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Relapse: a concept analysis.

M Colleen Simonelli1

  • 1Boston College Connell School of Nursing, Boston, MA, USA. colleen.simonelli@bc.edu

Nursing Forum
|April 21, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This study clarifies the definition of relapse, a term often misused in research. Understanding relapse evolution helps standardize scientific measurement and improve study consistency.

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Area of Science:

  • * Medical research
  • * Scientific methodology

Background:

  • * The term 'relapse' is frequently used across various research fields.
  • * Significant ambiguity exists in how 'relapse' is applied and measured in scientific studies.
  • * This inconsistency hinders the comparability and reliability of research findings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To conduct an in-depth analysis of the term 'relapse'.
  • * To clarify the conceptual evolution of 'relapse' in scientific literature.
  • * To address the confusion surrounding its application in research measurement.

Main Methods:

  • * Employed an evolutionary concept analysis approach.
  • * Utilized the framework established by Rodgers and Knafl.
  • * Examined the historical development and usage of the term 'relapse'.

Main Results:

  • * Identified diverse and often conflicting applications of the term 'relapse'.
  • * Highlighted the lack of a universally accepted definition and measurement standard for relapse.
  • * Demonstrated how an evolutionary approach can reveal conceptual nuances.

Conclusions:

  • * A clear, consistent definition of relapse is crucial for scientific rigor.
  • * Standardizing the measurement of relapse will enhance research validity and reproducibility.
  • * The evolutionary analysis provides a foundation for a unified understanding of relapse.

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