The cornerstone of effective nursing practice lies in accurate diagnoses. For nurses and healthcare professionals seeking the definitive resource in this critical area, the new edition of NANDA International’s Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions and Classification stands as the essential guide. This latest release, reviewed and approved by the NANDA International (NANDA-I) Diagnosis Development Committee (DDC), provides an in-depth exploration of nursing diagnoses and their vital link to patient assessment.
This seminal text utilizes Kamitsuru’s Tripartite Model of Nursing Practice to clarify the distinctions between interdependent interventions, guided by medical and organizational standards, and autonomous nursing interventions, rooted in established nursing standards of care. By employing Functional Health Patterns as an assessment framework, the book empowers nurses to gather pertinent data, enhancing the precision and reliability of their diagnoses. Furthermore, it offers a detailed explanation of ontology, classification, and taxonomy within nursing diagnoses, highlighting the significant revisions to the axial structure.
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Key Updates in the New Edition:
This updated edition of Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions and Classification includes a range of crucial updates designed to reflect the evolving landscape of nursing practice:
- New and Revised Diagnoses: Incorporating the latest advancements and understandings in healthcare, the book features newly developed and revised nursing diagnoses to ensure practitioners are equipped with the most current terminology.
- Label Updates: Nursing diagnosis labels have been meticulously updated to align with contemporary literature and accurately represent the human response to health conditions.
- Definition Modifications: The vast majority of nursing diagnosis definitions, including those for risk diagnoses, have been refined and modified to provide greater clarity and precision.
- Standardized Terminology: Diagnostic indicator terms – encompassing defining characteristics, related factors, risk factors, associated conditions, and at-risk populations – have been standardized. This standardization promotes clarity and consistency for both readers and practicing clinicians.
- Enhanced Web Resources: Supplementing the comprehensive text, web-based resources now include chapter and reference lists specifically for new diagnoses, offering readily accessible supplementary material.
For nurses dedicated to providing the highest standard of patient care, Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions and Classification remains an indispensable resource. This updated edition not only reflects the latest advancements in the field but also reinforces the foundational importance of accurate nursing diagnoses in effective healthcare delivery.
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Publication Date: April 2024
