Intervention, intervene, interfere ... what are we doing?

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Healthcare Concepts

Background:

• The term "intervention" lacks a precise, universally accepted definition in nursing.
• Ambiguity in defining interventions can impact clinical practice and research.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a concept analysis of the term "intervention."
• To define the essence of "intervention" and elucidate the role of nurses in nurse-facilitated interventions.

Main Methods:

• Comprehensive literature review utilizing CINAHL and Medline databases.
• Analysis of journals, texts, and popular periodicals from 1983 to the present.

Main Results:

• Identified key attributes and the core meaning of "intervention" within the nursing context.
• Clarified the distinct role of nurses in implementing and facilitating interventions.

Conclusions:

• A refined understanding of "intervention" can improve clinical application and effectiveness in nursing.
• A more realistic definition of "intervention" better aligns with the nursing role.