Diagnóstico de enfermagem risco de recuperação cirúrgica retardada: validação de conteúdo

Abstract

The objective of this study was to validate the proposal ofthe nursing diagnosis Risk for delayed surgical recovery. Methodologicalresearch for content validation by specialists, with a sample of 34 specialists. A data collection instrument was used containing a Likert-type scale of 1 to 5. The data analysis was the estimate proportion by the binomial test. Ten items were obtained from the assessed diagnosis proposal with a proportion superior or equal to 75%. Other seven items: Definition; Expressed feelings; History of healing delay; Prolonged surgical procedure; Advanced Age; Edema and trauma in the surgical site; High ASA Classification (American Society of Anesthesiologists), were assessed with a proportion lower than 75%, revised until reaching consensus among specialists. In conclusion, the nursing diagnosis was content validated. Its identification may allow predicting the vulnerability of patients with Risk for delayed surgical recovery (00246), and the planning of individualized perioperative interventions.