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.

This volume is intended as a required text in masters-level theory courses in nursing. An array of approaches to concept development, ranging from classics to cutting edge ideas, are presented in a manner that balances philosophical foundations with techniques and practical examples.

Introduction to concept development in nursing — Philosophical foundations of concept development — Knowledge synthesis and concept development in nursing — Wilson method of concept analysis — Wilsonian concept analysis: applying the technique — Concept analysis: an evolutionary view — Concept of grief: an evolutionary perspective — Grief in a cultural context: expanding concept analysis beyond the professional literature — Expansion and elaboration of the hybrid model of concept development — Concept analysis of withdrawal: application of the Hybrid model — Concept clarification: using the Norris method in clinical research — Simultaneous concept analysis: a strategy for developing multiple interrealted concepts — Integrative literature reviews for the development of concepts — Multiphase approach to concept analysis and development — Methods and application of dimensional analysis: a contribution to concept and knowledge development in nursing — Beyond analysis: further adventures in concept development — Exploring pragmatic utility: concept analysis by critically appraising the literature — Research careers and concept development: the case of normalization — Concept development situated in the critical paradigm — Concept development of nursing-sensitive patient outcomes — Applications and future directions for concept development in nursing.