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Coping and stress: a conceptual analysis.

Ruth M K Keil1

  • 1Carmarthenshire NHS Trust, Mynedd Mawr Hospital, Tumble, Carmarthenshire, UK. ruth.keil@ukonline.co.uk

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|March 12, 2004
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This study clarifies the terms stress and coping in nursing. Consensus on their meaning is needed due to varied definitions and uses in professional practice.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Terminology
  • Professional Practice

Background:

  • Nursing classifications often lack analysis of non-technical terms like 'stress' and 'coping'.
  • These terms are integral to complex conceptual structures in nursing but remain undefined.
  • The significance of 'stress' and 'coping' in nursing literature has evolved, leading to ambiguity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish consensus on the use and meaning of 'stress' and 'coping' in nursing.
  • To clarify the definitions of widely used but poorly understood nursing terms.
  • To provide a foundation for consistent application of 'stress' and 'coping' concepts.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of 'stress' and 'coping', examining etymology and ordinary usage.

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  • Generation of paradigmatic cases to illustrate term application.
  • Review of nursing and non-nursing literature to explore the range of term usage.

    • Main Results:

    • 'Stress' and 'coping' are frequently used in nursing contexts.
    • The significance and interpretation of these terms have varied historically and across different publications.
    • A persistent lack of clarity surrounds the precise meaning and application of 'stress' and 'coping'.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a critical need for standardized definitions of 'stress' and 'coping' in nursing.
    • Further research and consensus-building are required to ensure consistent understanding and use of these terms.
    • Clarifying 'stress' and 'coping' will enhance professional nursing practice and communication.