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The purpose of this article was to elucidate some definitions and understandings of the concept vulnerability. The analysis was inspired by «The Pragmatic Utility Method» by Morse and based on a review of eight scientific nursing articles presenting different perspectives, understandings and definitions of vulnerability. All articles discussed whether vulnerability is a feeling or an experience of the individual person or whether vulnerability is an external concept imposed on groups of people. Moreover, it was discussed who and when people or groups could be considered vulnerable. The understanding and definition of vulnerability differed in the eight articles. Each article offers a definition, understanding and use of the concept that is strengthening the use of the concept within nursing. Vulnerability must be considered as a partly mature concept. In nursing it must be attempted to define the concept within the context it is used.

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