Self-Care in Korean Immigrants with Chronic Diseases : A Concept Analysis

Chronic illnesses among Korean immigrants (KIs) in the United States have been rapidly increasing, yet the concept of chronic disease self-care in this group has not been delineated. The aim of this study was to review previous research on self-care among KIs with chronic diseases and describe the concept in cultural context. Using Rodgers' Evolutionary Method, a total of 24 articles were analyzed. The definition and conceptual model of self-care in KIs with chronic diseases were proposed. The antecedents included knowledge and health literacy; social and family support; resources; patient-health care provider partnership; and elimination of cultural misbeliefs and disclosure of the disease. The attributes of the concept were aging well with diseases; treatment adherence; control and restriction; the acculturation process; care built on traditional Korean gender roles; and maintenance of mental health. The consequences involved positive physiological outcomes; self-efficacy; quality of life; and reducing worry about becoming a burden to the family. While the studied concept encompassed universal characteristics of chronic disease self-care, distinctive cultural features emerged. The findings contribute to a better understanding of chronic illness self-care in this population and the development of culturally sensitive and practical self-care interventions for KIs with chronic diseases.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:45

Enthalten in:

Western journal of nursing research - 45(2023), 8 vom: 31. Aug., Seite 745-753

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Kim, Eun Jo [VerfasserIn]
Choi, Sarah E [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Asians
Chronic disease
Concept analysis
Journal Article
Koreans
Review
Self-care

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 21.07.2023

Date Revised 06.11.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1177/01939459231174071

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM356541959