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Claudia Angélica Mainenti Ferreira Mercês1,2, Jaqueline da Silva Soares Souto3, Kênia Rocha Leite Zaccaro3,4
1Graduate Program in Nursing School Anna Nery Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Purpose:
To analyze the concept of "Death anxiety" (00147) and to propose modifications in the components of this diagnosis in Taxonomy II of NANDA-I.
Methods:
A conceptual analysis was developed based on the eight steps proposed by Walker and Avant.
Findings:
Twenty-six articles were included from a search in four databases. Three defining attributes, nine antecedents, and two consequent ones were identified from concept analysis.
Conclusions:
Conceptual analysis made possible the clarification of this diagnosis and the proposition of modifications in its components, which could provide a diagnostic accuracy.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
Clarification of the diagnosis will allow the accurate identification of this phenomenon in clinical practice and, consequently, more appropriate nursing interventions.
Objetivo:
Analisar o conceito de "Ansiedade relacionada à morte" (00147) e propor modificações nos componentes deste diagnóstico na Taxonomia II da NANDA-I. MÉTODOS: Uma análise conceitual foi desenvolvida com base nos oito passos propostos por Walker e Avant.
Resultados:
Vinte e seis artigos foram incluídos a partir de uma busca em quatro base de dados. Três atributos definidores, nove antecedentes e dois consequentes foram identificados a partir da análise deste conceito. CONCLUSÕES: A análise conceitual possibilitou a clarificação deste diagnóstico e a proposição de modificações em seus componentes, o que poderá proporcionar uma acurácia diagnóstica. IMPLICAÇÕES PARA A ENFERMAGEM: A clarificação do diagnóstico possibilitará a identificação precisa deste fenômeno na prática clínica e, consequentemente, intervenções de enfermagem mais adequadas.
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