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Reporting Nursing Interventions Classification and Nursing Outcomes Classification in Nursing Research: A Systematic
Elham H Othman1,2, Fedaa Shatnawi1, Omymah Alrajabi1
1School of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
International Journal of Nursing Knowledge
|November 20, 2019
Summary
This review found limited reporting of Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) and Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) in nursing research. Further experimental studies are needed to examine their use in nursing documentation.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Informatics
- Healthcare Documentation
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Nursing classification systems standardize documentation and communication.
- Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) and Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) are key terminology systems.
- Effective use of NIC/NOC is crucial for consistent nursing practice reporting.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the extent of NIC/NOC reporting in published nursing research.
- To identify trends and gaps in the utilization of NIC/NOC in the nursing literature.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines.
- Searches were performed across three major electronic databases.
- Included studies were analyzed for their focus on NIC/NOC description, validation, or comparison.
Main Results:
- Eighteen articles met the inclusion criteria.
- Nine studies described common NIC/NOC usage.
- Six studies validated NIC/NOC effectiveness, and two compared different systems.
Conclusions:
- The current body of evidence on NIC/NOC reporting is limited by study quality.
- Further research using experimental designs is recommended to evaluate NIC/NOC in nursing documentation.
- Enhanced utilization of NIC/NOC can improve the standardization of nursing care.
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