Análise de conteúdo do diagnóstico de enfermagem fadiga no pós-parto imediato hospitalar: grupo focal

Objective: to analyze the content of the conceptual and operational definitions of the Defining Characteristics and Related Factors of the Nursing Diagnosis “Fatigue” (00093) in people in the immediate postpartum period. Method: Content Analysis methodological study using a Focus Group. The experts analyzed and evaluated each Defining Characteristic and Related Factors. The degree of agreement between the specialist nurses was observed using the agreement rate with a cut-off point of 80% and the content validation index with a cut-off point of 0.8. Results: The Focus Group comprised five nurses, classified as Masters. The experts evaluated the 16 Defining Characteristics and the nine Related Factors, proposing and incorporating adjustments. All the elements were validated. Conclusion: The conceptual and operational definitions of the Defining Characteristics and Related Factors were validated for this population because they detail the clinical signs and contributing factors for assigning this nursing diagnosis to this specific group.