Sensory overload: A concept analysis

In the context of mental disorders sensory overload is a widely described phenomenon used in conjunction with psychiatric interventions such as removal from stimuli. However, the theoretical foundation of sensory overload as addressed in the literature can be described as insufficient and fragmentar...

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Published in:International journal of mental health nursing 2017-04, Vol.26 (2), p.110-120
Main Authors: Scheydt, Stefan, Müller Staub, Maria, Frauenfelder, Fritz, Nielsen, Gunnar H., Behrens, Johann, Needham, Ian
Format: Article
Language:English
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Catalogues
concept analysis
Conceptual analysis
Conceptual knowledge
Electronic publishing
Humans
Library catalogs
Medical diagnosis
Mental disorders
Mental Disorders - nursing
Mental Disorders - psychology
Mental health
Mental health care
Mental health services
Nurses
Nursing
Perception
Physical Stimulation
psychiatric nursing
Psychological Theory
Publishing
Referents
Sensory Gating
sensory overload
sensory overstimulation
Specification
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Summary:In the context of mental disorders sensory overload is a widely described phenomenon used in conjunction with psychiatric interventions such as removal from stimuli. However, the theoretical foundation of sensory overload as addressed in the literature can be described as insufficient and fragmentary. To date, the concept of sensory overload has not yet been sufficiently specified or analyzed. The aim of the study was to analyze the concept of sensory overload in mental health care. A literature search was undertaken using specific electronic databases, specific journals and websites, hand searches, specific library catalogues, and electronic publishing databases. Walker and Avant's method of concept analysis was used to analyze the sources included in the analysis. All aspects of the method of Walker and Avant were covered in this concept analysis. The conceptual understanding has become more focused, the defining attributes, influencing factors and consequences are described and empirical referents identified. The concept analysis is a first step in the development of a middle‐range descriptive theory of sensory overload based on social scientific and stress‐theoretical approaches. This specification may serve as a fundament for further research, for the development of a nursing diagnosis or for guidelines.
ISSN:1445-8330
1447-0349
DOI:10.1111/inm.12303