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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Nursing diagnosis “Terminality Syndrome”: a content analysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(1):e20190808
03-24-2021
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLENursing diagnosis “Terminality Syndrome”: a content analysis
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2021;74(1):e20190808
03-24-2021DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0808
Views0ABSTRACT
Objectives:
to validate the nursing diagnosis “Terminality Syndrome” with experts.
Methods:
a quantitative research of content validation type based on collective wisdom approach. An online semi-structured questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection, and Content Validity Index and Wilcoxon test were used for comparing possible differences.
Results:
the questionnaire was answered by 89 professionals after judges’ assessment in relation to the structural components of the diagnosis proposed. The mean Content Validity Index of items was above that recommended, except for title, which was ≥ 0.8. The suggestions were reviewed and accepted, being forwarded for a new analysis, reaching 83.7% of agreement among participants.
Conclusions:
the diagnosis’ content proved to be valid by judges. With that, it is expected to contribute with a useful nursing diagnosis for nursing practice documentation in palliative care.
Keywords:Hospice and Palliative Care NursingHospice CareNursing DiagnosisPalliative CareValidation StudySee more -
REFLECTION
Permission for departing: spiritual nursing care in human finitude
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):e20180622
04-09-2020
Abstract
REFLECTIONPermission for departing: spiritual nursing care in human finitude
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(3):e20180622
04-09-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0622
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Objectives:
To reflect on teaching experience in the application of the spiritual nursing care called permission for departing.
Methods:
It is a methodological reflection and description of a subtle technology for spiritual nursing care called permission for departing.
Results:
the permission for departing is a spiritual care that allows for an intentional therapeutic relationship of trust and safety among the professional, patients, and the family, enabling the expression of feelings, beliefs, and religious or spiritual rites that help in death and dying situations.
Final Considerations:
a concept structured by words and attitudes reinforcing what is positive was coined, aiming at a consciousness state of peace and the promotion of dignity in the death and dying process, as well as for time for the patients, their families and the team to experience contemplation and parting.