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[Hopelessness: a concept analysis].

Hsueh-Hsing Pan1, Chou-Ping Chiou

  • 1School of Nursing, National Defense Medical Center, National Defense University, Taiwan, ROC.

Hu Li Za Zhi the Journal of Nursing
|March 30, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Hopelessness is a negative outlook impacting recovery. This concept analysis defines hopelessness, its attributes, and implications for nursing practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Nursing Science

Context:

  • Hopelessness is a subjective emotion with negative future implications.
  • It can compromise physical and psychological well-being, affecting recovery and rehabilitation.
  • Existing literature explores hopelessness's influence but lacks conceptual analysis.

Purpose:

  • To elucidate the concept of hopelessness using a defined concept analysis technique.
  • To define hopelessness and identify its critical attributes.
  • To refine understanding through model, borderline, and contrary cases, antecedents, and consequences.

Summary:

  • Defines hopelessness and identifies critical attributes.
  • Uses model, borderline, and contrary cases for clarity.
  • Examines antecedents and consequences to refine attributes.

Impact:

  • Enhances nurses' understanding of hopelessness.
  • Provides a refined concept for application in clinical nursing.
  • Improves patient care by clarifying a critical psychological state.

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