Available online 20 April 2022, 151586
Highlights•Process of building the concept transition to peace
•Experience of making difficult decisions at the end of life for loved ones
•Ten-phase process of concept building
•Transition to peace is defined as a rhythmic movement from trepidation to solace
AbstractPurposeThe purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the process of building the concept transition to peace which will provide a foundation for continued research and understanding of the experience of making difficult decisions for loved ones at the end of life.
MethodThe development of this concept was guided by an established 10-phase process. The process began with a practice story about a family's experience of withdrawing medical care from a loved one at the end of life. A phenomenon of interest was derived from a practice story and developed into an emerging concept when linked to a theoretical lens. Preliminary core qualities to support the emerging concept were derived from the literature and a reconstructed story was obtained to demonstrate experiential support of the core qualities. Development of a mini-saga and refinement of core qualities with definitions followed. A model was constructed to demonstrate the relationship among the concepts. A mini-synthesis was then created to pull together the population of interest, definition of the concept, and a plan for future research.
ImplicationsEnd of life decision making for loved ones can result in feelings of fear and uncertainty for family members. As a concept, transition to peace will provide the foundation for a future program of research to gain further understanding of bringing a family to a place of peace when confronted with life changing decisions.
KeywordsConcept building
Fear
Trepidation
Peace
Solace
Decision-making
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