Concept Development in Nursing: Foundations, Techniques, and Applications by Beth L. Rodgers, Kathleen A. Knafl

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This text presents state-of-the-art methods for developing concepts appropriate for nursing. It offers a wide array of approaches to concept development, ranging from the classic to the cutting-edge in a manner that balances philosophical foundations with techniques and practical examples.

Mary Ellen Wurzbach

In this book the editors address the philosophical underpinnings of concept development and the practicality of various concept analysis techniques to further understanding and progress in important areas of nursing science. They encompass a range of concept development strategies describing the advantages, disadvantages, and the appropriate use of each. The editors' goal is to provide a ""menu of possibilities"" representing the state-of-the-art of concept development. They hope that the book can serve as the catalyst to stimulate further dialogue. The editors hope that the text will be a vital resource for everyone in nursing who is interested in contributing to the further clarification and development of the many concepts pertinent to nursing practice, research, and education. The contributors are credible authorities in concept development. The book contains analysis of several concept development methods, with an explication of their advantages and disadvantages. The editors begin with an introduction and overview of concept development and end with future directions for concept development in nursing. In between, the philosophical foundations, methods of concept analysis, and actual examples of concept analysis are provided. The idea of concept development going beyond concept analysis is introduced. The chapters devoted to the philosophical aspects of concept development are particularly well done. The text contains content that is unique in the nursing theory and philosophy literature. This book is full of thought-provoking ideas for both the nurse philosopher and the practitioner of concept development. The editors advance both a philosophical and a ""how to"" approachto the subject. As such, this book would make an outstanding addition to the libraries of nurse scholars, both those learning about concept development and those who are experts in the area. This book fills a gap in the nursing literature with a thorough introduction to the various aspects of concept development. Concept development is a foundation of doctoral education in nursing, yet few previous texts have addressed the topic.

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Reviewer:Mary Ellen Wurzbach, RN, MSN, PhD (University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh)
Description:In this book the editors address the philosophical underpinnings of concept development and the practicality of various concept analysis techniques to further understanding and progress in important areas of nursing science. They encompass a range of concept development strategies describing the advantages, disadvantages, and the appropriate use of each.
Purpose:The editors' goal is to provide a "menu of possibilities" representing the state-of-the-art of concept development. They hope that the book can serve as the catalyst to stimulate further dialogue.
Audience:The editors hope that the text will be a vital resource for everyone in nursing who is interested in contributing to the further clarification and development of the many concepts pertinent to nursing practice, research, and education. The contributors are credible authorities in concept development.
Features:The book contains analysis of several concept development methods, with an explication of their advantages and disadvantages. The editors begin with an introduction and overview of concept development and end with future directions for concept development in nursing. In between, the philosophical foundations, methods of concept analysis, and actual examples of concept analysis are provided. The idea of concept development going beyond concept analysis is introduced. The chapters devoted to the philosophical aspects of concept development are particularly well done. The text contains content that is unique in the nursing theory and philosophyliterature.
Assessment:This book is full of thought-provoking ideas for both the nurse philosopher and the practitioner of concept development. The editors advance both a philosophical and a "how to" approach to the subject. As such, this book would make an outstanding addition to the libraries of nurse scholars, both those learning about concept development and those who are experts in the area. This book fills a gap in the nursing literature with a thorough introduction to the various aspects of concept development. Concept development is a foundation of doctoral education in nursing, yet few previous texts have addressed the topic.

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