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The architecture for an International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP)
1Danish Institute for Health and Nursing Research, Copenhagen, Denmark.
International Nursing Review
|November 1, 1996
Summary
This study details the architectural principles for classifying nursing phenomena and interventions in the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) Alpha Version. It highlights common and unique principles for each classification system.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Informatics
- Health Classification Systems
Background:
- The International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) provides a standardized framework for nursing.
- Developing robust classification systems is crucial for nursing research and practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the architectural principles guiding the classification of nursing phenomena and interventions within the ICNP Alpha Version.
- To differentiate common and unique architectural principles for each classification component.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of the architectural framework of the ICNP Alpha Version.
- Comparative review of classification principles for nursing phenomena and nursing interventions.
Main Results:
- Identified shared architectural principles underlying both nursing phenomena and intervention classifications.
- Highlighted distinct principles specific to the classification of nursing phenomena.
- Highlighted distinct principles specific to the classification of nursing interventions.
Conclusions:
- The ICNP Alpha Version employs a structured architectural approach for classifying nursing concepts.
- Understanding these principles is essential for consistent application and further development of the ICNP.