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Nursing diagnoses for the postpartum woman
S Tribotti1, N Lyons, S Blackburn
1Hospital Nursing Service, University Hospital, Seattle, WA 98195.
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
|November 1, 1988
Summary
New mothers commonly selected diagnoses related to comfort, growth, body fluids, mobility, and sleep within 72 hours postpartum. Knowledge deficit was identified as a concern by less than half of mothers, suggesting a need to adapt postpartum nursing care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Maternal Health
- Postpartum Care
Background:
- Postpartum care is crucial for maternal well-being.
- Understanding mothers' immediate concerns is vital for effective nursing interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify nursing diagnoses selected by mothers in the initial 72 hours after childbirth.
- To explore factors influencing these selections.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, correlational study design.
- A convenience sample of 231 mothers completed questionnaires.
- Mothers selected from a list of 34 nursing diagnoses.
Main Results:
- Mothers selected an average of nine nursing diagnoses.
- Most frequent diagnoses included alteration in comfort, potential for growth, alteration in body fluids, impaired mobility, and sleep pattern disturbance.
- Knowledge deficit was identified by only 34.5% of mothers.
Conclusions:
- Parity, delivery type, and postpartum duration influenced selected nursing diagnoses.
- Findings suggest a need to modify hospital-based postpartum nursing care focus.
- Nursing care should better address mothers' immediate postpartum concerns.