Abstract
to validate an instrument with criteria to evaluate the quality of calcium alginate wound dressings to treat skin injuries. methodological study, developed in two stages: the elaboration of criteria to evaluate the quality of the alginate wound dressing based on literature; validation of these criteria by a group of evaluators in two moments. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, central tendency measures and the Content Validity Index. seven articles were selected, leading to the elaboration of 7 criteria and 11 expected results. The Content Validity Index was 0.98 in stage 1 and 0.93 in stage 2. After adjustments, 8 criteria were validated, and 13 results were expected. the study allowed the validation of criteria to evaluate the quality of calcium alginate wound dressings, helping the nurses to choose with more autonomy and assertiveness.
Highlights
IntroductionIt stands out that chronic injuries directly interfere in the quality of life of the patients, who deal with the presence of pain, social distancing, and other factors that change their lifestyle and impact daily life activities(5)
Injuries are an important public health problem in Brazil
It should be mentioned that, the alginate is presented in other forms — as in combinations with hydrogels, collagen, alginate with sodium ions, alginate film, and others — that this study focuses on alginate as presented in films, sheets, and ropes, since these are the most common in the clinical practice of nurses in Brazil
Summary
It stands out that chronic injuries directly interfere in the quality of life of the patients, who deal with the presence of pain, social distancing, and other factors that change their lifestyle and impact daily life activities(5). In this regard, the nurse has an essential role in the systematized attention and in the treatment of patients with chronic injuries(3-4). Among the most used are the alginate dressings These are presented in the form of lyophilized sheets (flat and porous) or in tapes and ropes projected for injuries with cavities. It is formed by calcium alginate or sodium and calcium alginate, derived from brown seaweed(6-7)
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