Semantic validation of an instrument to identify the nursing practice in the management of radiodermatitis

• Published in: Revista eletrônica de enfermagem órgão da Faculdade de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Goiás Vol. 18
• Main Authors: Marceila de Andrade Fuzissaki, Claudia Benedita dos Santos, Ana Maria de Almeida, Thais Oliveira Gozzo, Maria José Clapis
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universidade Federal de Goias 01-03-2016
• Subjects: Enfermagem Oncológica; Estudos de Validação; Prática Profissional; Radiodermatite; Radioterapia
• ISSN: 1518-1944
• DOI: 10.5216/ree.v18.35164

The objective was to semantically validate the questionnaire “Skincare for radiodermatitis”, developed in Brazil, to identify the nursing practice related to prevention and management of radiodermatitis. The semantic validation process occurred in a specialized oncology hospital with a sample of 27 nurses. The questionnaire was well accepted and it was considered important to assess the provided assistance. We identified difficulty to comprehend few items and little importance was given to those indicating non-recommended products in practice. We finished the semantic validation step for the conclusion of the questionnaire creation “Skincare for radiodermatitis” which is indispensable at the measure that a space was created for nurses to give suggestions, to expose their understanding difficulties and also to demonstrate aspects considered important by them. Its use will allow identification of how care has been provided and it will contribute for an evidence-based clinical practice.