Mindful Eating in Healthcare: A Concept Analysis

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to clarify the concept of mindful eating in healthcare and provide a basis for the development of related interventions in the healthcare field. Methods: This study was conducted according to the framework based on Rodgers' evolutionary view. The initial data of 879 in total were collected through databases (PubMed, CINAHL). included article only written in English and search term was ‘mindful’ and ‘eating’, and ‘health or healthcare or health science or medical or nursing'. There was no restriction on the year of publication and disciplines. In a total of 879 articles, 81 were finally included according to the researcher's selection and exclusion criteria. Results: A total of 4 attributes of mindful eating were identified ('Concentration to food', 'Sustained attention to self', 'Self-regulation', and 'The pursuit of pleasure'). There were 2 Antecedents ('Response to craving' and 'Voluntary will') and 3 Consequences ('Changes in eating habits', 'Physical health', and 'Emotional health') for this. Conclusion: This concept analysis describes mindful eating within the context of healthcare. It is anticipated that this paper will enhance the clarity and precision of its use in future tool development and intervention research, while promoting its broader application in the field of nursing.