The Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions and Classification text from NANDA International (NANDA-I) stands as the definitive resource for nursing diagnoses. This book is meticulously reviewed and approved by the NANDA-I Diagnosis Development Committee (DDC), ensuring it represents the most current and authoritative standards in the field.
This updated edition offers an expanded exploration of diagnosis and its crucial connection to assessment. Utilizing Kamitsuru’s Tripartite Model of Nursing Practice, the book effectively distinguishes between interdependent interventions, guided by medical and organizational care standards, and autonomous nursing interventions, rooted in nursing care standards. Functional Health Patterns serve as a robust assessment framework, empowering nurses to gather pertinent data for enhanced diagnostic accuracy.
Delve into detailed explanations of ontology, classification, and taxonomy, alongside a comprehensive breakdown of the axial structure of diagnoses, which has undergone significant revisions. The text provides a clear overview of all classification changes and updates, including the latest research priorities and future directions for both the Diagnosis Development Committee and the NANDA-I Association.
This publication includes:
- Newly introduced and revised nursing diagnoses to reflect the evolving healthcare landscape.
- Updated nursing diagnosis labels, aligned with contemporary literature and reflecting current human responses to health conditions.
- Modified definitions for a vast majority of nursing diagnoses, including risk diagnoses, ensuring clarity and precision.
- Standardized diagnostic indicator terms—defining characteristics, related factors, risk factors, associated conditions, and at-risk populations—to promote ease of understanding for both readers and practicing clinicians.
- Access to web-based resources featuring chapter and reference lists for all new diagnoses, enhancing the book’s utility and accessibility.
NANDA International Nursing Diagnosis Book 2024-2026 Edition Cover
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Publication Date: April 2024
