Abuse in health care: a concept analysis
Aims and objectives: To analyse the concept of abuse in
health care. This analysis also covers how abuse in
health care is different from the related concepts of
medical error, patient satisfaction and personal identity
threat.
Background: Abuse in health care is an emerging concept in
need of a clear analysis and definition. At the same time,
boundaries to the related concepts are not demarcated.
Design: Concept analysis as developed by Walker and
Avant.