Implementation of Free Text Format Nursing Diagnoses at a University Hospital’s Medical Department. Exploring Nurses’ and Nursing Students’ Experiences on Use and Usefulness. A Qualitative Study
Joint Authors
Frigstad, Sigrun Aasen
Nøst, Torunn Hatlen
André, Beate
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-05-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Nursing documentation has long traditions and represents core element of nursing, but the documentation is often criticized of being incomplete.
Nursing diagnoses are an important research topic in nursing in terms of quality of nursing assessment, interventions, and outcome in addition to facilitating communication and continuity.
Aim.
The aim of this study was to explore the nurses’ and nursing students’ experiences after implementing free text format nursing diagnoses in a medical department.
Method.
The study design included educational intervention of free text nursing diagnoses.
Data was collected through five focus group interviews with 18 nurses and 6 students as informants.
The data was analyzed using qualitative content analysis.
Results.
The informants describe positive experiences concerning free text format nursing diagnoses’ use and usefulness; it promotes reflection and discussion and is described as a useful tool in the diagnostic process, though it was challenging to find the diagnosis’ appropriate formulation.
Conclusion.
Our findings indicate a valid usability of free text format nursing diagnoses as it promotes the diagnostic process.
The use seems to enhance critical thinking and may serve as valuable preparation towards an implementation of standardized nursing diagnoses.
Use and support of key personnel seem valuable in an implementation process.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Frigstad, Sigrun Aasen& Nøst, Torunn Hatlen& André, Beate. 2015. Implementation of Free Text Format Nursing Diagnoses at a University Hospital’s Medical Department. Exploring Nurses’ and Nursing Students’ Experiences on Use and Usefulness. A Qualitative Study. Nursing Research and Practice،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075466
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Frigstad, Sigrun Aasen…[et al.]. Implementation of Free Text Format Nursing Diagnoses at a University Hospital’s Medical Department. Exploring Nurses’ and Nursing Students’ Experiences on Use and Usefulness. A Qualitative Study. Nursing Research and Practice No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075466
American Medical Association (AMA)
Frigstad, Sigrun Aasen& Nøst, Torunn Hatlen& André, Beate. Implementation of Free Text Format Nursing Diagnoses at a University Hospital’s Medical Department. Exploring Nurses’ and Nursing Students’ Experiences on Use and Usefulness. A Qualitative Study. Nursing Research and Practice. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1075466
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1075466