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Healthcare needs scale for patients with HIV/AIDS: content validation
R A Berk1, S S Poe, J A Baigis-Smith
1School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD.
Summary
This study adapted nursing care specifications for patients with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). The revised framework and 44-item scale offer a valid measure for diverse healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Public Health
- HIV/AIDS Care
Background:
- Existing community health specifications require adaptation for specific patient populations.
- Patients with HIV/AIDS have unique nursing requirements across various care settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt Peters' community health specifications for patients with HIV/AIDS.
- To develop and validate a scale measuring patient characteristics related to healthcare needs for HIV/AIDS patients.
Main Methods:
- Adapted existing nursing care specifications.
- Collected validity evidence through a judgmental review panel.
- Developed a 62-item multiple-choice item sample, resulting in a 44-item scale.
Main Results:
- A set of specifications for environmental, psychosocial, physiological, and health behavior domains was established.
- A 44-item scale was developed, assessing patient characteristics across four healthcare need levels.
- Content-related validity evidence was obtained for the revised specifications and scale.
Conclusions:
- The adapted specifications and validated scale are suitable for assessing HIV/AIDS patients' nursing needs.
- This framework supports standardized and evidence-based care for HIV/AIDS patients in diverse settings.
- The study provides a valuable tool for evaluating and planning nursing care for this population.