J Korean Acad Nurs.  2017 Aug;47(4):499-513. 10.4040/jkan.2017.47.4.499.

A Concept Analysis of Uncertainty in Epilepsy

• Lee J
• Lee I

• KMID: 2389026
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2017.47.4.499

Abstract

PURPOSE
This concept analysis was done to clarify "˜uncertainty in epilepsy'.
METHODS
Walker and Avant's methodology guided the analysis. In addition, the concept was compared with uncertainty in other health problems.
RESULTS
"˜Uncertainty in epilepsy' was defined as being in the condition as seen from the epilepsy experience where cues were difficult to understand because they changed, were in discord with past ones, or they had two or more contradictory values at the same time. Uncertainty in epilepsy is evolved from appraisal of the epilepsy experience. As a result, uncertainty leads epilepsy patients, their family or health care providers to impaired functioning and proactive/passive coping behavior.
CONCLUSION
Epilepsy patients with uncertainty need to be supported by nursing strategies for proactive, rational coping behavior. This achievement has implications for interventions aimed at changing perception of epilepsy patients, their families or health care providers who must deal with uncertainty.

Keyword

Epilepsy; Uncertainty

MeSH Terms

Adaptation, Psychological
Cues
Epilepsy*
Health Personnel
Humans
Nursing
Uncertainty*
Walkers

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