Validation and coding of the NIC taxonomy structure. Iowa Intervention Project. Nursing Interventions Classification.
Processes for validation and coding of the taxonomy for the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) are described. A sample of nurses expert in theory development rated the NIC taxonomy using five criteria. Following identification of a stable structure, the taxonomy was coded with each intervention receiving a unique number. A coded and valid taxonomic structure facilitates use of the classification in computerization and makes possible the collection of comparable data. A coded classification can also be used in reimbursement systems.
McCloskey
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University of Iowa, College of Nursing, Iowa City 52242, USA.
Bulechek
G
G
D016000:Cluster Analysis; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000145:classification* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009742:Nursing Theory; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D009626:Terminology as Topic