J Korean Acad Nurs.  2009 Dec;39(6):788-795. 10.4040/jkan.2009.39.6.788.

Concept Analysis of Resilience in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases

• Shin SJ
• Jung DY
• Hwang EH

• KMID: 1718153
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2009.39.6.788

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to define and clarify the concept of 'resilience' in patients with cardiovascular diseases. METHODS: A hybrid model was used to develop the concept of resilience. The model included a field study carried out in Cheonan, Korea. The participants in this study were 9 patients with cardiovascular diseases who underwent a percutaneous coronary intervention. RESULTS: The concept of resilience was found to be a complex phenomenon having meanings in two dimensions: the personal-dispositional and interpersonal dimensions. Four attributes and seven indicators were defined. CONCLUSION: A resilient person was defined as one who has a positive attitude toward restoration, the power to reconstruct and control his/her disease (personal dimension), and support from a supportive system with supportive persons (interpersonal dimension). In the clinical setting, resilience plays an important role in managing the care plans of cardiovascular patients. Therefore, nurses who work closely with patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases should be aware of the attributes and indicators of resilience to enhance the resilience of their patients.

Keyword

Resilience; Concept analysis; Cardiovascular disease

MeSH Terms

Adaptation, Psychological
Adult
Attitude to Health
Cardiovascular Diseases/*psychology
Female
Humans
Interviews as Topic
Male
Middle Aged
*Resilience, Psychological

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