OCCUPATION AND HEALTH ›› 2026, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (5): 706-710.

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Research progress on the application of protective motivation theory in the health behavior of chronic disease patients

DONG Huizhen1, DONG Jianli2(), LI Junzhuo1, YU Tianpeng1, JIANG Jinying1, WANG Yi1   

  1. 1. The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University,Dalian,Liaoning 116027,China
    2. Dalian Medical University,Dalian,Liaoning 116044,China
  • Received:2025-05-18 Revised:2025-06-04 Online:2026-03-01 Published:2026-03-10
  • Contact: DONG Jianli,E-mail:2444544036@qq.com
  • About author:DONG Jianli,E-mail:2444544036@qq.com

Abstract:

This study elaborates on the theoretical sources,process,and content of the protective motivation theory,introduces the current application status of the protective motivation theory in the health behavior of chronic disease patients,analyzes the shortcomings of the current application of the protective motivation theory in the field of chronic diseases,and explores the prospects for the future application of the protective motivation theory in the field of chronic diseases,in order to promote the promotion and development of the protective motivation theory in the nursing field in China and provide theoretical support for improving the health management ability of chronic disease patients.

Key words: Protective motive theory, Chronic disease, Healthy behavior, Research progress

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