Content definition of the Mnemonic position

Authors

  • Cristina Lavareda Baixinho Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Lisboa, ciTechCare, Portugal
  • Óscar Ferreira Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Lisboa, Portugal
  • Fátima Mendes Marques Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Lisboa, Portugal
  • Maria Helena Presado Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Lisboa, Portugal
  • Mário Cardoso Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Lisboa, Portugal
  • Helga Rafael Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Lisboa, Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36367/ntqr.3.2020.707-719

Keywords:

Positioning of the Patient; Patient Safety; Nursing Care; Qualitative Research.

Abstract

Introduction: Position Therapy is an essential therapy to provide health care and to support the treatment of various morbidities, it’s also important for the promotion of comfort and well-being in people of greater fragility, helping to prevent various complications resulting from the disease and / or treatment. Goal: To define the indicators for the Mnemonic - POSITION, for future validation by a panel of experts. Method: Study with a mixed approach, developed in 3 phases. We only focus on the qualitative approach of the second study. Participated 9 expert nurses who responded, in two rounds, to two forms, which were thematic content analysis according to Bardin. Results: Content analysis allowed the organization of a set of interventions for the 10 categories defined a priori and which are representative of the position therapy. Conclusions: The proposed instrument makes it possible to systematize a set of criteria to be used in assessing and promoting the safety of the person to be positioned, as well as facilitating communication between health professionals and continuity of care.

Published

2020-07-09

How to Cite

Baixinho, C. L. ., Ferreira, Óscar ., Marques, F. M. ., Presado, M. H., Cardoso, M. ., & Rafael, H. . (2020). Content definition of the Mnemonic position. New Trends in Qualitative Research, 3, 707–719. https://doi.org/10.36367/ntqr.3.2020.707-719