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Describing Self‐Care Self‐Efficacy: Definition, Measurement, Outcomes, and Implications
Author(s) -
Eller Lucille S.,
Lev Elise L.,
Yuan Changrong,
Watkins Ann Vreeland
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
international journal of nursing knowledge
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.545
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 2047-3095
pISSN - 2047-3087
DOI - 10.1111/2047-3095.12143
Subject(s) - psychological intervention , self efficacy , health care , psychology , self care , medicine , nursing , social psychology , economics , economic growth
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.