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A Concept Analysis: Adherence and Weight Loss
Author(s) -
Shay Laura E.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
nursing forum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.618
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1744-6198
pISSN - 0029-6473
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-6198.2008.00095.x
Subject(s) - weight loss , formal concept analysis , cites , plan (archaeology) , psychology , regimen , medicine , gerontology , computer science , obesity , biology , surgery , paleontology , algorithm , fishery
There are numerous factors that influence an individual's ability to adhere to a healthy behavior. The literature cites common events that must take place prior to maintaining an exercise plan, a medication regimen, and a healthy diet. The purpose of this paper is to examine the concept of adherence in relation to weight loss using Walker and Avant's (1995 ) framework for concept analysis. This analysis revealed an extensive list of events or antecedents that may prove to be important when considering new strategies for weight management.