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Nursing interventions classification (NIC)

G M Bulechek1, J C McCloskey

  • 1College of Nursing, The University of Iowa, USA.

Medinfo. MEDINFO
|January 1, 1995
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The Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) offers a standardized language for nursing treatments, encompassing physiological and psychosocial interventions. This comprehensive system enhances care continuity, communication, and data collection for improved nursing practice and research.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Health Informatics
  • Healthcare Classification Systems

Background:

  • The Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) is the first standardized language for nursing treatments.
  • It includes nurse-initiated and physician-initiated interventions across various domains.
  • The initial publication in 1992 listed 336 interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the development and structure of the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC).
  • To highlight the comprehensive nature of NIC interventions, including physiological, psychosocial, illness treatment, prevention, health promotion, and indirect care.
  • To underscore the utility of NIC in standardizing nursing language for improved documentation, communication, and research.

Main Methods:

  • Content analysis

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  • Expert surveys
  • Focus group reviews
  • Similarity analysis
  • Hierarchical cluster analysis

    • Main Results:

    • Development of 336 interventions in the first edition (1992), with ongoing additions.
    • Establishment of a taxonomic structure, feedback system, and linkage to nursing diagnoses.
    • Ongoing research and field testing for implementation in nursing information systems.
    • Preparation of a second edition and a numerical coding system.

    Conclusions:

    • NIC provides a comprehensive, standardized language essential for nursing practice in all settings.
    • It facilitates continuity of care, enhances interprofessional communication, and supports computerized health records.
    • The classification aids in representing nursing, educating students, and enabling data collection for research on treatment effectiveness and cost.