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Journal of Korean Academy of psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 2004;13(1):89-97.
Published online March 31, 2004.
The Concept Analysis of Crisis
Young Sook Park1, Kwang Hi Park2
1Department of Nursing, Shin Heung College
2Ph.D Candidate, College of Nursing, Seoul National University
Correspondence:  Young Sook Park, Tel: +82-31-870-3383, 3579, Fax: +82-31-876-7526, 
Email: yspark@mail.shc.ac.kr
Received: 21 October 2003   • Accepted: 8 March 2004
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to clarify the concept of crisis and to provide basic data to develop a valid instrument to measure crisis, and to enhance clear communications between health profession.
Methods
This study used the process of Walker & Avanfs concept analysis,
Results
Crisis was defined as imbalance and unstability which was caused by ineffective usual coping strategy, expressed by emotional, cognitive, behavioral change different from usual life, precipitated by some events, and persisted during the limited time. Critical attributes were imbalance, unstability, ineffective coping strategy, time^limited, precipitating event, opportunity, danger, and consciousness of crisis. Antecedents include precipitating event, stress, ineffective usual coping strategy, social support, and personal vulnerability. Consequences of crisis were adaptation, growth, development, maladaptation and mental health problem.
Conclusion
It is hoped that this study will stimulate further exploration of this concept and development of measuring instrument of crisis state.
Key Words: Crisis


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