Bayesian evolutionary analysis provide a statistically sound and flexible framework for estimation of evolutionary parameters. In this method, posterior estimates of evolutionary rate (μ) are derived by combining evolutionary information in the data with researcher’s prior knowledge about the true value of μ. Nucleotide sequence samples of fast evolving pathogens that are taken at d...

AIM To report an analysis of the concept of mindfulness. BACKGROUND Mindfulness is an emerging concept in health care that has significant implications for a variety of clinical populations. Nursing uses this concept in limited ways, and subsequently requires conceptual clarity to further identify its significance, use and applications in nursing. DESIGN Mindfulness was explored using Rodge...

The aim of this concept analysis is to define economic solvency in the context of violence against women. Poverty, or lack of resources, is often discussed as a risk factor for intimate partner violence. The concept of economic solvency, which may be a protective factor for women, is less often discussed and not well defined. Databases searched for the analysis included EBSCOhost, CINAHL, PubMe...

AIM This paper is a report of an analysis of the concept of forgetfulness as it applies to older adults. BACKGROUND Perceived increases in forgetfulness cause much distress for older adults due to the stigma associated with memory loss and dementia. The difference between forgetfulness in a healthy ageing state and memory loss associated with cognitive impairment requires clarification for nu...

BACKGROUND Self-care is a frequently used concept in both the theory and the clinical practice of nursing and is considered an element of nursing theory by Orem. The aim of this paper is to identify the core attributes of the self-care concept in cancer patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS We used Rodgers' evolutionary method of concept analysis. The articles published in English language from 198...

That a theory fits data is meaningful only if it was plausible that the theory would not fit. S. Roberts and H. Pashler (2000) knew of no enduring theories initially supported by good fits alone (good fits, i.e., where it was not clear that the theory could have plausibly failed to fit). J. L. Rodgers and D. C. Rowe (2002) claimed to provide 6 examples. Their 3 nonpsychological examples (Kepler...

AIM This paper is a report of an analysis of the concept of watchful waiting. BACKGROUND Little is known about differences between the intrapartum care processes of midwives and physicians. In this time of growing rates of surgical birth outcomes, intrapartum care processes are a key area for research and improvement. Watchful waiting is a common care plan used by both midwives and physicians...

BACKGROUND Professionalism is an important feature of the professional jobs. Dynamic nature and the various interpretations of this term lead to multiple definitions of this concept. The aim of this paper is to identify the core attributes of the nursing professionalism. MATERIALS AND METHODS We followed Rodgers' evolutionary method of concept analysis. Texts published in scientific databases...