Adaptive problems according to Roy and diagnoses founded on the ICNP® in hypertensive patients with associated diseases

Abstract

doi: 10.5216/ree.v15i2.17758 - http://dx.doi.org/10.5216/ree.v15i2.17758.

ABSTRACT

The objective of the present study was to identify the adaptive problems and stimuli founded on Roy’s theoretical model, as well as the nursing diagnoses according to the 1^st version of the ICNP^®. This multiple case study was performed with 45 hypertensive patients with associated diseases, seen at a health unit of the 5^th Regional Executive Department - Fortaleza. Among the identified adaptive problems, having a sedentary lifestyle showed the highest incidence (84.4% of individuals), followed by overweight/obesity (57.8%) and sleep pattern disturbances (42.2%). Of all the identified nursing diagnoses, 64.3% referred to the biological aspect, and the most prevalent were: Partial Self Care (93.3%), Impaired Exercise Pattern (84.4%), Impaired Dentition (82.2%), Poor Learning (60.0%), Overweight/Obesity (57.7%). In conclusion, identifying adaptive problems helps to elaborate diagnoses, which assign a unique language to nursing besides increase professional autonomy and quality care.

Descriptors: Nursing Theory; Hypertension; Classification.