Description
NURSING DIAGNOSES: DEFINITIONS AND CLASSIFICATION 24-25
Book Summary
This work is the official and definitive guide to nursing diagnoses, reviewed and approved by NANDA International. In its 13th edition, updated for the 2024-2026 period, the reader will find the most rigorous taxonomic classification, with 56 new diagnoses and 123 revised ones. The book not only presents definitions but also delves into the relationship between assessment and diagnosis, using a practical model that distinguishes autonomous nursing interventions. It is an essential resource for ensuring diagnostic accuracy and quality of care, both in clinical and academic settings.
What is it about?
The work presents the official NANDA-I nursing diagnosis classification, completely updated. It is structured around the taxonomy and ontology of diagnoses, explaining in detail the axial structure that has undergone significant revision. Using functional health patterns as an assessment framework, the guide teaches how to collect relevant data to achieve maximum diagnostic accuracy. In addition, the tripartite model of nursing practice is introduced to differentiate interdependent interventions from autonomous ones. It includes an overview of all changes and revisions to the classification, along with updated research priorities for the future of the discipline.
Main Topics
- NANDA-I nursing diagnosis taxonomic classification 2024-2026.
- Definitions, defining characteristics, and related factors for each diagnosis.
- Tripartite model of nursing practice for clinical decision-making.
- Nursing assessment based on functional health patterns.
- Updated diagnostic axes and evidence level criteria.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at nursing students who need a solid foundation for learning the diagnostic process, as well as professional nurses seeking an updated reference for daily clinical practice. It is also an essential tool for nursing educators, researchers, IT personnel specializing in clinical information systems, and administrative staff responsible for the standardization of care.
What this book offers
- Provides the most current and authoritative classification of nursing diagnoses, approved by NANDA-I.
- Improves diagnostic accuracy by offering revised indicators that reduce ambiguity.
- Facilitates the integration of assessment with diagnosis through a practical and structured framework.
- Helps differentiate autonomous nursing interventions from interdependent ones, clarifying the professional role.
- Serves as an essential reference resource for evidence-based practice and nursing research.
Technical Data
- Author: NANDA
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MEDICINE, NURSING
- Collection: MEDICINE
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: November 2024
- Weight: 938 g
Editorial Review
This new edition of the NANDA-I guide maintains its position as the undisputed reference in the field of nursing diagnoses. The systematic updating of diagnoses and the revision of the axes and evidence criteria demonstrate a continuous commitment to scientific rigor and clinical utility. For any professional or student seeking the most reliable and updated classification to support their practice, this work is a necessary and long-term investment.