Terminological subset of the international classification for nursing practice (ICNP ® ) for breastfeeding support: Content validation study

Abstract

Objective: to carry out the content validation of nursing diagnoses, results and interventions contained in the terminology subset of the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP ® ) to assist women, children and families in the process of breastfeeding. Methods: content validation study with 74 judges evaluating 98 diagnoses/results from 396 interventions related to validated diagnoses/results. Results: 13 diagnoses/results obtained a CVI≥0.8 (13.3%); 34 with a CVI ranging from 0.6 to 0.79 (34.7%) and; 51 with CVI<0.6 (52%). After validation, for the diagnoses “Lack of privacy”, “Decision making for breastfeeding: effective”, “Performing the mother role: effective” and “Performing the mother role: improved” three statements of nursing outcomes statements were stablished. In the second stage, 350 nursing interventions obtained a CVI≥0.80. Conclusion: 50 diagnoses/results and 350 nursing interventions were validated.