A limitation of the concept analysis was the lack of published
literature which defined adherence as a separate and distinct
concept from compliance. However, this re-enforces how a
concept analysis can identify whether the current definition
truly reflects the context of use and meaning adopted by
patients and healthcare professionals. The purpose of concept
analysis to determine the state of the science surrounding a
concept of interest and it is limited in its ability to provide
researchers with more than just a perspective based on the
inconsistencies found in the literature (Hupcey & Penrod