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Collective trauma: An evolutionary concept analysis.
1Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, School of Nursing, Camden, New Jersey, USA.
Nursing Forum
|January 19, 2021
Summary
This study defines collective trauma, a concept lacking clear definition in nursing and healthcare research. Establishing an operational definition is vital for professionals to understand and address its impact.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Trauma Studies
- Nursing Research
Background:
- Collective trauma lacks a clear, operational definition within academic literature.
- Existing research has not performed a concept analysis on collective trauma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the meaning of collective trauma.
- To derive an operational definition for collective trauma.
- To clarify the concept for healthcare professionals.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Rodger's evolutionary concept analysis approach.
- Conducted a literature search across CINAHL, Ovid MEDLINE, and PsychInfo databases.
- Analyzed surrogate terms, attributes, antecedents, and consequences of collective trauma.
Main Results:
- Identified a gap in concept analysis for collective trauma.
- Clarified related and surrogate terms associated with collective trauma.
- Proposed a derived, operational definition of collective trauma.
Conclusions:
- A precise conceptualization of collective trauma is essential for nursing and healthcare practice.
- The derived definition aids in theory development and future research.
- Enhanced understanding supports improved patient care and intervention strategies.
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