Concept analysis of active health in patients with chronic diseases
LIU Yu
LIANG Wenxin
WANG Zihan
JIN Runhao
Abstract：Objective:To analyze and clarify the concept and connotation of active health in patients with chronic diseases.Methods:Literature related to active health in chronic diseases was retrieved from CNKI,Wanfang Database,VIP Database,Web of Science,PubMed,and ScienceDirect from the establishment of the database to June 27,2024.Rodgers'conceptual analysis method was applied for analysis.Results:A total of 39 papers were included,among which 16 were in English and 23 were in Chinese.Three conceptual attributes of active health for patients with chronic diseases have been analyzed,namely individual health responsibility,self-health management,and positive psychological support.The antecedents of chronic disease patients' active health included sociodemographic factors,health literacy,psychological factors,and family and social support.The consequences included increased health knowledge,improved quality of life,and enhanced economic benefits.Conclusion:The concept of active health for patients with chronic diseases has been clarified.In the future,researchers can conduct more comprehensive and in-depth studies on the active health of patients with chronic diseases by combining its connotation.
Keywords：chronic diseaseactive healthconcept analysis
Publication Date：2026-01-15
Online Publishing Date：2026-01-28(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 24-28 )