Construction and validation of an instrument for event-related sterility of processed healthcare products

• Main Authors: Vanessa Aparecida Vilas-Boas (Author), Louise Assumpção Rondini (Author), Thamiris Cavazzani Vegro Czempik (Author), Ada Helena Melo Lorenzetti (Author), Kazuko Uchikawa Graziano (Author), Ariane Polidoro Dini (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem, 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

ABSTRACT Objective: To construct and validate an instrument to assess events related to maintaining the sterility of processed healthcare products. Methods: This methodological study developed the instrument through analysis by a panel of experts, focusing on the integrity of commonly used packaging: spunbond-meltblown-spunbond and medical-grade paper. The instrument was analyzed using the Content Validity Index and Content Validity Ratio (≥ 0.80) and modified Kappa (≥ 0.74). The instrument underwent pre-testing. Results: Six experienced professionals participated in the expert panel. After two rounds, the final version of the instrument contained five dimensions. In the pre-test, 30 nursing professionals participated, of whom 86.67% considered the instrument good, and 90% found it understandable. Conclusion: The construction and validation followed literature recommendations. The instrument is available, aiding in the safe use of processed healthcare products.

Item Description

1984-0446
10.1590/0034-7167-2024-0021