title: [Concept analysis of empowerment].
abstract: Empowerment is a widely accepted concept in health-related disciplines. It is considered important for helping patients to gain control over their lives in order to make changes in health behaviors. The concept is frequently viewed as being too abstract and lacking a usable definition. The authors use Walker and Avane (1995) methods to review the existing literature and to analyze the empowerment concept. The models, empirical studies, and research instruments that are discussed may be helpful to nurses who want to apply the concept to their nursing practices.
authors.affiliation: Chang Gung Institute of Nursing, Department of Health Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taoyuan, Taiwan, ROC. shixu@seed.net.tw
authors.forename: Li-Chun
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: I-Chuan
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Li
mesh_terms: D015438:Health Behavior; D006379:Helping Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009729:Nursing; D009742:Nursing Theory; D011209:Power, Psychological