Assessment, diagnosis and planning of the ECP of AEDs in children from two to five years of age at the Fundación Hombro a Hombro, Santo Domingo, 2022

Abstract

The research addresses the assessment, diagnosis and planning of the Nursing Care Process (PAE) in children from two to five years of age with acute diarrheal diseases (ADD) at the Fundación Hombro a Hombro, Santo Domingo, Ecuador. A qualitative and descriptive approach was used, analyzing data from 70 patients and their mothers. The findings reveal that male children have a higher prevalence of ADE (65.7%), influenced by sociodemographic factors such as the mothers' youth (18-27 years) and the need to work, resulting in inadequate care by other family members (71.4%). The main causes identified were poor hygiene practices, poverty and inadequate sanitation. NANDA, NIC and NOC taxonomies were used to identify diagnoses such as diarrhea (72.9%) and nutritional imbalance (15.7%). Although 84.3% of the mothers had knowledge of EDA, its application was deficient. Applied studies on preventive practices, health fairs, and educational sessions were recommended to improve the prevention and management of EDA. In addition, a nursing action plan based on Virginia Henderson's theory was developed to address these needs.