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Health-within-illness: concept development through research and practice

S D Moch1

  • 1School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 54701, USA.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|September 2, 1998
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This study defines health-within-illness, a concept that enhances life

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • The concept of health-within-illness, though referenced, lacks a formal definition.
  • Previous work by Moch (1989) introduced the idea, but it remains underdeveloped in nursing literature.
  • Understanding how individuals perceive health during illness is crucial for patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and present a comprehensive conceptual definition of health-within-illness.
  • To explore how connectedness and self-awareness contribute to meaningfulness during illness.
  • To provide a framework for understanding health as a dynamic process, not merely the absence of disease.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual development through a research program involving women diagnosed with breast cancer.

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  • Integration of evidence from nursing literature and insights from practicing nurses.
  • Qualitative analysis of research data to identify themes related to health-within-illness.

    • Main Results:

    • Defined health-within-illness as an opportunity for increased life meaningfulness.
    • Identified connectedness with the environment and self-awareness as key components.
    • Illustrated the concept with examples from research on breast cancer patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Health-within-illness offers a valuable perspective for enhancing the quality of life for individuals facing compromised well-being.
    • The defined concept provides a foundation for further research and clinical practice in nursing and related fields.
    • Further research and practice are suggested to explore and apply the health-within-illness concept.