"Readiness for enhanced healthy aging" nursing diagnosis: Content validation by experts

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Nursing Science

Background:

• Healthy aging is a crucial aspect of geriatric care.
• NANDA-I nursing diagnoses require rigorous validation for clinical application.

Purpose of the Study:

• To validate the content of the nursing diagnosis 'Readiness for enhanced healthy aging'.
• To ensure the accuracy and clinical relevance of this diagnosis for nursing practice.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive, methodological study utilizing the Fehring model for diagnostic content validation.
• Involved 74 expert nurses in gerontology with NANDA-I nursing diagnosis knowledge.

Main Results:

• The title, definition, and three defining characteristics of the diagnosis were validated.
• A Diagnostic Content Validity Index of 0.81 was achieved.
• Suggested domain and class within the NANDA-I Taxonomy II.

Conclusions:

• Expert validation confirmed the adequacy of the 'Readiness for enhanced healthy aging' diagnosis elements.
• This validated diagnosis will aid nurses in understanding and promoting healthy aging.
• It supports the development of interventions and rethinking of health promotion strategies for the elderly, aligning with WHO recommendations.