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Perception: A Concept Analysis
Author(s) -
McDonald Susan M.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international journal of nursing knowledge
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.545
H-Index - 23
eISSN - 2047-3095
pISSN - 2047-3087
DOI - 10.1111/j.2047-3095.2011.01198.x
Subject(s) - perception , medline , formal concept analysis , nursing practice , psychology , phenomenon , nursing theory , computer science , nursing , medicine , epistemology , philosophy , algorithm , neuroscience , political science , law
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.