application of concept analysis
Application of Concept Analysis to Clinical Practice
Dana Lynn Eckert
Grand Canyon University: NUR 502
January 21, 2015
Application of Concept Analysis to Clinical Practice
Introduction
According to some, the use of theory offers “structure and organization to nursing knowledge and provides a systematic means of collecting data to describe, explain, and predict nursing practice” (McEwen & Wills, 2014, p. 25). As a result, there have been many nursing theories that have been developed and have been applied to clinical practice. When considering theory and the nursing process, concepts are often introduced and utilized. Concepts may be a phrase, words or just a simple word, and are often variables used to test theories and hypotheses. There are many different ways in which concepts can be explained or classified. Concepts are constantly being used in nursing and can include the following: practice, research, education, and administration. Concept analysis, adopted by Walker and Avant, is utilized to define and clarify the meanings of terms in order to create a common knowledge so that both readers and writers can understand the message this being conveyed. Analysis occurs when concepts require further development or clarification (McEwen & Wills, 2014). This paper will discuss an article that utilizes the theory of Rodgers and provide an introduction to Rodgers, a concept analysis that describes the steps of the process, the results for each step, application of the concept to a practice situation and include a conclusion.
Introduction to Rodgers
When considering health and illness, death can be a defining moment in a person’s life. It can cause significant change and can affect a person mentally, physically and emotionally. As a result, there are a variety of emotions that are invoked when concerning death, such as anxiety. Death is an important subject for the nurse as many nurses are forced to face the death of their patient despite the advancements
Dana Lynn Eckert
Grand Canyon University: NUR 502
January 21, 2015
Application of Concept Analysis to Clinical Practice
Introduction
According to some, the use of theory offers “structure and organization to nursing knowledge and provides a systematic means of collecting data to describe, explain, and predict nursing practice” (McEwen & Wills, 2014, p. 25). As a result, there have been many nursing theories that have been developed and have been applied to clinical practice. When considering theory and the nursing process, concepts are often introduced and utilized. Concepts may be a phrase, words or just a simple word, and are often variables used to test theories and hypotheses. There are many different ways in which concepts can be explained or classified. Concepts are constantly being used in nursing and can include the following: practice, research, education, and administration. Concept analysis, adopted by Walker and Avant, is utilized to define and clarify the meanings of terms in order to create a common knowledge so that both readers and writers can understand the message this being conveyed. Analysis occurs when concepts require further development or clarification (McEwen & Wills, 2014). This paper will discuss an article that utilizes the theory of Rodgers and provide an introduction to Rodgers, a concept analysis that describes the steps of the process, the results for each step, application of the concept to a practice situation and include a conclusion.
Introduction to Rodgers
When considering health and illness, death can be a defining moment in a person’s life. It can cause significant change and can affect a person mentally, physically and emotionally. As a result, there are a variety of emotions that are invoked when concerning death, such as anxiety. Death is an important subject for the nurse as many nurses are forced to face the death of their patient despite the advancements
References: Carpenito-Moyet, L. J. (2008). Handbook of nursing diagnosis. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. Lehto, R., Stein, K., Arbor, A. (2009). Death Anxiety: An Analysis of an Evolving Concept. Research and Theory for Nursing Practice: An International Journal, 23,1, 23-37. McEwen, M. & Wills, E. M. (2014). Theoretical basis for nursing (4th Ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins