Nursing diagnosis

A nursing diagnosis may be part of the nursing process and is a clinical judgment about individual, family, or community experiences/responses to actual or potential health problems/life processes. Nursing diagnoses are developed based on data obtained during the nursing assessment. An actual nursing diagnosis presents a problem response present at time of assessment. Whereas a medical diagnosis identifies a disorder, a nursing diagnosis identifies problems that result from that disorder.[1] The North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA) is body of professionals that manage an official list of nursing diagnosis.[2]

All nurses must be familiar with the steps of the nursing process in order to gain the most efficiency from their positions.

NANDA International

NANDA-International formerly known as the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association is the primary organization for defining, distribution and integration of standardized nursing diagnoses worldwide. NANDA-I has worked in this area for nearly 40 years to ensure that diagnoses are developed through a peer-reviewed process requiring standardised levels of evidence, definitions, defining characteristics, related factors and/or risk factors that enable nurses to identify potential diagnoses in the course of a nursing assessment. NANDA-I believes that it is critical that nurses are required to utilise standardised languages that provide not just terms (diagnoses) but the embedded knowledge from clinical practice and research that provides diagnostic criteria (definitions, defining characteristics) and the related or etiologic factors upon which nurses intervene. NANDA-I terms are developed and refined for actual (current) health responses and for risk situations, as well as providing diagnoses to support health promotion. Diagnoses are applicable to individuals, families, groups and communities. The taxonomy is published in multiple countries and has been translated into 18 languages; it is in use worldwide.

Nursing diagnoses are a critical part of ensuring that the knowledge and contribution of nursing practice to patient outcomes are found within the electronic health record and can be linked to nurse-sensitive patient outcomes.[3][4]

Global

The ICNP (International Classification for Nursing Practice) published by the International Council of Nurses has been accepted by the WHO (World Health Organisation) family of classifications. ICNP is a nursing language which can be used by nurses to diagnose.[5][6][7][8]

Structure

The NANDA-I system of nursing diagnosis provides for four categories.

  1. Actual diagnosis
    A clinical judgment about human experience/responses to health conditions/life processes that exist in an individual, family, or community. An example of an actual nursing diagnosis is: Sleep deprivation.
  2. Risk diagnosis
    Describes human responses to health conditions/life processes that may develop in a vulnerable individual/family/community. It is supported by risk factors that contribute to increased vulnerability. An example of a risk diagnosis is: Risk for shock.
  3. Health promotion diagnosis
    A clinical judgment about a person’s, family’s or community’s motivation and desire to increase wellbeing and actualise human health potential as expressed in the readiness to enhance specific health behaviours, and can be used in any health state. An example of a health promotion diagnosis is: Readiness for enhanced nutrition'.'
  4. Syndrome diagnosis
    A clinical judgment describing a specific cluster of nursing diagnoses that occur together, and are best addressed together and through similar interventions. An example of a syndrome diagnosis is: relocation stress syndrome.[9]

Process

  1. Assessment
    The first step of the nursing process is assessment. During this phase, the nurse gathers information about a patients psychological, physiological, sociological, and spiritual status. This data can be collected in a variety of ways. Generally, nurses will conduct a patient interview. Physical examinations, referencing a patient's health history, obtaining a patient's family history, and general observation can also be used to gather assessment data. Patient interaction is generally the heaviest during this evaluative stage.
  2. Diagnosis
    The diagnosing phase involves a nurse making educated judgement about a potential or actual health problem with a patient. Multiple diagnoses are sometimes made for a single patient. These assessments not only include a description of the problem or illness (e.g. sleep deprivation) but also whether or not a patient is at risk of developing further problems. These diagnoses are also used to determine a patient's readiness for health improvement and whether or not they may have developed a syndrome. The diagnoses phase is a critical step as it is used to determine the course of treatment.
  3. Planning
    Once a patient and nurse agree of the diagnoses, a plan of action can be developed. If multiple diagnoses need to be addressed, the head nurse will prioritise each assessment and devote attention to severe symptoms and high risk patients. Each problem is assigned a clear, measurable goal for the expected beneficial outcome. For this phase, nurses generally refer to the evidence-based Nursing Outcome Classification, which is a set of standardised terms and measurements for tracking patient wellness. The Nursing Interventions Classification may also be used as a resource for planning.
  4. Implementation
    The implementing phase is where the nurse follows through on the decided plan of action. This plan is specific to each patient and focuses on achievable outcomes. Actions involved in a nursing care plan include monitoring the patient for signs of change or improvement, directly caring for the patient or performing necessary medical tasks, educating and instructing the patient about further health management, and referring or contacting the patient for a follow-up. Implementation can take place over the course of hours, days, weeks, or even months.
  5. Evaluation
    Once all nursing intervention actions have taken place, the nurse completes an evaluation to determine if the goals for patient wellness have been met. The possible patient outcomes are generally described under three terms: patient;s condition improved, patient's condition stabilised, and patient's condition deteriorated. In the event where the condition of the patient has shown no improvement, or if the wellness goals were not met, the nursing process begins again from the first step.[10]

Examples

The following are nursing diagnoses arising from the nursing literature with varying degrees of authentication by ICNP or NANDA-I standards.

See also

References

  1. ↑ NANDA International (professional association of nurses), Glossary of Terms.
  2. ↑ "Nursing Diagnosis List | Nanda Nursing Diagnosis List". www.nandanursingdiagnosislist.org. Retrieved 2016-05-17.
  3. ↑ Brokel, J & C Heath (2009). The value of nursing diagnoses in electronic health records. In Herdman, TH (Ed.), Nursing diagnoses: definitions and classification 2009-2011. Wiley-Blackwell: Singapore
  4. ↑ Weir-Hughes, Dickon (2010). "Nursing Diagnosis in Administration". Nursing Diagnoses 2009-2011, Custom: Definitions and Classification. John Wiley & Sons. pp. 37–40. ISBN 978-1-4443-2727-4.
  5. ↑ Zarzycka, D; Górajek-Jóźwik, J (2004). "Nursing diagnosis with the ICNP in the teaching context". International Nursing Review. 51 (4): 240–9. doi:10.1111/j.1466-7657.2004.00249.x. PMID 15530164.
  6. ↑ Lunney, Margaret (2008). "The Need for International Nursing Diagnosis Research and a Theoretical Framework". International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications. 19 (1): 28–34. doi:10.1111/j.1744-618X.2007.00076.x. PMID 18331482.
  7. ↑ "Standardized Nursing Language: What Does It Mean for Nursing Practice?". www.nursingworld.org. Retrieved 2016-05-17.
  8. ↑ "FindArticles.com | CBSi". findarticles.com. Retrieved 2016-05-17.
  9. ↑ Herdman, TH (Ed.) (2009). Nursing diagnoses: definitions and classification 2009 - 2011. Wiley-Blackwell: Singapore.
  10. ↑ "Nursing Process Steps". www.nursingprocess.org. Retrieved 2016-05-17.
  11. ↑ Fima, Odile; Langlassé, Armelle (1994). "Proposition d'un diagnostic infirmier: constipation colique chronique chez la personne âgée" [Proposition for nursing diagnosis. Chronic colonic constipation in the elderly]. Soins (in French) (584): 30–4. PMID 8029726. INIST:4073742.
  12. ↑ "American Nurses Association". www.nursingworld.org. Retrieved 2016-05-17.
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