Thriving among the elderly: a concept analysis
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20230711-00014
- VernacularTitle:老年人旺盛感的概念分析
- Author:
Jiayi DU
1
;
Yuxin SHI
;
Yao CHEN
Author Information
1. 重庆大学附属肿瘤医院肿瘤放射治疗中心，重庆 400030
- Keywords:
Aged;
Thriving;
Concept analysis;
Aging;
Walker and Avant concept analysis method
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2024;30(9):1245-1250
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To explore the definition and connotation of the thriving in the elderly, so as to provide reference for clinical practice.Methods:This study systematically searched databases such as China National Knowledge Infrastructure, WanFangdata, CINAHL, PsycINFO, PubMed, and Web of Science using keywords such as "aged" and "thriving". The search period was from database establishment to June 10, 2023. Walker's eight-step analysis method was used to conduct concept analysis on the thriving in the elderly.Results:A total of 14 articles were included. The defining attributes of the thriving in the elderly included good self-perception, utilizing existing resources to adjust self-expectation, and achieving self-growth and development. The antecedents were a positive attitude, high-quality caregivers and care services, a good physical and humanistic environment. The consequence was that elderly people had great adaptability, subjective experience, and health level.Conclusions:The thriving in the elderly is a subjective well-being achieved by the interaction among an individual, the humanistic and physical environment, which is affected by various factors such as individuals and environment. It is a new concept that has emerged in the international field of geriatric nursing in recent years, focusing on the positive aspects of aging and providing new directions for research in geriatric nursing.
