Health assets: A concept analysis

Cancer Patients’ Experiences of Their Personal Strengths Through Illness and Recovery

“…Based on this concept analysis, we defined health assets as ''the repertoire of potentialsVinternal and external strength qualities in the individual's possession, both innate and acquiredVthat mobilize positive health behaviors and optimal health/wellness outcomes.'' 12 Focusing nursing care on a person's health assets, as a complement to the traditional approach of addressing a person's health problems, may foster health and wellness. Studies have found associations between health assets and improved health/ wellness outcomes, including resilience, 13 positive health behavior (eg, seeking support), mastery (feeling balanced, in control), and self-actualization.…”

“…Studies have found associations between health assets and improved health/ wellness outcomes, including resilience, 13 positive health behavior (eg, seeking support), mastery (feeling balanced, in control), and self-actualization. 12 Studies also indicate that health assets may be essential for survival, living a good life, and flourishing. 14,15 However, most of the previous research on health assets has been conducted within the disciplines of psychology, sociology, and public health.…”

A qualitative study on the role of patient–nurse communication in acute cardiac care

“…Eldh et al [28] describes the patient's non-participation as arising from a feeling of not being in control of the situation, and that your opinion does not even count. In an extensive concept analysis on health assets, Rotegård et al [29] identified motivational strength as an important asset for lifestyle changes. The nursing dialogue strengthens the patients' motivation and by supporting deeper reflection on their situation and their options for implementing changes.…”

“…Many patients wanted more emphasis on the benefits of lifestyle changes and support to clarify goals in a personal action plan, instead of just information on the consequences of unhealthy habits. A dialogue focusing on the patients' health assets and skills gives them responsibility for their own agenda, and might yield sustainable lifestyle changes [29].…”

The Handbook of Salutogenesis

“…Traditional care has been based on identification of health deficits and providing interventions to alleviate or resolve those deficits (Rotegard, Moore, Fagermoen, & Ruland, 2010). While such an approach to care remains legitimate it is insufficient in addressing health needs (Burns, 2009).…”