Ho N, Sommers M. Anhedonia: a concept analysis.
Arch Psychiatr Nurs 2013;
27:121-9. [PMID:
23706888 PMCID:
PMC3664836 DOI:
10.1016/j.apnu.2013.02.001]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2012] [Revised: 02/05/2013] [Accepted: 02/08/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
Abstract
Anhedonia presents itself in a myriad of disease processes. To further develop our understanding of anhedonia and effective ways to manage it, the concept requires clear boundaries. This paper critically examined the current scientific literature and conducted a concept analysis of anhedonia to provide a more accurate and lucid understanding of the concept. As part of the concept analysis, this paper also provides model, borderline, related, and contrary examples of anhedonia.
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