2019
DOI: 10.1590/1980-265x-tce-2018-0390
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Concept Analysis Strategies for the Development of Middle-Range Nursing Theories

Abstract: Objective: to reflect on strengths and limitations of the concept analysis strategies as resources for the development of middle-range nursing theories. Method: a reflection study of metatheoretical nature. Results: strategies for concept analysis for the development of middle-range nursing theories are presented. The philosophical foundations of concepts and their interface with the analytical procedures were presented. It has been found that Nursing uses three approaches for concept analysis: adapted Wil… Show more

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“…It provides more precise definitions for concepts to be used in theories and research. However, since the concepts are dynamic, a concept analysis should never be considered as a finished product, but as a definition of attributes at a specific moment (19) .…”
Section: Study Protocol For Concept Analysismentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It provides more precise definitions for concepts to be used in theories and research. However, since the concepts are dynamic, a concept analysis should never be considered as a finished product, but as a definition of attributes at a specific moment (19) .…”
Section: Study Protocol For Concept Analysismentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The results pointed to the predominance of typology of middle-range nursing theories that are useful for this movement. Together with practical and situation-specific theories, they are closer to the empirical level ( 1 , 34 ) . This predominance of typologies more relative to the observed level also allows them to be directed to areas of activity, such as child health.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Changes and evolutions in nursing knowledge influenced the perception of the relevance of nursing theories. Initially, considered as an element that would give greater scientificity to the subject, over time, were contested inside and outside nursing as being too abstract and without a specific context, especially grand theories, including notes of difficulty of application in nursing practice ( 1 ) . Nursing has improved through methods and research ( 2 ) .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Reflections on concept analysis have already been published in Brazil. [15][16][17][18] However, concepts change, as do references and methods of conceptual analysis, which, combined with the existing gaps in the consulted literature, makes the choice of a method difficult. Regarding conceptual analysis, there are those who defend it as essential in the advancement of nursing knowledge or as an important initial point of academic work.…”
Section: Conceptual Analysis and The Paths Traveled In This Reflectionmentioning
confidence: 99%