Abstract
PURPOSE: Concept analysis methodology by Walker and Avant (2005) was used to define, describe, and delimit the concept of perception.DATA SOURCE: Nursing literature in the Medline database was searched for definitions of “perception.”DATA SYNTHESIS: Definitions, uses, and defining attributes of perception were identified; model and contrary cases were developed; and antecedents, consequences, and empirical referents were determined.CONCLUSIONS: An operational definition for the concept was developed.IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Nurses need to be cognizant of how perceptual differences impact the delivery of nursing care. In research, a mixed methodology approach may yield a richer description of the phenomenon and provide useful information for clinical practice.
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