What are the underlying assumptions for this analysis? It is important to identify your beliefs about this phenomenon prior to conducting the analysis.

CONCEPT ANALYSIS: Self-Management Among Adults with Chronic low back Pain

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Concept Analysis Guidelines and Grading (75 pts) 1. Introduction (5 pts) a. Choose a concept that represents an area/problem of interest to you. Choice of a concept that is related to your research interests is helpful, but not required. Describe the concept clearly and use a scenario, brief narrative, or even a poem or fictional narrative to aid the reader in understanding your concept. (1pt) b. Follow with brief summary which speaks to the significance of the concept for nursing, health care, or the health or well-being of specific groups of people. In other words, state clearly why it is important for you to look at this concept in depth (1pt). c. Identify your purpose in carrying out this concept analysis and relate to your research interests or clinical practice. (1pt) d. What are the underlying assumptions for this analysis? It is important to identify your beliefs about this phenomenon prior to conducting the analysis. If your assumptions are also reflected in the literature, reference the sources. (1 pt) e. Preview the paper sections and identify the concept analysis method (1pt) 2. Review of the literature (25 pts) All literature reviews should begin with a paragraph that tells the reader (5pts): a. What databases were searched b. Lists ALL search terms used c. Specifies the years that were searched d. Identifies any additional methods or sources used The literature review should consist of a minimum of 10 references, at least 3 of which are research articles. Sources from 3 disciplines should be represented. Use of classic and primary sources on the concept is encouraged (e.g. the concept self-efficacy–use literature by Albert Bandura; stress–Selye). The literature you review should provide a foundation for the identification of concept attributes in the next section (20 pts). a. Definitions: provide at least one definition of the concept found in each of the three disciplines you are examining. Include a variety of sources including standard dictionaries, medical-nursing dictionaries, theoretical narratives, and research/measurement sources. Compare (differences and similarities) the definitions either as you present them or provide a summary. If there are related concepts in the literature describe/define them in this section of the paper. (15 points) b. Concept Maturity and Current Use within Nursing: Make an estimate of how welldeveloped the concept is: A mature concept has been studied both theoretically and in empirical research and has clear, well-developed definitions, though there may not be total agreement within Nursing. A less mature concept may be defined in a number of different ways, or perhaps in very few ways, or with few clear, non-conflicting definitions and may not have been used much in empirical research. This is important information for determining how a concept can be used effectively. (5pts) 3. Analysis (20 pts) Include a brief definition of each step of the concept analysis process at the beginning of each section. a. Defining Attributes: List and discuss all of the defining characteristics found in the literature. Identify those that are most important to your analysis, usually between 2 and 4 attributes are needed for effective definition (5 points). b. Antecedents: List and discuss all of the antecedents found in the literature. These are identified circumstances, factors, and forces necessary for the concept to occur (3 pts). c. Consequences: List and discuss all of the consequences found in the literature. These are identified circumstances, factors, and forces present when an instance of the concept occurs. What is the significance of these consequences? (2 points). d. Empirical Referents: Discuss how the attributes can be identified, validated or measured in either practice or research. What methods have been used? What tools have been developed to measure the phenomena? Are they reliable and valid measures? Identify a minimum of 2 methods or instruments (10 pts) 4. Application to Nursing (10 points) a. Develop model and contrary cases. These can be developed by you or excerpted or adapted from another source. When presenting the model case, underline or bold the defining characteristics (5pts). b. Provide a short summary of how each case exemplifies the presence or absence of the attributes. (5pts). 5. Discussion/Conclusion (15 pts) a. Summarize the findings of your analysis in terms of the stated purpose for analysis (3pts) b. Briefly discuss the implications of your findings as they relate to your community service experience (2 paragraphs minimum) (10 pts) c. Conclude with a suggestion for further research that comes from the above discussion (2pts) Length of paper, APA Format, and Grammar Page length varies by complexity of concept. Generally papers should be from 8 to 14 pages in length, not including title page or reference list. Consistently use APA format and submit in error-free, typewritten form. Significant deviations from APA format, multiple spelling errors, and incorrect grammar will be evaluated negatively by deduction of points from total score. Evaluation of each part of the paper will be made according to the designated points and the following criteria: Full credit–discussed item in an in-depth and creative way Reduced credit–discussed item, but lacked depth, or clarity Zero credit–omitted item