Date of Award
Spring 1989
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Nursing
Abstract
Peer Review is a concept under-utilized within the nursing profession. Nursing literature supports the process of peer review, but nursing practitioners seldom implement it into practice because they either are uncertain about the process, or the effect peer review has on the nurse's practice. This paper analyzes the concept of peer review. After an introduction to the historical perspective of peer review, the current practice in the nursing profession and with other disciplines is presented followed by the current definitions of peer review. A model, contrary, related and borderline case of peer review is introduced and then peer review criteria are defined. Finally, a conceptual model for nursing peer review is constructed and the paper concludes with a call for research to support nursing peer review. Peer review helps to shape the accountability, autonomy and professionalism of nursing practice. With sufficient research to validate this assumption, peer review could become a standard of practice in the nursing profession.
Recommended Citation
LaFond, Sharon, "Concept Analysis of Peer Review" (1989). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 3443.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/3443