TRANSITIONING A CHILD WITH COMPLEX CARE TO THEIR HOME: CONSTRUCTION AND VALIDATION OF A BOOKLET
TL;DR
A booklet for transitioning children dependent on technology and complex care from hospital to home care has the support to be implemented and disseminated within the scientific community, demonstrating that it has the support to be implemented and disseminated within the scientific community.
Abstract
ABSTRACT Objective: To develop and validate a booklet for transitioning children dependent on technology and complex care from hospital to home care. Method: Methodological study, linked to the nursing department of the Universidade Estadual de Maringá, conducted between August and December 2023 and divided into four stages: 1) a literature review on the necessary care for children with complex needs transitioning from hospital to home; 2) the creation of a booklet; 3) content validation through experts using the Content Validity Index (CVI), accepting the value of >0.8 per item and >0.8 for the global CVI; 4) implementation of necessary corrections. The assessment instrument was constructed using a Likert-type scale. The validation was developed electronically and carried out by eight experts. For data analysis, the statistics described were used. Results: The booklet was developed around seven main topics: presentation, warning signs in pediatrics, handwashing, oxygen therapy, gastrostomy, tracheostomy, and references. Subsequently, it was validated with a global CVI of 0.94. Individually, the evaluation of the items reached a CVI of 1.00 for objectives, 0.90 for content, 0.87 for language, 1.00 for relevance, 0.95 for layout, 1.00 for motivation, and 0.87 for culture. Conclusion: The booklet received a favorable CVI in all criteria individually, with all scores above 0.80 and a global value of 0.94, demonstrating that it has the support to be implemented and disseminated within the scientific community.