This study aimed to present a proposal for Concept Analysis Diagnostic Selfmutilation, identifying all possible uses of the concept. An additional phase concept analysis and review of the literature, which in this case was performed in an integrative manner. Various databases were used to perform the search delimiting the scope of the analysis through filters such as year of publication, language and relationship with the subject of research. Selected items that would be part of the review, work began on the analysis of data consisted of: identification of the synonyms used and the concept description in articles; identification of related factors in identifying and defining characteristics. The term "Self Harm/Deliberate self harm" had an effect in 42.9% of the studies, followed by "Non-self suicidal injury" (28.6%). The main factors related to the practice of self-harm found in the study were age, gender, race, presence or history of mental disorder, the presence or history of violence, abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, and various negative feelings. The analysis of data revealed the topography of self-mutilation low specificity studies. It is essential to clearly delineate the presence or not of suicidal intent in the concept of self-mutilation. A review of certain factors related that are outdated and the inclusion of new emerging in the literature is required. Clinical studies are important for the description of defining characteristics that are lagging in the literature. The main factors related to the practice of self-harm found in the study were age, gender, race, presence or history of mental disorder, the presence or history of violence, abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, and various negative feelings. The analysis of data revealed the topography of self-mutilation low specificity studies. It is essential to clearly delineate the presence or not of suicidal intent in the concept of self-mutilation. A review of certain factors related that are outdated and the inclusion of new emerging in the literature is required. Clinical studies are important for the description of defining characteristics that are lagging in the literature. The main factors related to the practice of self-harm found in the study were age, gender, race, presence or history of mental disorder, the presence or history of violence, abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, and various negative feelings. The analysis of data revealed the topography of self-mutilation low specificity studies. It is essential to clearly delineate the presence or not of suicidal intent in the concept of self-mutilation. A review of certain factors related that are outdated and the inclusion of new emerging in the literature is required. Clinical studies are important for the description of defining characteristics that are lagging in the literature. Presence or history of violence, abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, and various negative feelings. The analysis of data revealed the topography of self-mutilation low specificity studi...

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