If your initial review of the literature reveals unclear key concepts, consider conducting a concept analysis for a better understanding. Also known as a conceptual analysis or concept synthesis, this can become a type of literature review (and reported on in a systematic-like way) that shows the process of examining the basic elements of a word or element to promote clarity through literature examples. It can be a preparatory stage for a scoping review or a standalone publication.
There are several approaches described to undertake a concept analysis, one that is commonly used is that of Walker and Avant (2010).
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Jung, S., Song, J., Kim, J., Cheon, H., & Kim, J. (2022). Family caregiver competence in managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia: A concept synthesis. Japan Journal of Nursing Science : JJNS, 19(2), e12462-n/a. https://doi.org/10.1111/jjns.12462
Schiller, C. J. (2018). Teaching concept analysis to graduate nursing students. Nursing Forum, 53(2), 248–254. https://doi.org/10.1111/nuf.12233
Systematic Approaches to a Successful Literature Review by
See Chapter 4 for details on Concept Analysis
Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing 5th ed. by
See Chapter 9 for details on Concept Analysis (or Chapter 10 of the 6th edition).
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