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Resilience in the Elderly: A Concept Analysis
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: Received: 10 August 2023 / Approved: 11 August 2023 / Online: 11 August 2023 (07:12:02 CEST)
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Lima, G.S.; Figueira, A.L.G.; Carvalho, E.C.; Kusumota, L.; Caldeira, S. Resilience in Older People: A Concept Analysis. Healthcare 2023, 11, 2491. Lima, G.S.; Figueira, A.L.G.; Carvalho, E.C.; Kusumota, L.; Caldeira, S. Resilience in Older People: A Concept Analysis. Healthcare 2023, 11, 2491.
Abstract
(1) Background: Resilience has been presented as a potential protective factor to be promoted in difficult experiences in the elderly. However, further clarification of the concept of resilience is needed about this population, as this is of critical interest for nursing care. (2) Aim: To develop the concept of resilience in the elderly to establish the elements that refer to the nursing outcome Personal resilience (1309) from the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC), specifically in the elderly. (3) Methods: Concept analysis using Beth Rodgers' evolutionary model. The attributes, antecedents, consequents and empirical elements were described in the integrative review, with searches in PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, LILACS and Embase databases. A total of 2431 citations have been identified and 110 studies were included. (4) Results: The concept of “resilience in the elderly” is composed of two attributes: available resources and positive behaviours and is defined as positive attitudes of older people with the assistance of resources available from experiences of adversity. Conclusion: This analysis and concept development of resilience in the elderly provided sensitive indicators for nursing care in the context of adversity, considering available resources and with positive attitudes during this phase of life span.
Keywords
aged; concept formation; geriatric nursing; resilience psychological; standardized nursing terminology
Subject
Public Health and Healthcare, Nursing
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