Comment of Walker and Avant’s method of concept analysis

In order to promote the nursing discipline to developindependently and scientifically, nursing practice shouldbe guided by nursing theory instead of intuition andexperience of nurses [1]. Nursing theory can assist nursesto deliver individual patient’s care and help to improveobservation and recognition of specific patient need, be itbiological, psychological or social [2]. Nursing theory hasdeveloped quickly and successfully in recent decadesinternationally; however, it is still in the early stage ofdevelopment in China.

Conceptual Analysis of Self-Management in Patients with Hypertension

Objective:To clarify the concept of self-management in hypertensive patients by analyzing the definition,attributes,and measurement tools through a literature review.Methods:An Internet-based search of the databases was conducted using Academic Search Complete,Medical Line,CINAHL,Health Source:Nursing/Scholarly Edition,and Google Scholar.In the search process,keywords or free text were combined by using Boolean operators,with the search terms“self of management”or“self-management,”“concept*analysis”or“concept*definition,”and Walker and Avant’s concept analysis method was used.Results:Analysis of relevant literature summarized the conceptual attributes of self-management in hypertensive patients as the active participation of patients in the treatment process;the presence of interaction provided by patients and health care providers;the use of certain health management tools;and the aim of maintaining and improving the health status and living capacity of hypertensive patients.Conclusion:The concept of self-management for hypertensive patients was clarified,which helps to promote the application of hypertensive self-management in clinical work and improve outcomes and quality of life for patients with hypertension.

Occupational burnout in nurses:a concept analysis

Objective:This paper aims to clarify the concept of occupational burnout(OB)as well as develop appropriate methods to relieve or prevent OB in the nursing profession.Methods:Walker and Avant's eight-step approach of concept analysis was applied.Results:OB was defined as a chronic form of work-related stress.Accurately,it was characterized by emotional exhaustion,depersonalization/cynicism,and reduced personal accomplishment/inefficacy.Antecedents of burnout included(a)demographic characteristics;(b)chronic exposure to work-related stressors;(c)quantitative and qualitative job demands;(d)lack of job resources;and(e)personality traits.Consequences involved(a)individual’s unfavorable quality of life;(b)negative impact on the organization;and(c)poor services quality.Although the Maslach Burnout Inventory(MBI)is perceived as an ideal tool to measure burnout and hence,it is used worldwide,whether this instrument fits to measure this concept for nurses has still not yet been verified and thus further research is needed.Conclusions:By proposing a comprehensive definition of the concept,this analysis contributes to recognition of the process of OB of nurses.All nurses are vulnerable to OB.Hence,burnout in nursing needs to be recognized as a critical factor in the delivery of safe patient care.It proposes that the prevention of OB would be achieved through team communication training,mindfulness group,education,etc.

癌症患者主观经济困境概念分析

目的 分析癌症患者主观经济困境概念内涵,为后续开展相关研究提供参考。方法 系统检索中国知网、万方、PubMed,Cochrane Library,Web of Science,CINAHL,Embase数据库中与癌症患者主观经济困境的相关文献,时间为建库至2022年10月16日,采用Walker经典概念分析法对纳入文献进行分析。结果 共纳入48篇文献,癌症患者主观经济困境包括经济风险感知、应对行为和负性情感反应3个定义属性,其前因包括个体、疾病与治疗和社会因素,后果为消极健康行为增加和生活质量下降。结论 通过概念分析确定了癌症患者主观经济困境的定义属性、前因后果等,未来可结合我国独特的医疗体系等情况,进一步探索并丰富其内涵。

慢性病自我管理概念分析

目的:通过文献回顾分析慢性病自我管理的概念定义、属性、前因、后果、测评工具,明确慢性病自我管理的概念。方法:系统检索PubMed、CINAHL、Web of Science、中国知网、万方数据库中慢性病自我管理相关文献,采用Walker and Avant概念分析法进行分析。结果:分析相关文献,归纳出慢性病自我管理的概念属性为病人积极主动参与护理过程;存在病人与保健提供者的互动;借助一定的健康管理手段;目的是维护慢性病病人的健康状况和日常生活能力。结论:明确了慢性非传染性疾病背景下的自我管理概念,有助于促进慢性病自我管理在临床工作中的推广应用。

老年人旺盛感的概念分析

目的探讨老年人旺盛感的定义及其内涵, 为今后临床实践提供参考。方法以"老年人""旺盛感"等为关键词, 系统检索中国知网、万方数据库、CINAHL、PsycINFO、PubMed、Web of Science等数据库, 检索时限为建库至2023年6月10日。采用Walker的经典八步概念分析法对老年人旺盛感进行概念分析。结果共纳入14篇文献。老年人旺盛感的定义属性包括自我感知良好、利用现有资源调整自我期望、实现自我的成长和发展, 前置因素为积极的态度、高质量的照护者及照护服务、良好的物理环境和人文环境, 后果是老年人拥有更好的适应能力、主观体验和健康水平。结论老年人旺盛感是一个人与人文环境和物理环境相互作用达到的主观幸福感, 受个体及环境等多方面影响, 是近年来国际老年护理领域出现的新概念。老年人旺盛感关注老龄的积极方面, 为老年护理研究提供了新方向。