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A critical analysis of compliance
1The New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA. nancy.murphy@boomerangutang.com
Nursing Inquiry
|March 8, 2002
Summary
The term "compliance" in nursing has multiple meanings, often reflecting social control. Understanding these varied definitions is crucial for accurate nursing research and practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Social Sciences
- Philosophy of Science
Background:
- The term "compliance" in nursing literature carries multiple, often conflicting, meanings.
- Historical analysis reveals a controversy surrounding the use of "compliance" and its implications for social control.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically analyze the concept of "compliance" within nursing literature.
- To examine the historical context and philosophical underpinnings of the term's usage in nursing.
Main Methods:
- A critical analysis of nursing literature was conducted.
- Literature was reviewed to understand how nurse authors define "compliance" and its historical context.
- Critical theory scholarship was used as the philosophical framework.
Main Results:
- Three distinct categories of meaning for "compliance" were identified: evaluative, rationalization, and acceptance.
- The analysis highlighted how language, particularly the term "compliance," can be used for social control and domination in nursing.
Conclusions:
- The diverse meanings of "compliance" necessitate careful consideration in nursing research.
- Future nursing compliance research should explore emancipatory models to avoid perpetuating social control.