Concept and theory analysis are powerful tools that assist in providing clarity for our nursing practice. Concept and theory analysis are the vehicles used to demonstrate to others key components of our profession. The steps for conducting a concept analysis are as follows: 1) Select a concept; 2) determine the purposes of the analysis; 3) identify all uses of the concept; 4) define attributes; 5) identify a model case of the concept; 6) Identify additional cases; 7) identify antecedents and consequences of the concept; and 8) define empirical referents of the concept (Walker & Avant, 2010). In your threaded discussion, address the following:
1. Which step of concept analysis do you feel is most critical in theory development?
2. Which step of concept analysis are relatively easy to complete? Why?
3. Which step of the concept analysis are more difficult to complete? Why?