Rumination: A Concept Analysis

Abstract

Aim: To analyze the concept of rumination and shed light on its structure in examining the effectiveness of using the concept in nursing practice.

Methods: This study analyzed 91 papers by using Rodgers’ concept analysis approach.

Results: The following one attribute category was extracted: “uncontrollable thoughts.” Five categories were extracted for prerequisites and another three for consequences.

Conclusion: The findings suggested that the concept of rumination means “uncontrollable thoughts” which people experience when they have “mental pain,” “negative belief,” “lack of objective vision,” “nonadjustable attention,” and “biologic profile.”

As a result of rumination, “aggravation of mental health,” “ aggravation of physical health,” and “aggravation of stress or Recovery from the event”arise. To use the concept of rumination towards nursing, brings a novel viewpoint to the existing nursing practice.