Survivorship: a concept analysis.
OBJECTIVE
Survivorship is a relevant concept to evaluate as technology is allowing people to survive previously terminal conditions. The act of surviving a life-altering event can result in survivorship by altering continuity of identity.


OBJECTIVE
This paper analyzes the concept of survivorship through the use of Walker and Avant's model of concept analysis.


METHODS
A comprehensive literature review and bibliographic search resulted in numerous sources available for analysis.


CONCLUSIONS
The recognition of commonalities among all types of survivors could have important implications for support groups and rehabilitation therapies.
Peck
Sydney
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Tulsa Community College, Tulsa, OK, USA. snpeck@cox.net
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology; D012934:Social Isolation; D012944:Social Support; D017741:Survivors / Q000523:psychology*