Formato de valoración enfermera para el paciente con discapacidad severa

Abstract

Disability is an illness does not only involve the patient but also the whole family, caretaker and health professionals; thus, disability is a general term that embrace many physical, mental and intelectual deficiencies, it regardless of the cause that caused it. Therefore, nurses are aimed at caring of healthy and sick people and the objective is to promote health, prevent diseases and stablish medical treatments. Aim: To develop a nursing assessment instrument based on the fourteen Virginia Henderson’s needs for severe disabled patients. Materials and methods: This research is based on a quantitative, quasi experimental and transversal approach. The study population was 35 nurses from different health homes who participated in the validation of the evaluation instrument. Results: Virginia Henderson´s fourteen needs asessment instrument is feasible and reliable for taking care of severe disabled patients. Conclusion: Using the evaluation format guarantees quality, care, greater safety and support to prevent errors. In summary, it reaffirms nursing knowledge and scientific professions.