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Self-neglect: a proposed new NANDA diagnosis.
Susanne Gibbons1, William Lauder, Ruth Ludwick
1Catholic University of America, Washington, DC, USA. jfgibbons@comcast.net
Summary
A new nursing diagnosis, self-neglect, is proposed to address self-care problems. This standardized terminology will improve identification and intervention for this international health concern.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare
- Public Health
Background:
- Self-neglect presents significant challenges in identification and intervention for healthcare professionals.
- Existing terminology lacks clarity, leading to inconsistencies in care across various settings and countries.
- There is a need for a standardized diagnosis to address the spectrum of self-care deficits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a new nursing diagnosis: self-neglect.
- To provide a framework for understanding and classifying self-neglect based on severity and intentionality.
- To fill a gap in current standardized nursing terminology.
Main Methods:
- Review of research studies and literature from nursing and other disciplines.
- Analysis of primary research findings.
- Synthesis of data to define subtypes of self-neglect.
Main Results:
- A new diagnosis, self-neglect, is proposed.
- The diagnosis encompasses a range of self-care problems with varying impact on health.
- Two subtypes of self-neglect are identified based on intentionality.
Conclusions:
- The proposed self-neglect diagnosis enhances standardized nursing terminology.
- This diagnosis supports nurses in addressing an interdisciplinary and international health concern.
- Recognizing self-neglect as a nursing label is crucial for clinicians and policymakers, improving care planning and consistency.