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Patient motivation: A concept analysis
Patcharin Khomkham1, Pootsanee Kaewmanee1
1Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Yala, Faculty of Nursing, Praboromarajchanok Institute, Thailand.
Belitung Nursing Journal
|October 17, 2024
Summary
Patient motivation, a key factor in health behaviors and recovery, is explored in current literature. Understanding its attributes, antecedents like self-efficacy, and consequences enhances patient adherence and healthier lifestyles.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Nursing Research
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Patient motivation is critical for health-improving activities and recovery.
- The concept of patient motivation lacks a clear definition and requires reexamination.
- Previous analyses of patient motivation are over two decades old.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and define the concept of patient motivation.
- To identify the attributes, antecedents, and consequences of patient motivation.
- To provide an updated analysis of patient motivation in current literature.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the eight-step concept analysis approach by Walker and Avant.
- Conducted a literature search across five databases (CINAHL, Cochrane, Medline, PubMed, ProQuest, ScienceDirect).
- Analyzed published works from 2014 to 2024 using keywords "patient" and "motivation."
Main Results:
- Key attributes of patient motivation include psychological drive, desire for healthy behaviors, and goal-directed action.
- Antecedents identified are self-efficacy, provider-patient communication, and social support.
- Consequences encompass healthier lifestyles and improved adherence and compliance.
Conclusions:
- This concept analysis updates the understanding of patient motivation's antecedents, attributes, and consequences.
- Nurses can foster healthier lifestyles and adherence by enhancing self-efficacy, social support, and patient-centered communication.
- The findings support evidence-based strategies for improving patient engagement in their health.
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