Salutogenesis: A bona fide guide towards health preservation

Bhattacharya, Sudip; Pradhan, Keerti Bhusan; Bashar, Abu; Tripathi, Shailesh; Thiyagarajan, Arulmani; Srivastava, Abhay; Singh, Amarjeet

doi:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_260_19

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“…Sense of coherence is described as one’s ability to holistically comprehend a stressful experience, the capacity to use the available resources, and the enduring and dynamic feeling of confidence that the experiences in life are comprehensible, manageable, and meaningful [ 17 ]. The concept called ‘salutogenesis’ focuses on our innate capacity to create and maintain health and well-being in the face of adversity [ 18 ], and more on people’s resources than on pathogenesis [ 19 ]. Our internal healing resources and potential for active adaptation to new circumstances is emphasised in the salutogenic model [ 19 ].…”

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‘Brain fog’, guilt, and gratitude: experiences of symptoms and life changes in older survivors 6 months after hospitalisation for COVID-19

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Purpose Several of those who have been infected with COVID-19 suffer from the post-COVID-19 condition months after the acute infection. Little is known about how older survivors have experienced the consequences and how these have affected their lives. The aim of this study was to explore how older survivors experienced post-COVID-19 condition and life changes approximately 6 months after hospitalisation for COVID-19. Methods The study had an explorative and descriptive design. Semi-structured interviews were performed with 17 participants from two local hospitals, 11 men and 6 women, aged 60 years and older (age range 60–96), approximately 6 months after hospitalisation for COVID-19. A thematic descriptive analysis inspired by Braun and Clarke was used. Results Two main themes and seven subthemes were revealed. The main themes were: From few to various persistent symptoms and Existential thoughts and reflections. Most of the participants experienced various physical and/or cognitive symptoms, such as reduced physical fitness, heavy breathing, fatigue, and ‘brain fog’. On the other hand, they also experienced guilt and gratitude for having survived. The recognition of having achieved other life perspectives was also present. Conclusion Six months after undergone COVID-19 the participants still experienced various distressing symptoms, which were in line with larger studies. The novel findings of this study were connected to the existential area, where the patients’ thoughts and reflections of guilt, gratitude, and new life perspectives were revealed. These findings are important for health professionals to consider when treating patients after COVID-19.

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‘Brain fog’, guilt, and gratitude: experiences of symptoms and life changes in older survivors 6 months after hospitalisation for COVID-19

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“…According to Bhattacharya et al (2020), the concept of salutogenesis can contribute to our understanding of the development and maintenance of health. A salutogenic approach, also termed as strengths perspective, emphasizes patients' unique attributes, talents, abilities, capacities, hopes, values, visions, and knowledge, rather than focusing solely on their problems, difficulties, needs, and deficits (Gray & Kabadaki, 2005).…”

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Mobility—A Bridge to Sense of Coherence in Everyday Life: Older Patients’ Experiences of Participation in an Exercise Program During the First 3 Weeks After Hip Fracture Surgery

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Bergland

2021

Qual Health Res

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Our aim with this article was to explore the experiences of older people who participated in the evidence-based High-Intensity Functional Exercise (HIFE) Program during the first 3 weeks of rehabilitation after hip fracture surgery. Nineteen older people participated in the study. Data were analyzed using systematic text condensation. One overarching theme “Exercise is the key for regaining mobility and a sense of coherence (SOC) in everyday life” emerged from the analysis in addition to these five themes: (a) understanding the existential importance of mobility; (b) maintaining a positive self-image by regaining mobility; (c) regaining one’s old life and independence in everyday living; (d) maintaining interpersonal relationships through mobility; and (e) creating positive emotions by being able to move. The findings highlight the importance of exercise as a strategy for regaining mobility, illustrated by the essential role it played in the participants’ lives after suffering a hip fracture.

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“…The salutogenic approach A salutogenic approach can be an effective strategy to preserve long-term health (Bhattacharya et al, 2020). This means that the provider emphasizes resilience and health promoting behaviors over the avoidance of risk factors (DeBeer et al, 2016).…”

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Men and suicide: Primary care prevention in the era of COVID-19 and beyond

Adler

2021

J Am Assoc Nurse Pract

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had detrimental effects on mental health, including a predicted increase in suicidality, making suicide prevention a high priority. The rate of men's suicide in the United States is significantly higher than that of women's suicide. This case study considers the role of primary care advanced practice nurses in addressing the risks of suicide in their practice with male patients. It is argued that a gender-sensitive approach is necessary to be effective in male suicide prevention efforts.

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Salutogenesis: A bona fide guide towards health preservation

Cited by 33 publications

References 22 publications

‘Brain fog’, guilt, and gratitude: experiences of symptoms and life changes in older survivors 6 months after hospitalisation for COVID-19

‘Brain fog’, guilt, and gratitude: experiences of symptoms and life changes in older survivors 6 months after hospitalisation for COVID-19

Mobility—A Bridge to Sense of Coherence in Everyday Life: Older Patients’ Experiences of Participation in an Exercise Program During the First 3 Weeks After Hip Fracture Surgery

Men and suicide: Primary care prevention in the era of COVID-19 and beyond

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