Group Assignment #1: Nursing Theory

Group Assignment #1: Nursing Theory

Similarities and Differences Reported For Concept Analysis

The major purpose of concept analysis is an enhanced ability to distinguish a concept from another. It can also be referred to as concept clarification such that, it helps to clarify concepts that are either misused or used too much in nursing practice. A major difference between the two articles is that, Russell (2012) uses the Rodgers model of concept analysis while Jenkins & Warren (2012) use Avant and Walker’s approach to concept analysis. Despite the fact that these models are philosophically different, their purpose is to clarify concepts and to clearly identify their attributes.  It is clear that the article by Jenkins & Warren (2012) is based on realism with clearly illustrated linear steps that are used to construct the case with rigid boundaries that define the truth about the concept of compassion fatigue among critical care nurses. Therefore, the definition of the concept is accomplished through deductive analysis. On the other hand, the concept of moral distress among critical care nurses in the article by Russell (2012) is clearly founded on relativism.  The concept is viewed as dynamic and evolving phenomena but with no identifiable boundaries. Therefore, the concept has been developed through inductive analysis. Group Assignment #1: Nursing Theory

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            Similarities in both articles are that researchers first identified a concept of interest which was moral distress and compassion fatigue among critical care nurses. After selecting the concept, the purpose of the analysis for each article was done, the uses of the concept in each article were highlighted. Both articles also identified a model case of respective concepts and related consequences.  It is also worth noting that, both articles defined its attributes, which is the most important part in the development of theory. With the identification of the different uses of the concept in different fields, it was easier to read through and find characteristics which appeared over and over which are defining attributes of a concept.

How to Use Different Concepts in Practice, Education and Research

Rodgers Concept Analysis can be used in practice through intellectual analysis in research designs and philosophical inquiry for health promotion and disease prevention. This means that, empirical investigations will be needed to clarify the meaning of concepts and help generate new ideas by examining data (Russell, 2012).  Avant and Walkers concept analysis approach is well applicable in research, practice and education to improve nursing care processes and patient outcomes. It can also be used to identify new teaching and learning strategies in education, to reduce prejudice and clarify the nature of problems in research by identifying the specific objectives of a study (Jenkins & Warren, 2012).

Method That Appears the Easiest To Apply In The Process Of Concept Analysis

            The easiest method to apply in the process of concept analysis is that of Walker and Avant which uses an eight-stage process in defining the basic elements of a concept to produce an operational definition that is consistent and valid in nursing practice (Jenkins & Warren, 2012). Group Assignment #1: Nursing Theory

Suggestion of A Concept I Would Like To Develop and A Brief Explanation Of The Process I Would Use

            I would like to develop a concept in fall prevention among elderly hospitalized patients. I would use Avant and Walkers eight step process of concept analysis to find evidence-based solutions that can be used to prevent falls in this population. As suggested by Jenkins & Warren (2012). After selection of the concept, I would define the goals of analyzing the concept, identify the meanings of the nursing concept, determine the defining features, identify the model case, introduce alternative cases, identify antecedents and consequences in nursing, examine possible values and context considerations and identify empirical indicators.

References

Jenkins, B., & Warren, N. A. (2012). Concept analysis: Compassion fatigue and effects upon critical care nurses. Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 35(4), 388-395.

Russell, A. C. (2012). Moral distress in neuroscience nursing: An evolutionary concept analysis. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 44(1), 15-24. Group Assignment #1: Nursing Theory