-related challenges from a life course perspective.
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