Critical defining characteristics for nursing diagnosis about ineffective breastfeeding

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the Nursing diagnostic accuracy measures and to propose a model to use defining characteristics in order to judge the nursing diagnosis of ineffective breastfeeding. Method: Cross-sectional study with a sample of 73 binomials mom-child hospitalized in a maternity ward of an University Hospital, from July to August of 2014. Results: The diagnostic predominance rate was 58.9%. The characteristics that best meet the needs of logistic regression model were: discontinuance of breast sucking; infant's inability of seizing the areola-nipple region correctly; infant's crying one hour after breastfeeding and inappropriate milk supply perceived. Conclusion: Breastfeeding process is dynamic; diagnostic judgement may suffer some changes according to the time data are collected; the defining characteristics are the best predictors if associated with models and rules of use.

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Main Authors: Alvarenga,Sandra Cristina de, Castro,Denise Silveira de, Leite,Franciéle Marabotti Costa, Garcia,Telma Ribeiro, Brandão,Marcos Antônio Gomes, Primo,Cândida Caniçali
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem 2018
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-71672018000200314
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