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Self-Deception in Clinical Nursing Practice: A Concept Analysis

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  • Granville Eric Miller
  • Dave Holmes

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In this paper, we explore the phenomenon of “self-deception†within the context of nursing, focusing on how nurses employ this coping mechanism when faced with dissonance, distress, and conflicting situations in clinical settings. Our primary objective is to examine the phenomenon of self-deception using Rodgers’ evolutionary method of concept analysis. Focusing on nurses’ experiences in challenging situations, our analysis highlights how self-deception is often employed as a coping strategy. According to our conceptual analysis, self-deception in nursing clinical practice highlights tensions between different paradigms and expectations in healthcare settings. These tensions stem from the power dynamics and subservience that nurses often face, which can hinder their ability to advocate for themselves, their patients, and the nursing profession.

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  • Granville Eric Miller & Dave Holmes, 2024. "Self-Deception in Clinical Nursing Practice: A Concept Analysis," Clinical Nursing Research, , vol. 33(1), pages 114-122, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:clnure:v:33:y:2024:i:1:p:114-122
    DOI: 10.1177/10547738231206610
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