Running head: CONCEPT ANALYSIS OF AMBIENT NOISE 1
Concept Analysis of Ambient Noise
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Theoretical Basis of Advanced Nursing Practice
NR501
, CONCEPT ANALYSIS OF AMBIENT NOISE 2
Concept Analysis of Ambient Noise
A concept is a formulation of an idea that is a manifestation of incidences or a set of
concerns. According to Webster’s dictionary (1999), a concept is “A generalized idea formed
from particular occurrences or instances”. McEwen and Wills (2011) describe a concept as a
phenomenon that occurs in thought. Throughout the years nursing as a profession, has
established concepts into theories. In terms of concepts with regards to nursing, a concept is
more than just a concept since it has a realistic attachment, which is the client that is being cared
for. The philosophy of concepts has never been so important, it helps improve the working
conditions of the profession by way of performance and therefore improves the quality of care
clients receive. But first, in order for the concept to evolve into theory, it must first go through
the rigors of analysis. The concept that has been selected is the concept of ambient noise and its
relation to Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory. The Environmental theory is not a new
concept by any means since its introduction in the late 1800s. "Nightingale's ideas about nursing
health, the environment, and the person were grounded in experience; she regarded one's sense
observations, as the only reliable means of obtaining and verifying knowledge" (Smith & Parker,
2015, p. 51). The focus of this paper is to discuss the Environmental Theory and its application
into practice. In a clinical setting, the concepts that will ultimately lead to a theory will prove to
be an excellent guide to deliver high quality care through the reduction of noise. The purpose of
the assignment is to explain the Environmental Theory and how the modality is utilized in the
healthcare industry and its applicability in practice. The process will begin with the elements of
noise and it relation to Nightingale’s Environmental Theory. A model of the concept will be
evaluated as well as a closer look at the antecedents and consequences, followed by empirical
evidence in support of the effects of ambient noise.
Concept Analysis of Ambient Noise
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Theoretical Basis of Advanced Nursing Practice
NR501
, CONCEPT ANALYSIS OF AMBIENT NOISE 2
Concept Analysis of Ambient Noise
A concept is a formulation of an idea that is a manifestation of incidences or a set of
concerns. According to Webster’s dictionary (1999), a concept is “A generalized idea formed
from particular occurrences or instances”. McEwen and Wills (2011) describe a concept as a
phenomenon that occurs in thought. Throughout the years nursing as a profession, has
established concepts into theories. In terms of concepts with regards to nursing, a concept is
more than just a concept since it has a realistic attachment, which is the client that is being cared
for. The philosophy of concepts has never been so important, it helps improve the working
conditions of the profession by way of performance and therefore improves the quality of care
clients receive. But first, in order for the concept to evolve into theory, it must first go through
the rigors of analysis. The concept that has been selected is the concept of ambient noise and its
relation to Florence Nightingale's Environmental Theory. The Environmental theory is not a new
concept by any means since its introduction in the late 1800s. "Nightingale's ideas about nursing
health, the environment, and the person were grounded in experience; she regarded one's sense
observations, as the only reliable means of obtaining and verifying knowledge" (Smith & Parker,
2015, p. 51). The focus of this paper is to discuss the Environmental Theory and its application
into practice. In a clinical setting, the concepts that will ultimately lead to a theory will prove to
be an excellent guide to deliver high quality care through the reduction of noise. The purpose of
the assignment is to explain the Environmental Theory and how the modality is utilized in the
healthcare industry and its applicability in practice. The process will begin with the elements of
noise and it relation to Nightingale’s Environmental Theory. A model of the concept will be
evaluated as well as a closer look at the antecedents and consequences, followed by empirical
evidence in support of the effects of ambient noise.
