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Professional identity: A concept analysis.
1School of Nursing, California State University, Long Beach, California.
Nursing Forum
|April 7, 2020
Summary
This study clarifies professional identity in health fields, defining it by skills, knowledge, ethics, personal/group identity, and context. A clear definition aids research precision and guides educators.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Nursing
- Medical Ethics
Background:
- Professional identity is inconsistently defined across health-related fields.
- Ambiguous definitions hinder research, education, and mentorship.
- Lack of clarity complicates guiding novice professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a clear, common definition of professional identity.
- To establish a shared language for research and practice in health professions.
- To resolve definitional conflicts surrounding professional identity.
Main Methods:
- Concept analysis using the Walker and Avant methodology.
- Systematic literature search across multiple databases (2000-2019).
- Inclusion of 68 studies, with 60 discussed in detail.
Main Results:
- Professional identity encompasses skills, functions, knowledge, values, ethics, personal identity, group identity, and context of care.
- Identified attributes provide a comprehensive framework for understanding professional identity.
- The analysis synthesized diverse literature from various health professions.
Conclusions:
- A precise definition of professional identity enhances research accuracy.
- Clear definitions support educators and mentors in guiding professional development.
- This framework promotes consistency in understanding and applying professional identity concepts.
Keywords:
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