Human–Animal Interaction: A Concept Analysis. Issue 1 (25th September 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vitztum, Coley
• Is Part Of: International Journal of Nursing Knowledge. Volume 24:Issue 1(2013:Feb.)
• Page Start: 30
• Page End: 36
• Publication Date: 2012-09-25
• Subjects: Concept analysis -- health promotion behavior -- human–animal interaction; Nursing diagnosis -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Terminology -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Practice -- Periodicals; 616.075
• DOI: 10.1111/j.2047-3095.2012.01219.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2047-3087

Abstract

Abstract : PURPOSE: A concept analysis was performed on human–animal interaction (HAI). DATA SOURCE: Nursing, psychology, and behavioral sciences literature. DATA SYNTHESIS: Uses and definitions associated with HAI were used to articulate the attributes, antecedents, consequences, and empirical referents. Model, borderline, and contrary cases were developed. CONCLUSIONS: HAI is operationally defined. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Including HAI as a health promotion behavior, within a theoretical framework, appears to be a promising intervention and may be linked to physical activity.