NR 501 Week 3 Discussion-Steps of Concept Analysis

Concept analysis can serve a very important role when attempting to gain a common understanding of a topic or scenario. Concept analysis is used to understand concepts for theory development better. There are many different existing methods used to conduct a concept analysis. Following the steps in the process serves as a means to help achieve a mutual understanding of the topic. The selected theory for this assignment is Roy’s adaptation Model. Afraiabifar emphasizes that adaptation is the main concept of Roy’s Adaptation Model[ CITATION Afr13 \l 1033 ]. Afraiabifar further stated that nursing aims to promote adaptation in each of the four modes. This includes physiological, self-concept, role function, and interdependence [ CITATION Afr13 \l 1033 ]. This paper will analyze the Concept of adaptation using Roy’s adaptation model. This will include the purpose of the analysis, review of identified literature, attribute definitions, Empirical referents, construct cases, antecedent & consequence, theoretical applications of the Concept, and a summary of the key information in this paper.

Definition and Explanation of Nursing Concept

 According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, adaptation is” the modification of the organism or its part that makes it more fit for existence under the conditions of its environment”… (Merriam-Webster, 2019). Merriam–Webster further describes adaptation as “A heritable physical or behavioral trait that serves a specific function and improves an organism’s fitness or survival”… (Merriam-Webster, 2019). For example, post-breast cancer surgery oncology patients could interrupt positive body image. This patient would have to develop a new-found positive body image now. The self-mode Concept uses Roy’s Adaptation Model to view the physical self and personal identity Ursavas (2014). Ursavas further adds that one’s physical self includes body image and sense (Ursavas. 2014).

The patient’s ability to respond to her body changes may be viewed as adapting. In this scenario, the patient became better suited to its environment. Patients and clinicians are constantly adapting to the changes in the environment. Hence, individual assessments, care plans, and specific interventions are important and constantly changing.

Literature Review

Ann’s extensive Literature review showed how the Concept of adaptation applies in different clinical situations and the relevance of Roy’s adaptation model in the nursing approach. Roy’s adaptation model was used to guide interventions in the following clinical scenarios. In the first article, Ursavas used Roy’s adaptation mode to guide care for a patient undergoing conserving surgery for breast cancer[ CITATION Urs14 \l 1033 ]. In this article, a patient was diagnosed with a malignant tumor requiring surgical intervention. According to Ursavas, nurses utilizing Roy’s adaptation model approached nursing care from a holistic view[ CITATION Urs14 \l 1033 ]. While caring for this cancer patient, Roy’s model ensured adaptation. The modes aimed at care for this patient included the Physiological mode, the concept mode, The role function mode, the second article used, and Roy’s adaptation model to promote physical activity among sedentary older adults. According to Rogers, older adults may have issues adapting to age-related decreased physical functions[ CITATION Rog12 \l 1033 ]. In reviewing this article, the physiologic mode, concept mode, role function mode, interdependence mode, and role function modes were assessed.