Application of anthropometric methods in the nursing process of nursing research

Abstract

Objectives: to identify anthropometric techniques and measurements related to nursing diagnoses and interventions, included in the NANDA International (NANDA-I) and Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC), respectively. Methods: descriptive study of the revision of the NANDA-I and NIC taxonomies by professors of Nursing of the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Results: A total of 24 nursing diagnoses, 20 nursing interventions and 71 nursing activities were identified that require the use of anthropometric measurements. Conclusions: anthropometric measurements are necessary in the conduct of numerous nursing diagnoses and nursing interventions that are commonly used in healthcare practice. It would be useful to systematize the use of anthropometric techniques in the application of the nursing process and to standardize this training process.

Completeness of Nurses’ Records in the Care of People With Tuberculosis: A Trend Study

“…The literature indicates that one of the possible causes for this divergence between the results may be linked to the disease historicity, due to the deep social roots caused by the labels that people with TB received 17 . Even with the evolution in coping with the disease, stigma is still present, requiring special attention from nurses, as this problem can distance users from the service and treatment 18 .…”

“…A study points out the importance of systematizing anthropometric techniques aiming at a good design to identify related factors or defining characteristics of diagnoses and correct implementation of nursing care plans in PHC 17 . The monitoring of vital signs in patients with TB should be performed by nurses so that the ideal care for each patient can be traced, highlighting the need for a correct record of this information 25 .…”