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Noncompliance: an update.

G G Whitley

    Issues in Mental Health Nursing
    |June 1, 1991
    PubMed
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    Nurses question the utility of the nursing diagnosis of noncompliance. While generally agreeing with established characteristics, they identified additional factors, highlighting ongoing debate in patient care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • Patient compliance has been a significant focus in healthcare for decades.
    • The nursing diagnosis of noncompliance has generated controversy and ongoing discussion among healthcare professionals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the clinical use of noncompliance as a nursing diagnosis.
    • To identify defining characteristics and etiologies for the diagnosis of noncompliance.
    • To examine alternative diagnoses used when noncompliance is not applied.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey questionnaire was administered to 104 nurses in Illinois.
    • Participants were members of the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA).

    Main Results:

    • A significant portion of respondents (53%) reported not using the noncompliance diagnosis.

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  • Respondents generally agreed with NANDA's listed defining characteristics and etiologies.
  • Nurses identified additional characteristics and etiologies not currently listed by NANDA.

    • Conclusions:

    • The acceptability and utility of the noncompliance nursing diagnosis remain subjects of debate.
    • There is consensus on many NANDA-defined characteristics, but also a recognized need for expansion.
    • Further research may refine the understanding and application of this nursing diagnosis.