Brain Fog : A Concept Analysis

Brain fog is a symptom that has gained increasing attention worldwide since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as patients affected by COVID-19 may experience cognitive dysfunction, colloquially known as brain fog, for a period of time after recovery. Brain fog affects activities of daily living and work performance and has the potential to negatively impact society and the economy. However, a clear definition and concept analysis of brain fog is lacking in the literature. In this article, a concept analysis of brain fog is conducted using Walker and Avant's concept analysis steps to verify the source and definition of brain fog, clarify related concepts similar to brain fog, and establish the defining attributes, antecedents, and consequences of this condition. Model, borderline, contrary, and related cases are listed to illustrate and provide related empirical references in the literature. The authors hope this article will provide a clearer understanding of brain fog, which then may be applied in nursing clinical practice and future research to develop strategies and care methods for improving brain fog symptoms.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:71

Enthalten in:

Hu li za zhi The journal of nursing - 71(2024), 2 vom: 31. März, Seite 90-96

Sprache:

Chinesisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Pan, Chi-Wen [VerfasserIn]
Wang, Wei-Fang [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Brain fog
COVID-19
Cognitive function
English Abstract
Journal Article

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Date Completed 28.03.2024

Date Revised 28.03.2024

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.6224/JN.202404_71(2).11

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM370222318