Hybrid concept analysis of traditional Chinese medicine health behaviors
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20241013-05597
- VernacularTitle:中医健康行为的混合概念分析
- Author:
Yue YUAN
1
;
Sixue WANG
1
;
Ailin ZHANG
1
;
Chunyi ZHOU
1
;
Yuncui WANG
1
Author Information
1. 湖北中医药大学护理学院，武汉 430065
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Health behavior;
Traditional Chinese medicine;
Health preservation;
Concept analysis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2025;31(18):2508-2513
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To analyze and clarify the conceptual connotation of health behaviors in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) .Methods:A three-phase hybrid concept analysis method was used. In the theoretical phase, a systematic literature search was conducted in China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, VIP, China Biology Medicine disc, PubMed, Web of Science, ProQuest, and EBSCO, covering publications up to April 30, 2024. In the fieldwork study, using the purposive sampling method, 8 community residents, 2 family members of residents, and 2 community workers were selected from Wuhan, Yichang, Neijiang, Zigong, Taiyuan, and Dongguan for semi-structured interviews from December 2023 to April 2024. In the analytical, data were compared and integrated.Results:TCM health behaviors are defined as multidimensional and multi-stage actions guided by TCM theories and techniques, aimed at preventing, maintaining, or promoting physical, mental, social, and moral well-being of oneself and others. A total of 8 core attributes were identified: acupoint-based health preservation, diet and herbal maintenance, daily routine regulation, exercise and qigong practice, emotional cultivation, simple lifestyle adjustments, utilization of TCM health resources, and participation in TCM health-related decision-making. Antecedents involve individual, social, environmental, and TCM-specific factors, while consequences include self-health promotion, support of others' well-being, and the dissemination of TCM culture.Conclusions:This study clarified the conceptual structure of TCM health behaviors. The findings can inform the development of localized assessment tools and intervention strategies, thereby supporting clinical nursing practice.
