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Risk: a concept analysis.

Mona Shattell1

  • 1University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, Birmingham, AL, USA. shattell@uab.edu

Nursing Forum
|August 7, 2004
PubMed
Summary

This study analyzed the concept of risk, proposing a new definition. This enhanced understanding of risk can guide future research into health-seeking behaviors.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Research
  • Health Behavior Theory

Background:

  • The concept of risk is foundational in health research.
  • Existing definitions of risk lack clarity, hindering consistent application.

Observation:

  • A comprehensive review of published literature was conducted.
  • Published literature was analyzed to understand the multifaceted nature of risk.

Findings:

  • A novel definition of risk was developed through concept analysis.
  • The new definition aims to provide conceptual clarity and research direction.

Implications:

  • This refined definition of risk can guide future nursing research.
  • It facilitates a shift from 'risk behaviors' to 'health-seeking behaviors'.
  • Further exploration of cognitive and experiential aspects of risk identification is encouraged.