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    • Nursing Science
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • Nursing practice inherently involves ambiguity, which is increasing with healthcare complexity.
    • Existing research lacks a refined concept of ambiguity within nursing, overlooking nurse perception and tolerance.
    • Understanding ambiguity in nursing practice (AWNP) is vital for effective clinical decision-making.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the concept of ambiguity within the nursing context.
    • To refine the understanding of ambiguity in nursing practice (AWNP) through concept analysis.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized Rodgers' evolutionary method for concept analysis.
    • Conducted a comprehensive literature search across multiple databases, analyzing 38 relevant articles.

    Main Results:

    • Key attributes of AWNP include variable cues, multiple interpretations, novel presentations, and unpredictability.
    • Antecedents involve context-specific clinical situations and the nurse's perception of a knowledge gap.
    • Consequences encompass a range of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive responses in clinicians.

    Conclusions:

    • Ambiguity in nursing practice (AWNP) is a distinct concept influencing nurse judgment, decision-making, and interventions.
    • AWNP is clinically relevant and requires further conceptual development and research.