Wu-Wei: Concept Analysis of a Conceptual Paradox.

Wu-Wei: Concept Analysis of a Conceptual Paradox.
Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2018 Jan 25;:1-7
Authors: Banner M
Abstract
The Taoist concept of wu-wei is explored through a concept analysis, as delineated by Walker and Avant. The paradoxical nature of wu-wei is explored through different uses, defining attributes, a model case, related and illegitimate cases, antecedents and consequences, and empirical referents. Practical applications for mental health nursing assessment and interventions are offered to show potential improved outcomes with the stance of wu-wei in practice. Wu-wei arises in the emptying of the vessel (oneself) of ego, thus allowing more skillful, adaptable, collaborative mental health nursing in the moment.
PMID: 29370553 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Issues in Mental Health Nursing - January 26, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Issues Ment Health Nurs Source Type: research