Abstract
ABSTRACT Objective: to identify and synthesize evidence that relates the salutogenic theory proposed by Antonovsky with cardiovascular disease in adults. Methods: we conducted a scoping review as proposed by Arksey and O’Malley. Bibliographic databases were searched for original research articles about salutogenesis and cardiovascular health. The search yielded 29 studies that met the previously defined inclusion criteria. The results were evaluated and summarized in the form of a narrative. Results: the findings of the studies pointed to a correlation among a strong sense of coherence, high quality of life and a greater likelihood of adopting healthy behaviors. Furthermore, the articles showed that social support improves perceived health and well-being of adults with cardiovascular disease. Conclusions: as a central concept of the salutogenic theory, a sense of coherence represents a topic of interest for nursing professionals. Through their interventions, nurses can strengthen and improve people’s skills in the quest for and maintenance of their own health.
Highlights
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), health is defined as a state of “complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease”.1 This state is the interaction among biological, mental, social, cultural, and economic factors and their relationship with the environment and society
It is a useful resources to be incorporated into interventions that aim to improve the health of this population.[61]. These studies support the idea that establishing close emotional relationships, being able to count on someone, and having someone to talk to, in addition to receiving support from friends, family members, partners or caregivers, allows people to reach an equilibrium between problems and the use of resources to cope with physical and mental angst, uncertainty, and lifestyle changes. This scoping review showed that studies based on the salutogenic theoretical framework have focused on the role of sense of coherence (SOC) as a mediator of stressful life events, which contributes to health promotion and protection, while allowing for an understanding of how people respond to the challenges of living with a cardiovascular disease
The studies found an association between a strong SOC and high quality of life, represented by emotional and psychological well-being and better perceived physical health
Summary
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), health is defined as a state of “complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease”.1 This state is the interaction among biological, mental, social, cultural, and economic factors and their relationship with the environment and society. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), health is defined as a state of “complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease”.1. This state is the interaction among biological, mental, social, cultural, and economic factors and their relationship with the environment and society. In light of the above, it is necessary to improve nursing skills so that these professionals are able to work with new health promotion practices,[6] and foster individual capacities to maintain well-being or improve health
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