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Concepts, analysis and the development of nursing knowledge: the evolutionary cycle.

B L Rodgers1

  • 1School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|April 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

This study examines the philosophical underpinnings of concept analysis in nursing, offering modifications and a framework to enhance conceptual clarity for nursing knowledge development.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Philosophy of Science

Background:

  • Nursing knowledge development requires conceptual clarity.
  • Concept analysis is a common method, but its foundations are underexplored.
  • Existing methods need refinement for nursing applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the philosophical foundations of the Walker & Avant (1983) concept analysis method.
  • To propose modifications to the concept analysis method.
  • To offer a framework for interpreting concept analysis findings in nursing.

Main Methods:

  • Philosophical examination of concept analysis foundations.
  • Critical review of the Walker & Avant (1983) method.
  • Development of proposed modifications and an interpretive framework.

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Main Results:

  • Identified gaps in the philosophical grounding of concept analysis in nursing.
  • Presented modified steps for conducting concept analysis.
  • Proposed a framework for interpreting concept analysis outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Refined concept analysis approach enhances clarity of nursing concepts.
  • The proposed framework aids in understanding and applying concept analysis findings.
  • This work supports the rigorous development of nursing knowledge.