CONCEPT ANALYSIS PAPER: Betty Neuman’s systems model
Concept: A person’s relationship to stress, response, and reconstitution factors that are progressive in nature
The Similarity index should not be more than 25-30%. References should be within 10 years except for theories. Evaluation criteria are as follows:
1. Identification of concept and the background of the concept. Discuss the meaning of the concept as used in 1 theory. Include the purpose of the paper.
2. Incorporate relevant research that has been conducted. There should be at least 3 peer-reviewed articles summarized in this section in this section.
3. Aims of This Analysis: Discuss what will be generated by this analysis. Discuss the significance of the concept to nursing
4. Definitions:
Provide definitions for concept & other related terms used. This should include nursing/medical sources (i.e. peer-reviewed journals) as well as definitions from a dictionary. Need to include and expand upon the antecedents and consequences.
5. Development of Cases:
Using the concept, following the guidelines given in Chinn & Kramer or Walker and Avant, develop cases for the following: Model, Contrary, & related. Include an explanation of what each case means and how the example fits the case.