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Ineffective breathing pattern in children with congenital heart disease: definitions and outcomes

Viviane Martins da Silva1, Marcos Venícios de Oliveira Lopes, Thelama Leite de Araujo

  • 1Federal University of Ceará, Brazil.

Paediatric Nursing
|December 15, 2010
PubMed

Insights

This study validated operational definitions for ineffective breathing patterns in children with congenital heart disease. The findings support using these definitions but recommend ongoing review for accuracy.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Cardiology
  • Respiratory Physiology

Background:

  • Ineffective breathing patterns are a concern in children with congenital heart disease (CHD).
  • Accurate operational definitions are crucial for consistent assessment and management of respiratory issues in these children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the content validity of operational definitions for respiratory indicators related to ineffective breathing patterns in pediatric CHD patients.
  • To ensure the reliability and accuracy of nursing assessments for respiratory function in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A methodological study involving Brazilian expert nurses.
  • Assessment of item-objective congruence and criterion-related adequacy of operational definitions.
  • Utilized established psychometric principles for content validity evaluation.

Main Results:

  • Thirty-two indicators achieved an item-objective congruence score exceeding 0.80.
  • A content validity index above 0.80 was confirmed for at least 16 indicators across all criteria.
  • High congruence suggests robust definitions for clinical application.

Conclusions:

  • The validated operational definitions are beneficial for clinical practice in managing pediatric CHD.
  • Continuous review and refinement of these definitions are recommended to maintain relevance and accuracy.
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