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The Praxis of Courage as a Foundation for Care
Purpose: To analyze the concept of courage and determine its relevance for the present-day context of nursing.
Methods: Using techniques of pragmatic utility, a systematic review of the literature was conducted using 18 articles and books from the nursing literature. Analytical questions were developed to guide the data synthesis.
Results: Despite fear for self and others, courage in nursing is usually presented as ethical-moral “risk-taking” action(s) with the intent to ensure safe patient care.
Conclusions: The concept of courage is germane to nursing and provides a unique aspect of nursing care, not fully incorporated into “care,” “compassion,” or the caring sciences. Apart from its linkage toward a moral ethic, courage is not presently used in nursing theory. We recommend incorporating this traditional concept into nursing theory, research, and practice.
Clinical Relevance: Developing courage in novice professionals and strengthening courage in practitioners can not only improve professional integrity, but also improve patient safety.
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Journal of Nursing Scholarship, Volume 46, Number 4 July 2014
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(05) 610.5 WIL j
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- Malden : Wiley-Blackwell., 2014
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Hlm. 263-270
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English
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1527-6546
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(05) 610.5 WIL j
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Volume 46, Number 4
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