title: Concept analysis of Diné Hózhó: a Diné wellness philosophy.
abstract: American Indian Alaska Native people of the United States face challenges in attaining physical, mental, spiritual, and environmental health. This article presents a concept analysis of Diné Hózhó, a complex and misunderstood wellness concept the Diné (Navajo) strive to attain. Findings from a literature review are presented to explore anthropological definitions and uses of the concept Hózhó. The method of concept analysis of Walker and Avant is utilized, model cases are presented. Recommendations for application in nursing practice are presented.
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado Denver College of Nursing, USA. michelle.kahn-john@ucdenver.edu
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kahn-John
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000413:Alaska / Q000208:ethnology; D003467:Cultural Deprivation; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D008519:Medicine, Traditional; D010684:Philosophy; D012933:Social Identification; D029181:Spirituality; D014481:United States