Lucille S Eller1, Elise L Lev1, Changrong Yuan2, Ann Vreeland Watkins3. 1. Professor Emeritus at the School of Nursing, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey. 2. Professor at the School of Nursing, Second Military University, Shanghai, China. 3. Life Sciences Librarian at the John Cotton Dana Library, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The pragmatic utility method of concept analysis was used to explore the usefulness of the concept self-care self-efficacy. DATA SOURCES: Empirical studies across disciplines published between 1996 and 2015 were used as data. DATA SYNTHESIS: A data matrix was developed. Analytical questions and responses were derived from the data to understand patterns, develop new knowledge and achieve synthesis. CONCLUSION: Usefulness of the concept is contingent on how it is defined and measured. Self-care self-efficacy is associated with performance of self-care activities and positive health outcomes in diverse populations. IMPLICATIONS: Research can guide development of targeted interventions to increase patients' self-care self-efficacy, thus reducing costs, and assisting people to achieve optimal health.
PURPOSE: The pragmatic utility method of concept analysis was used to explore the usefulness of the concept self-care self-efficacy. DATA SOURCES: Empirical studies across disciplines published between 1996 and 2015 were used as data. DATA SYNTHESIS: A data matrix was developed. Analytical questions and responses were derived from the data to understand patterns, develop new knowledge and achieve synthesis. CONCLUSION: Usefulness of the concept is contingent on how it is defined and measured. Self-care self-efficacy is associated with performance of self-care activities and positive health outcomes in diverse populations. IMPLICATIONS: Research can guide development of targeted interventions to increase patients' self-care self-efficacy, thus reducing costs, and assisting people to achieve optimal health.
Authors: Onome Henry Osokpo; Lisa M Lewis; Uchechukwu Ikeaba; Jesse Chittams; Frances K Barg; Barbara Riegel Journal: Clin Nurs Res Date: 2021-11-02 Impact factor: 2.075