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Principle-based concept analysis: intentionality in holistic nursing theories.

Nahid Aghebati1, Eesa Mohammadi2, Fazlollah Ahmadi1

  • 1Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.

Journal of Holistic Nursing : Official Journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association
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Summary

Intentionality in holistic nursing is defined as a capacity for focused consciousness and human awareness. This analysis clarifies its role in nurse-client relationships and provides a foundation for future research.

Keywords:
holistic nursing theoriesintentionalityprinciple-based concept analysistranspersonal caring

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Theory
  • Philosophy of Nursing
  • Holistic Nursing

Background:

  • Intentionality is a key concept in holistic nursing.
  • Existing theories offer varied perspectives on intentionality.
  • Clarifying intentionality is crucial for understanding nurse-client dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a principle-based concept analysis of intentionality in holistic nursing theories.
  • To develop a theoretical definition of intentionality within this context.

Main Methods:

  • A principle-based concept analysis was employed.
  • Analysis included eight books and 31 articles (1998-2011).
  • Literature was retrieved from MEDLINE and CINAHL.

Main Results:

  • Intentionality is defined as a capacity, focused consciousness, and pattern of human being.
  • It is operationalized as a core concept in nurse-client relationships.
  • Intentionality is distinct from intent and intention, though boundaries with consciousness require delineation.

Conclusions:

  • A theoretical definition of intentionality in holistic nursing has been established.
  • This provides a foundation for further research into its boundaries and applications.
  • Intentionality emerges as a capacity of human being and transpersonal caring.