Criterion-Related Validity of the Critical Patients' Severity Classification System Developed by the Hospital Nurses' Association.
- Author:
Hyun Soo OH
1
;
Wha Sook SEO
;
Jong Suk PARK
;
Eun Kyung BAE
;
Su Jing LEE
;
Youn Yee CHUNG
;
Young Eun CHOI
;
Hee Jeong CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Inha University, Korea. hsoh@inha.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Criterion-related validity;
Severity classification;
Brain injury
- MeSH:
Activities of Daily Living;
Brain Injuries;
Glasgow Coma Scale;
Glasgow Outcome Scale;
Humans;
Prospective Studies;
Research Design;
Respiratory Therapy;
Vital Signs
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
2009;21(5):489-503
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was conducted to test criterion-related validity of the Critical Patients' Severity Classification System (CPSCS) developed by the Hospital Nurses' Association by examining relationships with brain injury severity measured by Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), recovery state measured by Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS), and days of stay in ICU of brain injury patients. METHODS: Prospective correlational research design was adopted by including 194 brain injury patients admitted to ICU of one university hospital. RESULTS: The score of CPSCS appeared to significantly discriminate the severity of brain injury. Among nursing activities in CPSCS, Respiratory therapy, IV Infusion and Medication, Monitoring, Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Treatment and Procedure were significant to discriminate the severity of brain injury. Respiratory therapy, Vital Signs, and Monitoring appeared to significantly discriminate the recovery states of 1- and 3-months. Nursing activities significantly contributed to predict the days of ICU stay were Respiratory therapy, ADL, and Teaching and Emotional Support. CONCLUSION: CPSCS developed by the Hospital Nurses Association appeared to be valid to discriminate or predict brain injury severity, recovery states, and days of stay in ICU for brain injury patients.
