Energy In Healthcare: A Concept Analysis

Abstract

Aim and Background:The concept of energy is fundamental in nursing as it constitutes nurses' roles in any given environment. Energy interconnects a nurse's role with the environment, individual, power, activity, and effort. The present analysis aims to identify how energy is related to the nursing field and identify how energy either positively or negatively affects the nurse and how effectively they play their roles.Design: This analysis leverages Avant and Walker's eight-step method of concept analysis to identify the features, countenances, and antecedents of energy as a concept in nursing practice. Methodology:The methodology highlights energy's practical and theoretical role in nursing using three defining attributes: aura, current, and person. The antecedents included are God and life, while the consequence examined is spiritual tranquility. A model case, borderline, and the contrary case is presented to emphasize the identified attributes as they underlie the concept of energy. Results:The analysis established an in-depth understanding of energy that can be used effectively to analyze the role of nurses in the workforce. Energy is a fundamental facet of nursing that betters the lives of individuals. From the perspective of energy, energy originates from something greater than human beings. This aspect allows a flow of energy into the nurse and consequently sharing of such energy between nurse and clients, which allows spiritual tranquility. Conclusion:The impact of the concept of energy includes the interpersonal relationship between persons by affecting the transmission of impulses from individuals. Thus, identifying the energy field is vital in identifying how it applies to the role of nurses.