Risk: a multidisciplinary concept analysis.
OBJECTIVE
To analyze the concept of risk utilizing Walker and Avant's method of analysis to determine a conceptual definition applicable within nursing and nursing research.


CONCLUSIONS
The mental constructs and consequences of risk have a proactive connotation compared with the negative behaviors often identified as illustrations of risk.
A new conceptual definition of risk provides insight into an understanding of risk regardless of discipline. Its application to the metaparadigm of nursing should be the impetus for action and education. Formalizing the mental constructs of the concept of risk in a clear manner facilitates the inclusion of its latent constructs in nursing research.
University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX.
Charleen
C
McNeill
D003210:Concept Formation; D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research; D012306:Risk
Concept analysis; concept of risk; hazard; risk; risk management