The purpose of this literature review was to explore how empowerment strategies can intrinsically motivate healthy behavior of patients in need of long-term nursing. A purpose model was used to understand how behavior is influenced by cognitive elements of empowerment, and how these elements can be affected by environmental events. Eight elements that facilitate empowerment were found. These were contrasted by eight elements that impede empowerment. It was established that symmetrical relationships are prerequisites for empowerment. These relationships must be built on openness, mutuality, confidence and influence to be empowering. It was also found that nurses can not influence a patient’s behavior, but that all true and lasting behavioral change must be intrinsically motivated.
Contents
INTRODUCTION
Background
Interactional Nursing Theory of Jean Watson
Empowerment
Empowerment and the Theory of Watson
Theoretical Framework of Empowerment
Illness Assessment
Global Assessment
Environmental Events
Nursing Intervention
Behavior
PURPOSE
METHOD
FINDINGS
Facilitating Elements of Empowerment
Impeding Elements of Empowerment
Empowerment and Health-promoting Behavior
Disempowerment and Health-demoting Behaviors
Analysis
DISCUSSION
Discussion of Method
Discussion of Results
REFERENCES
ENCLOSURE
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Author: Isokääntä, Veijo,Johansson, Anders
Source: Goteborg University
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