Critical defining characteristics for nursing diagnosis about ineffective breastfeeding

• Main Authors: Sandra Cristina de Alvarenga (Author), Denise Silveira de Castro (Author), Franciéle Marabotti Costa Leite (Author), Telma Ribeiro Garcia (Author), Marcos Antônio Gomes Brandão (Author), Cândida Caniçali Primo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the Nursing diagnostic accuracy measures and to propose a model to use defining characteristics in order to judge the nursing diagnosis of ineffective breastfeeding. Method: Cross-sectional study with a sample of 73 binomials mom-child hospitalized in a maternity ward of an University Hospital, from July to August of 2014. Results: The diagnostic predominance rate was 58.9%. The characteristics that best meet the needs of logistic regression model were: discontinuance of breast sucking; infant's inability of seizing the areola-nipple region correctly; infant's crying one hour after breastfeeding and inappropriate milk supply perceived. Conclusion: Breastfeeding process is dynamic; diagnostic judgement may suffer some changes according to the time data are collected; the defining characteristics are the best predictors if associated with models and rules of use.

Item Description

1984-0446
10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0549