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An evolutionary concept analysis of caring.

Gail A Brilowski1, M Cecilia Wendler

  • 1St Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, Wisconsin, USA.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|June 2, 2005
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This study identifies core attributes of nursing caring, including relationship, action, attitude, acceptance, and variability. Understanding these enduring attributes enhances nursing research and practice, especially amid resource constraints.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Concepts

Background:

  • Caring is a fundamental concept in nursing practice.
  • Despite extensive research, the concept of nurse caring remains ambiguous.
  • Evolving research over 20 years highlights the need for conceptual clarity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the core, enduring attributes of nursing caring.
  • To deepen the understanding of the concept of caring in nursing.
  • To explore the implications of caring attributes for nursing research and practice.

Main Methods:

  • Employed a rigorous evolutionary concept analysis method.
  • Examined the concept of caring from 1988 to 2002.
  • Included 61 articles after applying strict inclusion and exclusion criteria.

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Main Results:

  • Identified defining attributes, antecedents, and consequences of caring.
  • Core attributes of nursing caring include relationship, action, attitude, acceptance, and variability.
  • Established a clearer conceptualization of caring in nursing.

Conclusions:

  • Identifying core attributes of caring aids in formulating relevant research questions.
  • Enhanced understanding of caring supports theory development in nursing.
  • Clarifying caring attributes helps prioritize practice in resource-limited environments.