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A concept analysis of power.

¹Widener University School of Nursing, Chester, Pennsylvania.

|August 2, 2020

Summary

Nurses possess "power to," defined as knowledge, freedom, and intention. Understanding and nurturing this power can increase nurses

Area of Science:

Nursing
Social Sciences
Healthcare Management

Background:

The concept of power is complex and debated within nursing literature, with a dichotomy between 'power to' (empowerment) and 'power over' (control).
Nurses' limited engagement in professional organizations and on governing boards suggests a potential disconnect or underutilization of their inherent power.
Understanding the nuances of 'power to' is crucial for addressing issues of professional participation and leadership within the nursing field.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a concept analysis of 'power to' using Walker and Avant's theory construction strategy.
To examine the applicability of 'power to' in explaining nurses' lack of participation in professional organizations and on governing boards.
To derive a refined definition of 'power to' relevant to the nursing context.

Keywords:

group nursing power

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Main Methods:

Concept analysis framework by Walker and Avant.
Systematic literature search across multiple databases (CINAHL, Academic Search Premier, Business Source Elite, Google Scholar, ABI/INFORM Complete, ERIC, Historical Abstracts, PsycINFO).
Inclusion of peer-reviewed, scholarly articles published between 1957 and 2019, using keywords 'power,' 'nursing,' and 'group.'

Main Results:

The analysis revealed a definition of 'power to' consistent with its 17th-century origins: the knowledge, freedom, and intention to act or effect change.
The concept of 'power to' was found to be a potentially fitting explanation for nurses' participation levels.
The study identified self-assessment and nurturing of knowledge, freedom, and intention as key factors.

Conclusions:

Nurses possess inherent 'power to,' which is defined by their knowledge, freedom, and intention.
Identifying and cultivating these elements within nurses can encourage greater participation in professional organizations and on governing boards.
Further exploration into nurses' risk preferences may also identify potential leaders for organizational involvement.