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Constipation. Consensual and empirical validation.

R E McShane, A M McLane

The Nursing Clinics of North America

|December 1, 1985

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This study validates the nursing diagnosis of constipation using consensual and empirical methods. Findings support its use in nursing practice, education, and research.

Area of Science:

Nursing
Clinical Diagnosis
Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

Nursing diagnoses require rigorous validation for clinical accuracy.
Constipation is a common patient issue requiring a clearly defined nursing diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the consensual and empirical validation process for the nursing diagnosis of constipation.
To illustrate the validation process using diverse study types.

Main Methods:

Employed a cluster of qualitative and quantitative studies.
Utilized consensual validation techniques.
Applied empirical validation methodologies.

Main Results:

The nursing diagnosis 'constipation' underwent successful consensual and empirical validation.

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The studies provided robust evidence supporting the diagnosis.

Conclusions:

The validation process confirms the utility of the constipation nursing diagnosis.
Findings have implications for nursing practice, education, and future research.