Susan M McDonald1. 1. Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA. smcdon1@aol.com
Abstract
PURPOSE: Concept analysis methodology by Walker and Avant (2005) was used to define, describe, and delimit the concept of perception. DATA SOURCE: Nursing literature in the Medline database was searched for definitions of "perception." DATA SYNTHESIS: Definitions, uses, and defining attributes of perception were identified; model and contrary cases were developed; and antecedents, consequences, and empirical referents were determined. CONCLUSIONS: An operational definition for the concept was developed. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Nurses need to be cognizant of how perceptual differences impact the delivery of nursing care. In research, a mixed methodology approach may yield a richer description of the phenomenon and provide useful information for clinical practice.
PURPOSE: Concept analysis methodology by Walker and Avant (2005) was used to define, describe, and delimit the concept of perception. DATA SOURCE: Nursing literature in the Medline database was searched for definitions of "perception." DATA SYNTHESIS: Definitions, uses, and defining attributes of perception were identified; model and contrary cases were developed; and antecedents, consequences, and empirical referents were determined. CONCLUSIONS: An operational definition for the concept was developed. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Nurses need to be cognizant of how perceptual differences impact the delivery of nursing care. In research, a mixed methodology approach may yield a richer description of the phenomenon and provide useful information for clinical practice.
Authors: Helmut Beichler; Igor Grabovac; Birgit Leichsenring; Thomas Ernst Dorner Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-08-19 Impact factor: 4.614