The Concept Analysis of Health Based on Islamic Sources: Intellectual Health Publisher Pubmed



Sadat Hoseini AS¹ ; Panah AK² ; Alhani F³ Show Affiliations
Source: International Journal of Nursing Knowledge Published:2015

Abstract

Purpose: This study describes the concept of health through an analysis of Islamic sources. Method: The concept analysis method of Walker and Avant was used. Findings: The concept of health includes body and spiritual dimensions. Humans have the authority and insight to attain spiritual health, allowing intellectual dominance of the spirit over the body. Conclusion: Health and illness are different stages of life, and illness is an opportunity for spiritual growth. It means that events can be used intellectually to gain greater spiritual growth. Practical Implications: This approach may eliminate the concept of adaptation in nursing. Nurses can aspire to human excellence if they consider illness as a normal event, not an abnormal event to which the patient must adapt. © 2014 NANDA International, Inc.