Concept analysis of caregiver activation in chronic disease patients
Abstract
ObjectiveTo define the concept of caregiver activation in chronic disease patients using Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis method.MethodsWe systematically searched databases including CNKI,Wanfang Data,PubMed, and Web of Science. We analyzed concept evolution,surrogate terms and related terms,antecedents,attribute characteristics,consequences,and typical cases.ResultsA total of 40 articles were included.The attributes of caregiver activation encompass five dimensions:role identity,knowledge and skill competence,self⁃efficacy,cross⁃system collaboration and advocacy ability,and self⁃care and resilience.Antecedents of caregiver activation in chronic disease patients include five categories:demographic factors,personal factors,psychological factors,care burden and care time,and family and social support factors.Consequences mainly involve the caregiver level,patient level,and family system level.ConclusionsClarifying the concept of caregiver activation in chronic disease patients can provide a reference for future research on this topic.
