Concept Analysis of the Empowerment of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease Using a Hybrid Model

This study aimed to conceptualize the empowerment of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) using a hybrid model. In the final phase, perceived competence and knowledge on lifestyle management, sense of control of one's own health care, self-acceptance to change, and motivation for voluntary behavior were identified as intrapersonal aspects; information search, active communication between patients and health care professionals, and supportive relationships were identified as interactional aspects; self-management in one's life and coping behavior with disease were identified as behavioral aspects. A concept accurately reflecting CAD characteristics may facilitate the implementation of risk factor management.

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This study conceptualized the empowerment of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) using a hybrid model. Intrapersonal aspects such as perceived competence and knowledge on lifestyle management, sense of control of one's own health care, self-acceptance to change, and motivation for voluntary behavior were identified. Interactional aspects included information search, active communication between patients and health care professionals, and supportive relationships. Behavioral aspects encompassed self-management in one's life and coping behavior with disease.