Adaptation of the inventory of ethical problems to the child health context

Abstract

Objective: To describe the adaptation process of the "Inventory of Ethical Problems in Primary Health Care" (IPE-APS) to the child health context. Methods: Methodological study, based on the universalist model. The following phases of equivalence were undertaken: conceptual, item, semantic and operational. Ten experts and 30 nurses from Family Health Services participated. Results: In the item and semantic equivalence developed by the judges, the first dimension of the IPE-APS presented the largest number of items with agreement <70 %, totaling five out of 18. In the pretest, the target population assessed the instrument as easy to understand, but suggestion a slight adjustment in the instruction and layout. The mean completion time was 15 minutes. Conclusion: The adaptation of the IPE-APS to the child health context was developed successfully. The tool is feasible and the subsequent validation phases will permit its inclusion in professional nursing practice.