Purpose A concept analysis is an exercise designed to make the student familiar as possible with a concept. A concept is usually one or two words that convey meaning, understanding, or feelings between or among individuals within a same discipline. Some concepts relevant to nursing are health, nursing, managed care, coping, and parenting. A concept analysis is the first step in communicating.A concept is usually a measurable variable in a hypothesis, assumption, or proposition. Consider the following statements: What is the effect of mutual help groups for widows and widowers? Do nurses with baccalaureate and associate degrees differ in the use of therapeutic touch in providing nursing care? What is the effect of AIDS education on teenagers understanding AIDS and HIV? The underlined words are examples of concepts.Activities and Directions To begin the process, choose a concept you are interested in form the following list.Health Service Justice Healthy environments Cultural humility Autonomy Excellence Standards Competency Collaboration Communication Critical thinking Culture of safety Decision making Clinical judgement Quality care
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