Construction of a mid-range theory for nursing diagnosis sedentary lifestyle
Sedentary Behavior; Nursing Theory; Young Adult; Adolescent.
Sedentary lifestyle has an increasing curve between adolescents and young adults. In this context, it is essential that the nurse knows in depth this nursing diagnosis. The objective of this study is to build a medium-range theory for the nursing diagnosis Sedentary Lifestyle in adolescents and young adults. This is a methodological study, according to Lopes e Silva's theoretical framework for the development of medium-range theory for nursing diagnoses. The study was made operational through an integrative literature review in the databases: National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health; Scopus; Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature and Web of Science. The crossing of the following descriptors Sedentary Behavior; Sedentary Lifestyle; Young Adult; and Adolescent allowed 2974 articles to be obtained. After applying the eligibility criteria, the final sample resulted in 57 articles. The results show the identification of six essential attributes; 23 clinical antecedents and 11 clinical consequents. The essential attributes were aging; excessive screen time on the internet; student; watch television >2h/day; women; and physical activity lower than recommended. The clinical antecedents were live in an urban area; aging; unemployment; excessive screen time on the internet; student; prolonged sitting time; physical inactivity; lower health perception; less satisfaction with life; watch television >2h/day; women; high socioeconomic status; physical activity lower than recommended; mismanagement of free time; insufficient resources for physical activity; insufficient interest in physical activities; high maternal education; air pollution; unfavorable climatic conditions; deficient knowledge; migration; high education level; and family history of physical inactivity. And the clinical consequents were impaired memory; backache; inadequate sleep time; lack of physical conditioning; depression; stress; anxiety; excess adiposity; cardiovascular disease; impaired cognitive function; and less visual attention. It is concluded that the understanding of nursing diagnosis sedentary lifestyle based on a medium-range theory is timely and generates tools that can promote health and quality of life in this specific population.