Vulnerable: a concept analysis.
Nurs Forum
; 39(4): 25-33, 2004.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15700483
ABSTRACT
TOPIC In spite of the significance of vulnerable as a phenomenon that affects the human condition, its essence remains complex and elusive. PURPOSE:
A conceptual analysis to clarify knowledge of this concept to explore the common and scientific usage. SOURCES OF INFORMATION A comprehensive and systematic review from bibliographic and abstract databases and online searches.CONCLUSIONS:
Findings contributed to the definition of vulnerable as a highly individualized dynamic process of being open to circumstances that positively or negatively influence outcomes, a definition based on a synthesis of knowledge concerning vulnerable, and offers a reconceptualization that expands its use in nursing scientific theory, research, and clinical practice.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Nursing Theory
/
Concept Formation
/
Vulnerable Populations
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
/
Etiology_studies
/
Prognostic_studies
/
Systematic_reviews
Limits:
Humans
/
Newborn
Language:
En
Journal:
Nurs Forum
Year:
2004
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States