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Thalys Maynnard Costa Ferreira1, Josefa Danielma Lopes Ferreira1, Carla Lidiane Jácome Dos Santos1
1Universidade Federal da Paraíba. João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil.
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This study validated a data collection instrument for hospitalized children aged 0-5 years. The instrument demonstrated content validity, enhancing pediatric care quality.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nursing
- Health Sciences Research
- Methodological Studies
Background:
- Effective data collection is crucial for optimizing care in pediatric settings.
- Validating instruments ensures reliable and accurate information for hospitalized children (0-5 years).
Purpose of the Study:
- To verify the content validity of a data collection instrument for children aged 0-5 years hospitalized in a pediatric clinic.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional methodological study involving 11 experts.
- Content validation steps were followed for instrument development.
- Data analysis included Content Validity Index (CVI) and Kappa agreement.
Main Results:
- The Content Validity Index (CVI) was 0.94.
- Kappa agreement analysis yielded a Kappa of 0.71.
- Expert suggestions led to 81.9% agreement, indicating instrument suitability.
Conclusions:
- The instrument is content-valid for pediatric care.
- It significantly contributes to improving care for hospitalized children aged 0-5 years.
- This validated tool supports evidence-based pediatric nursing practices.
Objective:
to verify the validity of indicators' content referring to the instrument for data collection in children aged 0 to 5 years hospitalized in a pediatric clinic.
Method:
a cross-sectional methodological study was carried out with 11 experts between January and May 2018. For data collection, the steps for validating the instrument's content were respected. For data analysis, Content Validity Index and Kappa agreement analysis were used.
Results:
after content analysis, a Content Validity Index of 0.94 and Kappa 0.71 was issued according to the experts' suggestions 81.9%. Therefore, the instrument was suitable for applicability.
Conclusion:
the instrument proved to be valid in terms of content for pediatric care, contributing significantly to improving care for hospitalized children aged 0 to 5 years.
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