title: Concept analysis as a method of inquiry.
abstract: Many researchers begin their studies without clearly defined concepts. Moyra Ann Baldwin explains why researchers need to consider what it is they're researching using concept analysis before starting work.
authors.affiliation: University of Chester, UK.
authors.forename: Moyra Ann
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Baldwin
mesh_terms: D003210:Concept Formation; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods*