Defining brain health: A concept analysis.

Yaohua Chen Naiara DemnitzStacey YamamotoKristine YaffeBrian A Lawlor Iracema Leroi

Published in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry (2021)

This working definition of brain health is a foundation for developing policy, practice, research and advocacy. The definition needs to be operationalised through further development of empirical referents, including cross-cultural understanding, adaptation and validation.

Keyphrases

healthcare
public health
mental health
resting state
white matter
health information
functional connectivity
primary care
cerebral ischemia
quality improvement
blood brain barrier