Concept Analysis and Content Validation of Risk of Injury to the Urinary Tract: Nursing Diagnosis

Abstract

Purpose: To elaborate, propose, and validate risk for urinary tract injury as a nursing diagnosis.

Methods: Methodology was divided into three phases: analysis of the concept of urinary tract injury, elaboration of the diagnosis, and validation by a group of specialists.

Findings: Diagnosis label, definition, and inclusion in taxonomy were validated. In 15 risk factors proposed, 12 were validated.

Conclusions: Risk of urinary tract injury was validated as a nursing diagnosis to contemplate the vulnerability of patients using urinary catheters.

Implications for nursing practice: Identification of these risk factors contributes to the elaboration of care plans to improve quality of care.

Keywords: Catheter; nursing diagnosis; urinary system; validation study.