Evolution of nursing diagnoses for children with congenital heart disease

Authors

  • Viviane Martins da Silva Federal University of Ceará
  • Thelma Leite de Araujo Federal University of Ceará
  • Marcos Venícios de Oliveira Lopes Federal University of Ceará

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692006000400014

Keywords:

heart defects^i1^scongeni, nursing diagnosis, continuity of patient care

Abstract

We aimed to describe the evolution in nursing diagnoses for children with congenital heart disease. This longitudinal study was carried out from July to November of 2004. The sample consisted of 45 children interned in a public hospital in Fortaleza, Brazil, followed during fifteen days. In this period, we accomplished six diagnostic evaluations and found 21 nursing diagnoses. Six of these showed greater oscillations in their occurrence over time: Ineffective breathing pattern, Activity intolerance, Ineffective airway clearance, Hyperthermia, Sleep pattern disturbance, Risk for activity intolerance. Five parametric models were constructed in the time domain, with a view to predicting the occurrence of the nursing diagnoses. Knowledge about the temporal evolution in individuals' responses can guide nursing care towards the client's real needs.

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Published

2006-08-01

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 4 (2006)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Evolution of nursing diagnoses for children with congenital heart disease. (2006). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 14(4), 561-568. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692006000400014