Original Research
Facilitation of self-empowerment of women living with borderline personality disorder: A concept analysis
Submitted: 10 October 2017 | Published: 11 October 2016
About the author(s)
N. Ntshingila, Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Science, University of Johannesburg, South AfricaA. Temane, Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Science, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
M. Poggenpoel, Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Science, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
C. P.H. Myburgh, Department of Educational Psychology, Faculty of Education, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
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Objective: : The objective is to define the central concept of “facilitation of self empowerment”.
Method: Analysis and synthesis reasoning methods as indicated by Walker and Avant (2011) were used to define the central concept.
Results: A definition of the concept “facilitation of self-empowerment” was formulated from the dictionary and subject definitions.
Conclusion: The central concept is important for developing a model as a frame of reference to assist psychiatric nurse practitioners in facilitating the mental health of women living with borderline personality disorder.
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