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Meaning of wellness in caring science based on Rodgers's evolutionary concept analysis
Monica Eriksson1, Anette Ekström-Bergström1, Susann Arvidsson2
1Department of Health Sciences, University West, Trollhättan, Sweden.
Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences
|July 29, 2023
Summary
Wellness is a holistic, multidimensional concept on a continuum, extending beyond mere health. This study clarifies its definition and implications for caring science and health promotion.
Area of Science:
- Caring Science
- Health Promotion
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- Wellness is often used interchangeably with health and well-being, lacking clear theoretical definition.
- The concept is holistic, multidimensional, and exists on a continuum.
- A precise understanding of wellness is needed for its effective application.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conceptually and theoretically explore the concept of wellness.
- To contribute to a deeper understanding of wellness within caring science.
- To clarify the theoretical foundations of wellness.
Main Methods:
- Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis was employed.
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted using CINAHL, PubMed, and ProQuest.
- Twenty-six peer-reviewed studies meeting inclusion criteria were analyzed.
Main Results:
- A definition of wellness was developed: 'a holistic and multidimensional concept represented on a continuum of being well that goes beyond health'.
- The analysis identified antecedents, attributes, consequences, and contextual references of wellness.
- Implications for nursing practice were presented based on the findings.
Conclusions:
- Wellness is a holistic, multidimensional continuum that surpasses the concept of health.
- The salutogenic perspective is relevant for health promotion in caring science.
- Wellness is linked to lifestyle and health behaviors, necessitating theoretical clarity.
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