Death Anxiety: Concept Analysis and Clarification of Nursing Diagnosis

Abstract

PURPOSE

To analyze the concept of “Death anxiety” (00147) and to propose modifications in the components of this diagnosis in Taxonomy II of NANDA-I.

METHODS

A conceptual analysis was developed based on the eight steps proposed by Walker and Avant.

FINDINGS

Twenty-six articles were included from a search in four databases. Three defining attributes, nine antecedents, and two consequent ones were identified from concept analysis.

CONCLUSIONS

Conceptual analysis made possible the clarification of this diagnosis and the proposition of modifications in its components, which could provide a diagnostic accuracy.

IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE

Clarification of the diagnosis will allow the accurate identification of this phenomenon in clinical practice and, consequently, more appropriate nursing interventions.

OBJETIVO

Analisar o conceito de “Ansiedade relacionada à morte” (00147) e propor modificações nos componentes deste diagnóstico na Taxonomia II da NANDA-I.

MÉTODOS

Uma análise conceitual foi desenvolvida com base nos oito passos propostos por Walker e Avant.

RESULTADOS

Vinte e seis artigos foram incluídos a partir de uma busca em quatro base de dados. Três atributos definidores, nove antecedentes e dois consequentes foram identificados a partir da análise deste conceito.

CONCLUSÕES

A análise conceitual possibilitou a clarificação deste diagnóstico e a proposição de modificações em seus componentes, o que poderá proporcionar uma acurácia diagnóstica.

IMPLICAÇÕES PARA A ENFERMAGEM

A clarificação do diagnóstico possibilitará a identificação precisa deste fenômeno na prática clínica e, consequentemente, intervenções de enfermagem mais adequadas.

Keywords

Anxiety attitude to death nursing diagnosis concept formation

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