Usefulness of the Diagnosis “Decreased Cardiac Output (00029)” in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure
CONCLUSIONSThis study determined the clinical validity of the nursing diagnosis DCO. Regarding construct validity, adjustment of the defining characteristics to the Rasch model was observed. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICEThis study improves the evidence‐based practice of nursing and strengthened the role of the nurse who leads care to this population. OBJETIVODeterminar la validez clínica y de constructo del diagnóstico de enfermería “Disminución del Gasto Cardíaco” en pacientes con falla cardíaca crónica. MÉTODOSEstudio de corte transversal. RESULTADOSUn total de 200 pacientes fueron estudiados. Las carac...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - May 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Lyda Zoraya Rojas Sánchez, Juliana Alexandra Hernández Vargas, Silvia Juliana Trujillo Cáceres, Zayne Milena Roa Díaz, Adriana Milena Jurado Arenales, Yesith Guillermo Toloza Pérez Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Sexual Health is Not Yet an Issue in Nursing Education
(Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - April 17, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Artur Dalfo Pibernat, Enric Dalfó Pibernat Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners Diagnose to Plan Evidence‐Based Care and Treatments
(Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - April 17, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Jane M. Brokel Tags: Guest Editorial Source Type: research

Issue Information
(Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - April 17, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Clinical Validation of the Nursing Diagnosis of Sexual Dysfunction in Pregnant Women
CONCLUSIONSThe diagnosis was validated in this sample. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICEThe prevalence of the diagnosis is a requirement for effective intervention. Validation in different social and cultural contexts would increase the clinical evidence of this diagnosis. OBJETIVOValidar o diagnóstico de enfermagem disfunção sexual em mulheres grávidas. MÉTODOSEstudo transversal, segundo o modelo de validação clínica de Richard Fehring. RESULTADOSA prevalência foi de 48,7%em306gestantes. Um total de 14 características definidoras foram validadas: sete principais e sete secundárias. A característica definidora procura ...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - April 4, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Dora Carteiro, Sílvia Caldeira, Lisete Sousa, Débora Costa, Cláudia Mendes Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Dying Care Nursing Intervention in the Institutional Care of End‐of‐Life Patients
CONCLUSIONSNurses reported infrequent use of communication activities with patients and relatives, which is related to the length of practice. CLINICAL RELEVANCEIt is necessary to focus on communication and psychosocial needs of EOL patients in both pregradual and lifelong nursing education. CÍLZjistit frekvenci aktivit NIC intervence Péče o umírající mezi českými sestry u pacientů v závěru života. METODYPrůřezová deskriptivní studie využívající strukturovaného dotazníku pro určení frekvence aktivit Péče o umírající prováděné 201 sestrou. VÝSLEDKYSestry u pacientů v závěru života čas...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - March 16, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Helena Kisvetrová, Eva Joanovič, Jiří Vévoda, David Školoudík Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Nursing Taxonomies in Spain: Research Themes Presented at the AENTDE Conferences Over a 16‐Year Period
CONCLUSIONThe prevalence of basic research studies increased notably over the 16‐year period. Content validity studies rose in number, while face validity studies fell. Studies of the practical implementation of taxonomies also declined. OBJETIVOIdentificar los tipos de estudios de taxonomías enfermeras y los temas de investigación prioritarios presentados en las convenciones de AENTDE desde 1996 a 2012. MÉTODOSe revisaron 400 comunicaciones y 27 ponencias presentadas a 9 simposiums de AENTDE realizando un análisis del tipo de estudio y un análisis de contenido de los temas. RESULTADOSLos estudios más frecuentes so...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - March 16, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Silamani J. Adolf Guirao‐Goris, Maria Teresa Lluch‐Canut, Susana Martín‐Iglesias, Aurora Quero‐Rufián, Juan Francisco Roldán Merino Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Dying Care Nursing Intervention in the Institutional Care of End ‐of‐Life Patients
CONCLUSIONSNurses reported infrequent use of communication activities with patients and relatives, which is related to the length of practice. CLINICAL RELEVANCEIt is necessary to focus on communication and psychosocial needs of EOL patients in both pregradual and lifelong nursing education. CÍLZjistit frekvenci aktivit NIC intervence Péče o umírající mezi českými sestry u pacientů v závěru života. METODYPrůřezová deskriptivní studie využívající strukturovaného dotazníku pro určení frekvence aktivit Péče o umírající prováděné 201 sestrou. VÝSLEDKYSestry u pacientů v závěru života čas...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - March 15, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Helena Kisvetrov á, Eva Joanovič, Jiří Vévoda, David Školoudík Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Nursing Taxonomies in Spain: Research Themes Presented at the AENTDE Conferences Over a 16 ‐Year Period
CONCLUSIONThe prevalence of basic research studies increased notably over the 16‐year period. Content validity studies rose in number, while face validity studies fell. Studies of the practical implementation of taxonomies also declined. OBJETIVOIdentificar los tipos de estudios de taxonomías enfermeras y los temas de investigación prioritarios presentados en las convenciones de AENTDE desde 1996 a 2012. MÉTODOSe revisaron 400 comunicaciones y 27 ponencias presentadas a 9 simposiums de AENTDE realizando un análisis del tipo de estudio y un análisis de contenido de los temas. RESULTADOSLos estudios más frecuentes so...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - March 15, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Silamani J. Adolf Guirao ‐Goris, Maria Teresa Lluch‐Canut, Susana Martín‐Iglesias, Aurora Quero‐Rufián, Juan Francisco Roldán Merino Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Toward a More Robust and Efficient Usability Testing Method of Clinical Decision Support for Nurses Derived From Nursing Electronic Health Record Data
CONCLUSIONSThe method outlined allows the rapid integration of nursing terminology based electronic health record data into routine workflow and holds strong potential for improving patient outcomes. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICEThe methods and organizational tools for development of multiple CDS system features can be used to translate knowledge into practice. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - January 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Karen Dunn Lopez, Alessandro Febretti, Janet Stifter, Andrew Johnson, Diana J. Wilkie, Gail Keenan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Nursing Interventions and Outcomes for the Diagnosis of Impaired Tissue Integrity in Patients After Cardiac Catheterization: Survey
CONCLUSIONSThe expected outcomes and the most significant interventions for the implementation of nursing care during the immediate recovery of patients with impaired tissue integrity following invasive hemodynamic procedures were defined. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICEThe study findings support selection of appropriate nursing outcomes and interventions for this patient profile. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - January 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Marian Valentini Pezzi, Eneida Rejane Rabelo‐Silva, Angelita Paganin, Emiliane Nogueira Souza Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Developing and Testing of a Software Prototype to Support Diagnostic Reasoning of Nursing Students
CONCLUSIONFull development of this software shows strong potential for enhancing students’ diagnostic reasoning. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICENew graduates may be able to apply diagnostic reasoning more rapidly by exercising their diagnostic skills within this software. OBJETIVODesenvolver e testar um protótipo de software educativo para melhorar o raciocínio diagnóstico de estudantes de enfermagem. MÉTODOSUma abordagem mista foi utilizada e incluiu validação de conteúdo por 13 experts e testagem do protótipo por 56 estudantes. RESULTADOSSugestões dos experts incluíram ajustes na escrita, inclusão de novas...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - January 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Vanessa Emille Carvalho Sousa, Marcos Venícios Lopes, Gail M. Keenan, Karen Dunn Lopez Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Clinical Validation of the Indicators and Definitions of the Nursing Outcome "Tissue Integrity: Skin and Mucous Membranes” in People With Diabetes Mellitus
CONCLUSIONSThe indicators and their definitions have been validated clinically. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICEThe use of indicators with definitions can contribute to reliable and accurate evaluation of the tissue integrity of the feet in people with diabetes mellitus and, thus, assist in the measurement of the effectiveness of the nursing care provided. OBJETIVOValidar clinicamente os indicadores do resultado de enfermagem “Integridade Tissular: pele e mucosas” e suas definições conceituais e operacionais em pessoas com diabetes mellitus. MÉTODOSEstudo metodológico que consistiu na avaliação de 100 participan...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - January 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Natália Chantal Magalhães da Silva, Ana Railka de Souza Oliveira‐Kumakura, Sue Moorhead, Ana Emília Pace, Emília Carvalho Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Cross Mapping Between the Priority Nursing Care for Stroke Patients Treated With Thrombolytic Therapy and the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC)
CONCLUSIONSThere was correspondence between all priority nursing care interventions for stroke patients treated with thrombolytic therapy and the NIC. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICEThe nursing care cited by the nurses was corroborated by the NIC, providing evidence for the clinical practice. OBJETIVOVerificar a correspondência entre os cuidados de enfermagem prioritários a pacientes com acidente vascular encefálico tratados com terapia trombolítica e a Classificação das Intervenções de Enfermagem (NIC). MÉTODOSEstudo de mapeamento cruzado com uma entrevista semi‐estruturada aplicada a 11 enfermeiros especial...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - January 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Carine Lais Nonnenmacher, Christiane Wahast Ávila, Vanessa Monteiro Mantovani, Mara Ambrosina Vargas, Isabel Cristina Echer, Amália Lucena Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Nursing Outcomes for the Evaluation of Patients During Smoking Cessation
CONCLUSIONSConsensus allowed the selection of NOC outcomes and indicators, which will allow us to evaluate patients during smoking cessation using a standardized classification. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICEA standardized classification provides a more qualified evaluation of patients during smoking cessation. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - January 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Vanessa Monteiro Mantovani, Alba Luz Rodríguez Acelas, Amália FátimaLucena, Miriam Abreu Almeida, Elizeth Paz da Silva Heldt, Solange Klockner Boaz, Isabel Cristina Echer Tags: Original Article Source Type: research