The Perioperative Nursing Data Set in Korean: translation, validation, and testing.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Health Informatics

Background:

• The Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) is a standardized tool for perioperative nursing documentation.
• Standardization of nursing data is crucial for improving patient care and research.
• Adaptation of international data sets is necessary for diverse healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To translate the Perioperative Nursing Data Set (PNDS) into Korean.
• To evaluate the validity and usefulness of the translated PNDS in South Korean clinical settings.
• To identify potential improvements for the PNDS in the Korean context.

Main Methods:

• Translation of the PNDS into Korean.
• Survey of 142 nurses regarding the translated PNDS's usefulness.
• Analysis and mapping of nursing notes from 20 surgical patients using the translated PNDS.
• Evaluation conducted in two tertiary hospitals in Seoul, South Korea.

Main Results:

• Nurses perceived the translated PNDS as useful in their clinical practice.
• The study identified areas for improvement in the PNDS for Korean perioperative settings.
• Mapping of nursing notes demonstrated the applicability of the PNDS.

Conclusions:

• The translated PNDS is a potentially valuable tool for Korean perioperative nursing.
• Inclusion of action-related statements is recommended to enhance the PNDS's utility.
• Further refinement of the PNDS is suggested to optimize its use in South Korea.