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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Clinical Decision Support Systems
  • Ostomy Care

Background:

  • Ostomy care requires accurate clinical decision-making.
  • A validated digital tool can standardize and improve ostomy management.
  • Previous validation confirmed face and content validity of the Ostomy Algorithm.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the construct validity of a digital Ostomy Algorithm.
  • To assess the algorithm's performance using real-life digital clinical scenarios.
  • To confirm the algorithm's utility as a clinical decision instrument.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional, mixed-methods Web-based survey was employed.
  • 297 registered nurses (RNs) participated, including expert and non-expert ostomy nurses.
  • Participants responded to 7 digital ostomy scenarios using the algorithm's components.

Main Results:

  • The mean overall correct response rate was 84.23%.
  • Accuracy varied slightly by self-reported ostomy knowledge level, with all groups performing well.
  • No negative feedback regarding the algorithm was reported.

Conclusions:

  • The digital Ostomy Algorithm is the only validated instrument of its kind.
  • It demonstrates strong construct validity for clinical decision-making in ostomy care.
  • Further research should focus on bedside application and patient outcome tracking.