Conceptualisation and measurement of adaptation within the Roy adaptation model in chronic care: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The Roy adaptation model provides a basis for developing the science of nursing. Its theoretical assumptions have been tested in empirical studies. Although several works have historically reviewed the development of this model, a refinement of its key concepts is needed. The proposed scoping review aims to describe how the concept of adaptation was defined and measured in nursing studies related to chronic health conditions.

Methods and analysis

This scoping review will adopt the methodology proposed by Arksey and O'Malley. Several databases, including MEDLINE (OVID), CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycINFO, PubMed, Wan Fang, China National Knowledge Infrastructure and VIP net, will be selected and used to mine literature published in English and Chinese languages, up to Dece

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7311031 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature