Criteria to evaluate the quality of alginate wound dressings

• Main Authors: Taysa de Fátima Garcia (Author), Paula Gracielle Alves Silva (Author), Bárbara Jacome Barcelos (Author), Maria das Graças Rodrigues de Miranda (Author), Claudiomiro da Silva Alonso (Author), Mery Natali Silva Abreu (Author), Eline Lima Borges (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem, 2021-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

ABSTRACT Objectives: to validate an instrument with criteria to evaluate the quality of calcium alginate wound dressings to treat skin injuries. Methods: 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. Results: 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. Final Considerations: 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.

Item Description

1984-0446
10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1091