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Conceptual and Operational Definitions for the Nursing Diagnosis “Urinary Retention”
CONCLUSIONSIt is necessary to review the definition of this nursing diagnosis and most of its defining characteristics and related factors. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICEThe use of internationally known terms for various disciplines in areas of common knowledge helps to standardize the language used by professionals. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - October 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Juliana Neves da Costa, Micn éias Lacerda Botelho, Erika, Christianne Marocco Duran, Elenice Valentim Carmona, Ana, Railka de Souza Oliveira‐Kumakura, Maria Helena Baena de Moraes Lopes Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

An Exploration of Nursing Students ’ Clinical Decision‐Making Process
CONCLUSIONMost of the diagnoses determined by the students were in the “safety/ protection” domain; however, they determined no diagnoses in the “life principles” domain. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - October 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Ayten Zaybak, Handan Özdemir, Ahmet Erol, Elif Günay Ismailoğlu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Acceptability of Clinical Decision Support Interface Prototypes for a Nursing Electronic Health Record to Facilitate Supportive Care Outcomes
CONCLUSIONSParticipants completed the protocol and reported that all four interfaces, including the control (HANDS), were acceptable, easy to use, and useful. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING KNOWLEDGEFurther study is warranted before clinical implementation within the electronic health record. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - September 19, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Janet Stifter, Vanessa E. C. Sousa, Alessandro Febretti, Karen Dunn Lopez, Andrew Johnson, Yingwei Yao, Gail M. Keenan, Diana J. Wilkie Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The Nursing Diagnosis Disturbed Thought Processes: An Integrative Review
CONCLUSIONSThere exists an interest in the nursing diagnosis DTPs. However, the available evidence is not very extensive and further work is necessary in order to refine this nursing diagnosis. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICEThe re‐inclusion of DTPs in the NANDA‐I classification will specially contribute to increment its utility in mental healthcare. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - September 8, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Paula Escalada ‐Hermández, Blanca Marín‐Fernández Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Letter to the Editor —Comments on the Use of LOINC and SNOMED CT for Representing Nursing Data
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Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - August 30, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Swapna Abhyankar, Daniel J. Vreeman, Bonnie L. Westra, Connie W. Delaney Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Issue Information
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Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - July 9, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Clinical Validation of the Nursing Outcome “Swallowing Status” in People with Stroke: Analysis According to the Classical and Item Response Theories
CONCLUSIONSThis study presents a valid nursing outcome. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICEMost accurate monitoring of sensitivity to an intervention. OBJETIVOValidar clinicamente o resultado de enefermagem “Estado da Deglutição”. MÉTODOSO ajustamento do resultado foi investigado de acordo com as teorias Clássica e de Resposta ao Item. Os modelos foram comparados assumindo parâmetros de itens cruzados de igual discriminação. Investigaram‐se as propriedades de bondade do ajuste, funcionamento diferencial dos itens, estabilidade e consistência interna. RESULTADOSO resultado se ajustou melhor a partir do Modelo de cr...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - July 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Ana Railka de Souza Oliveira ‐Kumakura, Thelma Leite Araujo, Alice Gabrielle de Sousa Costa, Tahissa Frota Cavalcante, Marcos Venícios de Oliveira Lopes, Emilia Campos Carvalho Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Accuracy of the Defining Characteristics of the Nursing Diagnosis Hypothermia in Newborns
CONCLUSIONSlow gastric emptying, skin cool to touch, irritability, and bradycardia are good clinical indicators to infer initial stages of hypothermia and to confirm its presence. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICEAccuracy measures may contribute to the improvement of the diagnostic inferential process. OBJETIVOAnalisar acurácia das características definidoras de Hipotermia em recém‐nascidos e identificar a associação delas com variáveis clínicas. MÉTODOEstudo de acurácia transversal com análise estatística. RESULTADOSPreenchimento capilar lento, diminuição da ventilação, vasoconstrição periférica e ganh...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - July 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Wislla Ketlly Menezes Aquino, Marcos Ven ícios de Oliveira Lopes, Viviane Martins da Silva, Nathaly Bianka Moraes Fróes, Angélica Paixão Menezes, Aline de Aquino Peres Almeida, Bianca Alves Sobreira Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Linkages of Nursing Diagnoses, Outcomes, and Interventions Performed by Nurses Caring for Medical and Surgical Patients Using a Decision Support System
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Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - July 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Rita de Cassia Gengo e Silva, Regina C élia dos Santos Diogo, Diná de Almeida Lopes Monteiro da Cruz, Doris Ortiz, Diley Ortiz, Heloísa Helena Ciqueto Peres, Sue Moorhead Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Identification of Nursing Diagnosis –Outcome–Intervention Linkages for Inpatients in the Obstetrics Department Nursing Unit in South Korea
CONCLUSIONSHerein, the list of nursing diagnoses was observed to comprise the safety/protection domain, the list of nursing outcomes the physiological health domain, and the list of nursing interventions the physiological: complex domain. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICEThis result can contribute to improving the nursing quality and will help continuing education and documentation system refinement. 연구의 목적은 산과 간호단위 입원환자의 전자간호기록을 통해 간호사들이 실제 사용하는 주요 간호진단에 따른 간호결과와 간호중재의 연계를 확인하는 것이다. 본 연�...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - July 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Min Ji Yang, Hye Young Kim, Eun Ko, Hyun Kyung Kim Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Response To: Letter to The Editor – Comments on The Use of LOINC and SNOMED CT for Representing Nursing Data
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Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - July 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: G.M. Keenan, Y. Yao, K. Dunn Lopez, V.E.C. Sousa, J. Stifter, T.G.R. Macieira, A.D. Boyd, T.H. Herdman, S. Moorhead, A. McDaniel, D.J. Wilkie Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Psychometric Testing of INTEGRARE, an Instrument for the Assesment of Pressure Ulcer Risk in Inpatients
CONCLUSIONSINTEGRARE is a valid and reliable instrument with high sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic accuracy in measuring pressure ulcer (PU) risk in inpatients. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICEThis instrument allows us to know the effectiveness of nursing interventions, providing evidence for the validation of the diagnosis Risk for pressure ulcer (00249) as well as on health outcomes, due to the fact that PUs are nursing‐sensitive outcomes. OBJETIVOEvaluar las propiedades psicométricas de INTEGRARE, un instrumento basado en la Clasificación de Resultados de Enfermería. MÉTODOSe optó por un diseño transver...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - July 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Ana Mar ía Porcel‐Gálvez, Rocío Romero‐Castillo, Elena Fernández‐García, Sergio Barrientos‐Trigo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Concept Analysis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
CONCLUSIONSA better understanding of PTSD from a nursing perspective will help inform appropriate nursing interventions and prevention strategies, while expanding the knowledge synthesis and contribution of the nursing profession. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONSA model case, borderline case, and contrary case of PTSD are provided. Discussion of the importance of a lack or loss of meaning in PTSD is included, along with exploration of transformative learning theory to inform clinical practice for nurses addressing a disruption of meaning. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - May 23, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Bikram Sekhon Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The Use of the Nursing Process in Spain as Compared to the United States and Canada
CONCLUSIONSThe development of the nursing process in the United States and Canada started to happen in Spain about 15–20 years later and, today, is a reality. IMPLICATIONSCross‐sectional studies are needed to determine the changes in the development of the nursing process in Spain. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - May 18, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Joseba Xabier Huitzi ‐Egilegor, Maria Isabel Elorza‐Puyadena, Carmen Asurabarrena‐Iraola Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Titles and Abstracts: Brevity is Important
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Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - April 6, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Jane Flanagan Tags: Editorial Source Type: research