Concept Analysis in Nursing Research: A Critical Appraisal

From: Scholarly Inquiry for Nursing Practice | Date: January 1, 1996| Author: | Copyright information

The four major methodological approaches to concept analysis (Wilsonderived methods, qualitative methods, critical analysis of the literature, and quantitative methods) are compared. The authors suggest that qualitative methods and methods that critically analyze the literature may be selected according to the level of the maturity of the concept and the purpose of the analysis. These methods have the ability to facilitate inquiry for concept development, delineation, comparison, clarification, correction, and identification. Quantitative methods may be used for exploring concepts (e.g., ...

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