title: [Concept analysis].
abstract: The concept represents a fundamental element within a discipline. It is therefore essential to have specific, operational definitions of concepts for all areas of activity in nursing care. The concept analysis methodology is a rigorous way of ensuring this objective is achieved.
authors.affiliation: c/o Revue Soins, Elsevier Masson, 92442 Issy-les-Moulineaux cedex, France. Electronic address: deboutc@aol.com.
authors.forename: Christophe
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Debout
mesh_terms: D003210:Concept Formation; D006801:Humans; D009729:Nursing; D015399:Nursing Research
keywords: analyse de concept; concept; concept analysis; methodology; méthodologie; nursing sciences; oncept; sciences infirmières; theory; théorie