Rahmatollah Marzband1, Ali Asghar Zakavi1. 1. Department of Islamic Thought, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Islamic Republic of Iran.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This article describes the concept of self-care from Islamic texts. METHOD: Rodgers' evolutionary model of concept analysis was used in this study. FINDINGS: Self-care is a series of responsible activities to God for health promotion, preventive disease and remedy. It encompasses physical, mental, spiritual, and social dimensions. CONCLUSION: A comprehensive definition of the concept of self-care ensued from a review of Islamic literature. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Since the nurses instruct and assist individuals as they engage in self-care, using a comprehensive definition of self-care based on Islamic sources would provide an anchor linking for them as they interact with Muslim patients.
PURPOSE: This article describes the concept of self-care from Islamic texts. METHOD: Rodgers' evolutionary model of concept analysis was used in this study. FINDINGS: Self-care is a series of responsible activities to God for health promotion, preventive disease and remedy. It encompasses physical, mental, spiritual, and social dimensions. CONCLUSION: A comprehensive definition of the concept of self-care ensued from a review of Islamic literature. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Since the nurses instruct and assist individuals as they engage in self-care, using a comprehensive definition of self-care based on Islamic sources would provide an anchor linking for them as they interact with Muslim patients.