Deaf: A Concept Analysis From a Cultural Perspective Using the Wilson Method of Concept Analysis Development

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to provide an analysis of the concept Deaf to increase health care provider (HCP) understanding from a cultural perspective. Deaf signers, people with hearing loss who communicate primarily in American Sign Language (ASL), generally define the term Deaf as a cultural heritage. In the health care setting, the term deaf is most often defined as a pathological condition requiring medical intervention. When HCPs are unaware that there are both cultural and pathological views of hearing loss, significant barriers may exist between the HCP and the Deaf individual. The concept of Deaf is analyzed using the Wilsonian method. Essential elements of the concept "Deaf" from a cultural perspective include a personal choice to communicate primarily in ASL and identify with the Deaf community. Resources for HCPs are needed to quickly identify Deaf signers and provide appropriate communication.

Concept analysis of the Four‐Season‐Symphony of Intellectuality–Spirituality–Ethics–Esthetics (FSS: I SEA) in nursing research

“…The Wilson method is useful in clarifying a concept when one word has more than one meaning in different contexts by using case development (see Table 1). 18 The Wilson (1963) method of conceptual analysis 19 was used in this article to define and identify the features of the concept of the FSS: I SEA in nursing research. Databases searched were Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, Magiran and SID within a timeframe of 1990–2019.…”

“…The purpose of this article was to clarify the concept of the FSS: I SEA in nursing research based on Wilson's 11‐step approach (see Table 1). 18,19 The results are as follows:…”

“…The first step in case development is to isolate the concept from questions of fact and value 18,19 . Examples of question are as follows:…”

“…One of the best ways to begin a good analysis is to find a case or exemplar of the study concept 18,19 . Dr. X has a PhD in ICU nursing and experience of clinical work in the hemodialysis ward and is an instructor at the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery.…”

“…In this method, we should find cases that can be easily recognized as not incorporating the intended concept at all 18,19 . Dr. Z is a nurse working in a hemodialysis ward who aims to conduct a study on the effect of training on the quality of life in patients undergoing hemodialysis, although the topic is not a novel one.…”