Describing Self‐Care Self‐Efficacy: Definition,Measurement, Outcomes,and Implications |
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| Authors: | Lucille S Eller PhD RN Changrong Yuan PhD RN FAAN Ann Vreeland Watkins MSLS D‐AHIP |
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| Institution: | 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Keywords: | Health behavior pragmatic utility method self‐care self‐efficacy
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