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Quantitative methods for clinical validation of nursing diagnoses

J Carlson-Catalano, M Lunney

    Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS
    |November 1, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary

    Clinical validation studies for nursing diagnoses are essential for their use in practice. This study outlines methods for clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) to conduct these crucial validation studies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Clinical Research Methodology

    Background:

    • Clinical validation studies are crucial for establishing the scientific basis of nursing diagnoses.
    • Nursing diagnoses, defined as human responses to health problems, require rigorous testing.
    • The North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA) approves diagnostic concepts that need clinical validation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explain the methods for conducting clinical validation studies of nursing diagnoses.
    • To guide clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) in performing clinical research for diagnostic concept testing.

    Main Methods:

    • Explaining unique procedures inherent in validation studies.
    • Detailing methodologies applicable to clinical research settings.
    • Focusing on methods for CNSs to conduct studies.

    Main Results:

    • Provides a methodological framework for conducting clinical validation studies.
    • Offers guidance on testing nursing diagnostic concepts in practice.

    Conclusions:

    • Clinical validation studies are necessary to support the use of nursing diagnostic concepts.
    • CNSs can utilize these explained methods to conduct essential clinical research.

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