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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