Threat: Concept Analysis for a New Era

Ritchie, Lana J.

doi:10.1111/j.1744-6198.2004.tb00004.x

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“…The overarching attribute of threat emerged from a biological, psychological or sociological perspective where elements of each perspective had the potential to overlap. Attributes of ‘Threat’ are explained as a potential for harm which is capable of being, but has not taken place yet (Scholtz ) and can be seen from an educational, nursing or psychiatric perspective (Ritchie ). Ritchie (, p.17) goes on to explain that feeling threatened can be expressed as worry, anxiety, having an altered self‐esteem or sensing a loss of dignity leading to negative coping responses.…”

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“…Attributes of ‘Threat’ are explained as a potential for harm which is capable of being, but has not taken place yet (Scholtz ) and can be seen from an educational, nursing or psychiatric perspective (Ritchie ). Ritchie (, p.17) goes on to explain that feeling threatened can be expressed as worry, anxiety, having an altered self‐esteem or sensing a loss of dignity leading to negative coping responses. However, there is a belief that threat can be mitigated by reappraisal, self‐determination, increased support and increased control (Ritchie , p.17).…”

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“…Ritchie (, p.17) goes on to explain that feeling threatened can be expressed as worry, anxiety, having an altered self‐esteem or sensing a loss of dignity leading to negative coping responses. However, there is a belief that threat can be mitigated by reappraisal, self‐determination, increased support and increased control (Ritchie , p.17). In this concept analysis ‘Threat’ to physical health revolved around the extreme of young or advanced age, chronic disorder, infant illness or disability, maternal infection, first baby or caesarean section (Table ).…”

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A concept analysis of women's vulnerability during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period

Briscoe

Lavender

McGowan

2016

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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Aim To report an analysis of the concept of vulnerability associated with pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. Background The concept of vulnerability during childbirth is complex and the term, ‘to be vulnerable’ frequently attains a vague application. Analysis about vulnerability is needed to guide policy, practice, education and research. Clarity around the concept has the potential to improve outcomes for women. Design Concept analysis. Data sources Searches were conducted in CINAHL, EMBASE, PubMed, Psychinfo, MEDLINE, MIDIRS and ASSIA and limited to between January 2000 – June 2014. Data were collected over 12 months during 2014. Methods This concept analysis drew on Morse's qualitative methods. Results Vulnerability during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period can be defined by three main attributes: (a) Threat; (b) Barrier; and (c) Repair. Key attributes have the potential to influence outcome for women. Inseparable sub‐attributes such as mother and baby attachment, the woman's free will and choice added a level of complexity about the concept. Conclusion This concept analysis has clarified how the term vulnerability is currently understood and used in relation to pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. Vulnerability should be viewed as a complex phenomenon rather than a singular concept. A ‘vulnerability journey plan’ has the potential to identify how reparative interventions may develop the woman's capacity for resilience and influence the degree of vulnerability experienced. Methodology based around complex theory should be explored in future work about vulnerability.

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A concept analysis of women's vulnerability during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period

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McGowan

2016

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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“…OTRs. Whether threat is perceived or actual, facing the risk of graft rejection or actually experiencing one, it induces various negative emotional responses and has deep psychophysiological and social consequences (Ritchie 2004). Nurses must work together with other transplant professionals in recognising the sources of threat or perceived threat and use mitigation to provide the proper individualised intervention.…”

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The perceived threat of the risk for graft rejection and health‐related quality of life among organ transplant recipients

Nilsson

Forsberg

Bäckman

et al. 2010

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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In conclusion, this study suggests that it is possible to measure the perceived threat of the risk for graft rejection in three homogenous factors. Relevance to clinical practice. The instrument perceived threat of the risk for graft rejection, might be usable to measure the impact of fear of graft rejection, to predict needs of pedagogical intervention strategies to reduce fear and to improve Health-Related Quality of Life related to graft rejection.

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“…Derivation , where we transposed and redefined the concept threat from a concept analysis performed by Ritchie (2004) and the concept harm from a description by Carpenter (2005) .…”

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Understanding the Perceived Threat of the Risk of Graft Rejections

Forsberg

Lennerling

Fridh

et al. 2015

Global Qualitative Nursing Research

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From a clinical viewpoint, graft rejection is one of the greatest threats faced by an organ transplant recipient (OTR). We propose a middle-range theory (MRT) of Perceived Threat of the Risk of Graft Rejection (PTRGR) as a contribution to the practice of transplant nursing. It could also apply to the detection of risky protective behavior, that is, isolation, avoidance, or non-adherence. The proposed MRT covers the following concepts and the relationship between them: transplant care needs, threat reducing interventions, intervening variables, level of PTRGR, protective strategies, and evidence-based practice. Parts of this theory have been empirically tested and support the suggested relationship between some of the concepts. Further tests are needed to strengthen the theoretical links. The conceptual framework might serve as a guide for transplant nurses in their efforts to promote post-transplant health and reduce threat-induced emotions.

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Threat: Concept Analysis for a New Era

Abstract: Understanding an individual's perceived threat and the emotions experienced by this phenomenon can help develop research-based interventions, decrease perceived threat, increase positive coping strategies, and decrease negative emotions.

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A concept analysis of women's vulnerability during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period

A concept analysis of women's vulnerability during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period

The perceived threat of the risk for graft rejection and health‐related quality of life among organ transplant recipients

Understanding the Perceived Threat of the Risk of Graft Rejections

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