Elaboration and Validation of a Terminology Subset for Newborns With Central Venous Catheters

Abstract

Objective: to elaborate and validate the content of a terminology subset of the International Classification for Nursing Practice, in light of Betty Neuman's theoretical model, for newborns with a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter. Method: a methodological study carried out according to the guidelines of the Brazilian method for developing International Classification for Nursing Practice terminology subsets, through the following stages: 1) Identification of clinical findings relevant to the Nursing practice; 2) Cross-mapping of the findings identified with the International Classification for Nursing Practice terms, version 2019/2020; 3) Elaboration of the Nursing diagnoses, outcomes and interventions statements, based on Betty Neuman's theoretical model; 4) Validation of the statements' content by expert nurses, using the Delphi Technique in two rounds. The Content Validity Index was used for data analysis, where the statements with Content Validity Index values ≥ 0.80 were validated. Results: 86 clinical findings were identified, allowing for the development and validation of a terminology subset of the International Classification for Nursing Practice, composed of 31 diagnoses/outcomes, categorized according to the levels of intra-personal (3.03%), inter-personal (3.03%) and extra-personal (93.93%) stressors, as well as of 154 Nursing interventions. Conclusion: the elaboration and validation of a terminology subset of the International Classification for Nursing Practice for newborns with a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter offers support for better targeted provision of care and for quality assistance.