DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF AN INSTRUMENT FOR INTENSIVE CARE NURSING HANDOVER

Abstract

Objective To develop and validate the content of a tool designed for the transfer of nursing care in Intensive Care Units. Methods A methodological study conducted in stages: literature review, instrument development, content validation by experts, and adaptation of the instrument based on the suggestions provided. Judges were identified using the Lattes platform and the snowball sampling technique. For each question, the judges evaluated the form and content using a Likert scale. A content validity index of ≥ 0.80 was required for items to be included in the instrument. Results The literature review yielded 11 articles that informed the development of the instrument. A total of 28 validation judges were invited. The majority were women (81.8%) engaged in teaching and research (63.6%). Sixteen items of the instrument were validated in the first round of evaluation, 10 items in the second, and five in the third; one item was excluded and another added during the process. Conclusion The instrument was developed and validated by experts and can contribute to promoting the safety of critically ill patients by improving communication and documentation among nursing professionals.Objective To develop and validate the content of a tool designed for the transfer of nursing care in Intensive Care Units. Methods A methodological study conducted in stages: literature review, instrument development, content validation by experts, and adaptation of the instrument based on the suggestions provided. Judges were identified using the Lattes platform and the snowball sampling technique. For each question, the judges evaluated the form and content using a Likert scale. A content validity index of ≥ 0.80 was required for items to be included in the instrument. Results The literature review yielded 11 articles that informed the development of the instrument. A total of 28 validation judges were invited. The majority were women (81.8%) engaged in teaching and research (63.6%). Sixteen items of the instrument were validated in the first round of evaluation, 10 items in the second, and five in the third; one item was excluded and another added during the process. Conclusion The instrument was developed and validated by experts and can contribute to promoting the safety of critically ill patients by improving communication and documentation among nursing professionals.