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Risk for Complicated Immigration Transition: New Diagnosis for NANDA-International
Rosa Rifà-Ros1, Carme Espinosa Fresnedo2, Mireia Alcázar París3
1EHEA degree in Nursing at Blanquerna School of Health Sciences, Universitat Ramon Llull, Membership in the research group "Infermeria Avançada".
International Journal of Nursing Knowledge
|March 1, 2018
Summary
A new nursing diagnosis, "Risk for Complicated Immigration Transition," was developed to address the vulnerabilities of immigrants. This diagnosis aims to enhance nursing interventions and empower individuals navigating the immigration process.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Immigration presents unique challenges and vulnerabilities for individuals.
- Existing nursing diagnoses may not fully capture the complexities of the immigration experience.
- There is a need for specialized nursing knowledge to support immigrant populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the developmental process for a new NANDA-International (NANDA-I) nursing diagnosis.
- To establish a nursing diagnosis for "Risk for Complicated Immigration Transition."
Main Methods:
- Followed established NANDA-I developmental processes.
- Conducted two research studies to identify risk factors and nursing diagnoses related to immigration.
- Identified factors contributing to vulnerability in migrated individuals.
Main Results:
- Proposed a new nursing diagnosis label: "Risk for Complicated Immigration Transition."
- Defined the diagnosis and identified associated risk factors.
- Provided a framework for understanding and addressing immigration-related health risks.
Conclusions:
- The new diagnosis will strengthen nursing interventions for immigrants.
- Empowers immigrant individuals to develop coping resources for the immigration process.
- Enhances the capacity of nursing to support vulnerable migrant populations.
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