Concept Analysis of Adaptation Concept analysis is vital to nursing theory as it allows the writer to elucidate the definition of terms or concepts used so that both the writer and reader are on the same page, thus preventing any misinterpretations (McEwen & Wills, 2014). The process of concept analysis has several steps to ensure an appropriate amount of detail to prevent any confusion. Walker and Avant provide a framework of six steps, setting a standard that others can use to create their concept analysis. The following sections discuss the concept of adaptation from the Roy adaptation model, adapted by Walker and Avant: the purpose of the analysis, literature review, possible uses of the concept, attribute definitions, model cases, alternative
