Health equilibrium in Korean adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A hybrid concept analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of the study was to provide a concept analysis of health equilibrium among patients with diabetes and introduced its operational definition.

Design

A concept analysis was conducted using a hybrid model of Schwartz-Barcott and Kim (Nursing research methodology: issues and implementations, Aspen, 1986).

Methods

Using consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research guidelines, 10 participants with diabetes mellitus were interviewed. Each participant conducted at least two interviews, with each interview session lasting approximately 20-60 min at home or in a quiet place with some privacy. Data were analysed using a grounded theory approach.

Results

The health equilibrium concept included four categories with 12 attributes: cognitive (commitmen

SUBMITTER: Seo K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10077403 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature