Adv Neonatal Care. 2013 Oct;13(5):341-5. doi: 10.1097/ANC.0b013e3182a14ca4.
The purpose of a concept analysis is to examine the structure and function of a concept by defining its attributes and internal structure. Concept analysis can clarify an overused or vague concept and promote mutual understanding by providing a precise operational definition. Mentoring is a concept more fully used by other fields, such as business, than in nursing and may not always translate well for use in nursing. Therefore, clarifying the meaning of the existing concept of mentoring and developing an operational definition for use in nursing are aims of this concept analysis. Mentoring is broadly based and concentrates on developing areas such as career progression, scholarly achievements, and personal development. Mentoring relationships are based around developing reciprocity and accountability between each partner. Mentoring is seen related to transition in practice, role acquisition, and socialization, as a way to support new colleagues. Mentorship is related to nurses' success in nursing practice linked to professionalism, nursing quality improvement, and self-confidence.
概念分析的目的是通过定义概念的属性和内部结构来审视其结构与功能。概念分析能够通过提供精确的操作定义来澄清过度使用或模糊不清的概念，并促进相互理解。与护理领域相比，指导这一概念在商业等其他领域得到了更充分的运用，而且在护理领域使用时可能并不总是能很好地转化。因此，阐明现有指导概念的含义并制定适用于护理领域的操作定义是本次概念分析的目标。指导具有广泛的基础，专注于职业发展、学术成就和个人发展等领域的发展。指导关系基于在每个伙伴之间建立互惠和问责制。指导被视为与实践过渡、角色获得和社会化相关，是支持新同事的一种方式。导师指导与护士在护理实践中的成功相关，这与专业精神、护理质量提升和自信心有关。
