M. V. Lopes, Viviane Martins da Silva, T. Araújo
tlooto Summary
The theory underlying the development of diagnostic tests can be used to evaluate the accuracy ofclinical indicators in identifying nursing diagnoses and knowledge of the accuracy characteristics of clinical indicators allows the identification and discrimination of the most suitable nursing diagnoses.
Abstract
PURPOSE To describe the methodological stages in determining the accuracy of clinical indicators in identifying nursing diagnoses.
DATA SOURCES Literature review of diagnostic tests.
DATA SYNTHESIS The methodological stages described include concept analysis, content analysis by experts, and accuracy analysis of clinical indicators.
CONCLUSIONS The theory underlying the development of diagnostic tests can be used to evaluate the accuracy of clinical indicators in identifying nursing diagnoses.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE Knowledge of the accuracy characteristics of clinical indicators allows the identification and discrimination of the most suitable nursing diagnoses.
Citation format
LOPES, M. V.; SILVA, Viviane Martins da; ARAÚJO, T. Methods for establishing the accuracy of clinical indicators in predicting nursing diagnoses. International Journal of Nursing Knowledge, 2012, 23 3: 134–9.