Clinical indicators of ineffective breathing pattern in children with congenital heart diseases.

摘要

PURPOSE: The study aims to assess indicators of Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) related to the nursing diagnosis Ineffective Breathing Pattern (IBP) in children with congenital heart disease (CHD). METHODS: The study used a cross-sectional study carried out in 63 children with CHD up to 2 years old. Seventeen operational indicators of NOC related to IBP were evaluated. FINDINGS: Seven indicators presented statistically significant differences between children with and without IBP. Impaired expiration was the indicator assessed with greatest frequency in both groups. CONCLUSIONS: The study showed differences in the clinical indicators between children with and without IBP. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: The use of NOC indicators allowed an assessment of the differences and the level of respiratory impairment among children with and without IBP.