Critique of a concept analysis
A Critique of Manias’ Concept Analysis on Medication Communication
Running Head: Critique of Manias’ Concept Analysis
This is a critique of a concept analysis by Elizabeth.Manias (2009) on medication communication. The author used Walker & Avant’s (2005) method to explore this concept. This method consists of eight steps that guide the researcher to form a thorough definition and understanding of a concept. The following critique is structured according to these eight steps, just as Manias‘ analysis is structured. The first step is to select a concept. Manias chose to analyze the concept of medication communication. The purpose of this, which is the second step, is to, as the author claims, create an understanding about the concept, see how it is applied, and then identify what is yet to be understood. The third step in this concept analysis is to examine current uses of the concept of medication communication. Manias describes four ways in which the concept is used. One way involves the processes used to help ensure the patient is prescribed the correct medicine and then takes the medicine as prescribed. Another use centers around the pharmacist: the pharmacist coordinates with the healthcare provider in assessing the patient, determining a plan of care, and evaluating the effectiveness of any medication treatment. A third use focuses on healthcare providers and pharmacists working together to meet the needs of the patient. The patient plays an active role in any medication decisions, and also helps to evaluate its effectiveness. The fourth and final way involves all the healthcare professionals associated with his or her medication treatment. The next step in the concept analysis is to determine the defining characteristics of medication communication. Manias names and explains six attributes. First, there is a speaker and the others linked to the encounter. Sometimes, however, the
Running Head: Critique of Manias’ Concept Analysis
This is a critique of a concept analysis by Elizabeth.Manias (2009) on medication communication. The author used Walker & Avant’s (2005) method to explore this concept. This method consists of eight steps that guide the researcher to form a thorough definition and understanding of a concept. The following critique is structured according to these eight steps, just as Manias‘ analysis is structured. The first step is to select a concept. Manias chose to analyze the concept of medication communication. The purpose of this, which is the second step, is to, as the author claims, create an understanding about the concept, see how it is applied, and then identify what is yet to be understood. The third step in this concept analysis is to examine current uses of the concept of medication communication. Manias describes four ways in which the concept is used. One way involves the processes used to help ensure the patient is prescribed the correct medicine and then takes the medicine as prescribed. Another use centers around the pharmacist: the pharmacist coordinates with the healthcare provider in assessing the patient, determining a plan of care, and evaluating the effectiveness of any medication treatment. A third use focuses on healthcare providers and pharmacists working together to meet the needs of the patient. The patient plays an active role in any medication decisions, and also helps to evaluate its effectiveness. The fourth and final way involves all the healthcare professionals associated with his or her medication treatment. The next step in the concept analysis is to determine the defining characteristics of medication communication. Manias names and explains six attributes. First, there is a speaker and the others linked to the encounter. Sometimes, however, the
References: Manias, E. (2009). Medication communication: a concept analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing 66(4), 933-943. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2009.05225.x Walker, L.O. & Avant, K.C. (2005). Strategies forTheory Construction in Nursing (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.