title: An integrative review of positive health practices.
abstract: This study presents an integrative review of published research articles on positive health practices (PHP) as defined by Muhlenkamp and Brown. Using Cooper's guidelines for accomplishing an integrative review, 29 relevant studies concerning PHP were located, reviewed, and critiqued; theoretical and methodological issues emerging from the studies were identified. Directions for future research on PHP are specified. Implications for nursing practice derived from the research findings are addressed.
authors: College of Nursing, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, USA.
authors: Barbara L
authors: BL
authors: Cannella
authors: Mary Ann
authors: MA
authors: Scoloveno
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D015399:Nursing Research; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology