Cognitive Health Motivation: A Concept Analysis Using the Walker and Avant Method.

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to propose a new conceptual definition for cognitive health motivation and identify its attributes, antecedents, consequences, and empirical referents. Methods: Walker and Avant's method was used to analyze the concept of cognitive health motivation. The PubMed, Web of Science, Wiley Online Library, Embase, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, and CQVIP Chinese Journals Platform databases were searched. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020 checklist was used. Results: Five attributes of the concept of cognitive health motivation were identified: cognitive health beliefs, cognitive health intentions, perception of cognitive health risks, perception of cognitive health benefits, and dynamically evolving. The antecedents are knowledge related to cognitive health, cognitive health assessment, and cognitive decline. The consequences are cognitive health behavior, cognitive health enhancement, and successful cognitive aging. Based on these attributes, a conceptual definition was proposed. Conclusion: In the context of aging, a clarified definition of cognitive health motivation will aid in understanding the concept, explaining the process of changes in cognitive health behavior, providing guidance for the implementation of cognitive health interventions, and improving cognitive health.