Development and content validation of an NOC-based instrument for measuring knowledge and self-care behaviors in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: CoNOCiTHE.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to design and validate the content of an instrument based on the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) "Knowledge: disease process" and "Risk control: hypertension" to measure pregnant women's knowledge and self-care behaviors about hypertensive disorders. METHODS: The study was carried out in three phases: (a) content validity of the indicators, (b) construction, and (c) content validity of the instrument. FINDINGS: The instrument contains 72 items with an average content validity ratio and representativeness of 0.92. The items that did not reach the established values were eliminated or reformulated according to the observations made by the experts. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides the first instrument for perinatal maternal care designed from the NOC that has demonstrated adequate content validity and representativeness of the NOCs on which it is based. The next phase in the development of the instrument is to test its validity and reliability. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: CoNOCiTHE is a tool that can be useful in assessing pregnant women's knowledge and self-care behaviors about hypertensive disorders, contributing to the documentation and quality of maternal perinatal nursing care.

Desarrollo y evaluacion psicometrica de una forma abreviada de la escala de posicionamiento ante el diagnostico enfermero / A forma abreviada da escala posições frente ao diagnostico de enfermagem: desenvolvimento e avaliação psicométrica / A short form of the positions on nursing diagnosis scale: development and psychometric testing

El Position on Nursing Diagnosis (PND) es una escala que utiliza la técnica del diferencial semántico para medir las actitudes hacia el concepto diagnóstico enfermero. El estudio objetivó desarrollar una forma abreviada de la versión española de esta escala, evaluar sus propiedades psicométricas y eficiencia. Se utilizó un doble enfoque empírico-teórico para obtener una forma reducida del PND, el PND-7-SV, que fuera equivalente a la original. Mediante un diseño transversal a través de encuesta, se evaluó la fiabilidad (consistencia interna y fiabilidad test-retest), validez de constructo (análisis factorial exploratorio, técnica de grupos conocidos y validez discriminante) y de criterio (validez concurrente), sensibilidad al cambio y eficiencia del PND-7-SV en una muestra de 476 estudiantes de enfermería españoles. Los resultados avalaron la utilidad del PND-7-SV para medir las actitudes hacia el diagnóstico enfermero de manera equivalente a la forma completa de la escala y en un tiempo más reducido.

O Position on Nursing Diagnosis (PND) é uma escala que utiliza a técnica do diferencial semântico para medir atitudes em relação ao conceito diagnóstico de enfermagem. O objetivo deste estudo foi desenvolver uma forma abreviada da versão em espanhol desta escala e avaliar suas propriedades psicométricas e eficiência. Foi utilizada uma dupla abordagem teórico-empírica para obter uma forma curta do PND, o PND-7-SV, que era equivalente à original. Usando um desenho transversal através de pesquisa, foi avaliada a confiabilidade (consistência interna e confiabilidade teste-reteste), validade de constructo (análise fatorial exploratória, técnica de grupos conhecidos e validade discriminante) e de critério (validade concorrente), sensibilidade à mudança e eficiência da PND-7-SV em uma amostra de 476 estudantes de enfermagem espanholas. Os resultados endossaram a utilidade do PND-7-SV para medir atitudes em relação ao diagnóstico de enfermagem de maneira equivalente à forma completa da escala e em um curto tempo.

The Positions on Nursing Diagnosis (PND) is a scale that uses the semantic differential technique to measure nurses' attitudes towards the nursing diagnosis concept. The aim of this study was to develop a shortened form of the Spanish version of this scale and evaluate its psychometric properties and efficiency. A double theoretical-empirical approach was used to obtain a short form of the PND, the PND-7-SV, which would be equivalent to the original. Using a cross-sectional survey design, the reliability (internal consistency and test-retest reliability), construct (exploratory factor analysis, known-groups technique and discriminant validity) and criterion-related validity (concurrent validity), sensitivity to change and efficiency of the PND-7-SV were assessed in a sample of 476 Spanish nursing students. The results endorsed the utility of the PND-7-SV to measure attitudes toward nursing diagnosis in an equivalent manner to the complete form of the scale and in a shorter time.

[A short form of the positions on nursing diagnosis scale: development and psychometric testing]. / Desarrollo y evaluación psicométrica de una forma abreviada de la escala de posicionamiento ante el diagnóstico enfermero.

The Positions on Nursing Diagnosis (PND) is a scale that uses the semantic differential technique to measure nurses' attitudes towards the nursing diagnosis concept. The aim of this study was to develop a shortened form of the Spanish version of this scale and evaluate its psychometric properties and efficiency. A double theoretical-empirical approach was used to obtain a short form of the PND, the PND-7-SV, which would be equivalent to the original. Using a cross-sectional survey design, the reliability (internal consistency and test-retest reliability), construct (exploratory factor analysis, known-groups technique and discriminant validity) and criterion-related validity (concurrent validity), sensitivity to change and efficiency of the PND-7-SV were assessed in a sample of 476 Spanish nursing students. The results endorsed the utility of the PND-7-SV to measure attitudes toward nursing diagnosis in an equivalent manner to the complete form of the scale and in a shorter time.

Experiences with perinatal loss from the health professionals’ perspective / A experiência da perda perinatal a partir da perspectiva dos profissionais de saúde / La vivencia de la pérdida perinatal desde la perspectiva de los profesionales de la salud

The purpose of this paper is to know the experience of health professionals in situations of perinatal death and grief and to describe their action strategies in the management of perinatal loss. A qualitative study with a phenomenological approach was carried out through interviews conducted with 19 professionals. Three thematic categories were identified: Healthcare practice, feelings aroused by perinatal loss and meaning and beliefs about perinatal loss and grief. The results revealed that the lack of knowledge and skills to deal with perinatal loss are identified as the main reason behind unsuitable attitudes that are usually adopted in these situations. This generates anxiety, helplessness and frustration that compromise professional competency. The conclusion reached is that the promotion of training programs to acquire knowledge, skills and abilities in management of perinatal bereavement and the development of a clinical practice guideline for perinatal loss are necessary.

O objetivo deste artigo foi conhecer a experiência dos profissionais de saúde em casos de morte perinatal e o pesar decorrente e, ainda, descrever as estratégias de ação frente à perda perinatal. Trata-se de estudo qualitativo com abordagem fenomenológica, por meio de entrevista com 19 profissionais. Três categorias temáticas foram identificadas: a prática de cuidados de saúde, os sentimentos despertados pela perda perinatal e o significado e crenças sobre perda e pesar perinatal. Os resultados mostram que a falta de conhecimento e recursos para lidar com a perda perinatal torna inadequada as atitudes nessas situações, gerando sensação de desamparo, ansiedade e frustração que compromete a competência profissional. Conclui-se que é fundamental promover programas de treinamento para adquirir conhecimentos, aptidões e habilidades em pesar perinatal e desenvolver uma diretriz de prática clínica para o cuidado da perda perinatal.

El objetivo de este artículo es conocer la experiencia vivida por los profesionales de la salud en situaciones de muerte y duelo perinatal y describir las estrategias de actuación ante la pérdida perinatal. Se trata de un estudio cualitativo con un enfoque fenomenológico realizado a 19 profesionales a través de entrevistas. Se identificaron 3 categorías temáticas: la práctica asistencial, los sentimientos que despierta la pérdida perinatal y significado y creencias sobre la pérdida y el duelo perinatal. Los resultados ponen de manifiesto que la falta de conocimientos y de recursos para enfrentar la pérdida perinatal hace que se adopten actitudes poco adecuadas en estas situaciones, generando una sensación de ansiedad, impotencia y frustración que compromete la competencia profesional. Se concluye que es fundamental promover programas de formación para adquirir conocimientos y destrezas sobre el duelo perinatal y elaborar una guía de práctica clínica para la atención a la pérdida perinatal.

Experiences with perinatal loss from the health professionals' perspective.

The purpose of this paper is to know the experience of health professionals in situations of perinatal death and grief and to describe their action strategies in the management of perinatal loss. A qualitative study with a phenomenological approach was carried out through interviews conducted with 19 professionals. Three thematic categories were identified: Healthcare practice, feelings aroused by perinatal loss and meaning and beliefs about perinatal loss and grief. The results revealed that the lack of knowledge and skills to deal with perinatal loss are identified as the main reason behind unsuitable attitudes that are usually adopted in these situations. This generates anxiety, helplessness and frustration that compromise professional competency. The conclusion reached is that the promotion of training programs to acquire knowledge, skills and abilities in management of perinatal bereavement and the development of a clinical practice guideline for perinatal loss are necessary.