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Using ICIDH-2 in the classification of nursing diagnoses: results from two pilot studies
Theo van Achterberg1, Carla Frederiks, Nynke Thien
1Department of Nursing Science, University Medical Centre St Radboud, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. t.vanachterberg@hsv.kun.nl
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|February 20, 2002
Summary
The International Classification of Functioning and Disability, Version 2 (ICIDH-2) is relevant for nursing diagnoses. Pilot studies show it can classify most nursing diagnoses, though further research is needed.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Rehabilitation
- Health Informatics
Background:
- The International Classification of Functioning and Disability, Version 2 (ICIDH-2) is a framework relevant to healthcare professionals.
- Nurses had limited input in ICIDH-2's development and lack experience using it.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the applicability of the ICIDH-2 within the nursing domain.
- To explore the fit between ICIDH-2 and nursing diagnoses.
Main Methods:
- Two pilot studies were conducted.
- Study 1: Experts and nurses classified patient problems from video cases.
- Study 2: A panel classified 199 nursing diagnoses from patient files using ICIDH-2.
Main Results:
- ICIDH-2 demonstrated relevance to nursing.
- A large majority of nursing diagnoses could be classified using ICIDH-2.
Conclusions:
- ICIDH-2 is a potentially valuable tool for classifying nursing diagnoses.
- Nurses should actively participate in the ongoing development of ICIDH to enhance its utility for the profession.
- Further research is recommended due to the pilot nature and limited scope of these studies.