Study in frequently-used standardized nursing language for postpartum care after caesarean section applying NANDA-I,NIC and NOC

Abstract

Objective To identify the most frequently used nursing diagnoses, interventions, outcomes, and linkages using North American Nursing Diagnosis Association International (NANDA-I), Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC), Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) for puerperas after caesarean section. Methods For this study a descriptive design was used. The frequently used NANDA-I, NIC, NOC, and NNN linkages were identified through 63 puerperas after caesarean section who were admitted in hospital from February to April in 2016. Results The finding showed the most frequently used 6 nursing diagnosis were ineffective breastfeeding, readiness for enhanced breastfeeding, deficient knowledge, risk for bleeding, acute pain,impaired tissue integrity; the most frequently used 11 nursing outcomes were breastfeeding establishment: infant, breastfeeding establishment:maternal, wound healing: primary intention, and so on; the most frequently used 26 nursing interventions were promoted voiding, environmental management: comfort, massage, and so on. The most frequently used top 38 NNN linkages were also identified in this study. Conclusions The most frequently used NANDA-I, NIC, NOC, and NNN linkages for puerperas after caesarean section from this study not only offer new standardized nursing terminology to nurses but also provide reference for cost accounting of postpartum care. Key words: Nursing diagnosis; Nursing care; Postpartum care after caesarean section; Nursing outcome; NNN linkage