Beyond the classics: A comprehensive look at concept analysis methods in nursing education and research

This editorial presents eight concept analysis methods for use in nursing research and
education. In addition to the two classical methods of Walker and Avant’s and Rodgers’
concept analysis approaches that are typically utilized in nursing education and briefly
discussed within this editorial, six additional methods are also presented including SchwartzBarcott and Kim’s Hybrid model, Chinn and Kramer’s approach, Simultaneous Concept
Analysis, Pragmatic Utility, Principle-Based Concept Analysis, and Semantic Concept
Analysis. By familiarizing nursing educators, researchers, and students with these methods,
educators can enhance their critical thinking and understanding of complex nursing concepts,
preparing them for enhanced, multi-faceted contributions to nursing science