CONSTRUCTION OF THE INSTRUMENT FOR CARE TRANSITION IN PEDIATRIC UNITS

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective: to build and semantically validate a safe communication tool to systematize care transition in pediatric clinical and emergency units. Method: a methodological study, based on the Classic Theory of Psychometric Tests and on the Instrument Development Model, proposed by Pasquali, which included seven professionals, five nurses and two physicians, experts in pediatrics and/or patient safety, who followed specific criteria for inclusion. Data collection was carried out between November and December 2016 and took place with the application of a form made available to the experts via the Google Drive/Microsoft® tool in two validation rounds, conducted by the Delphi Technique, being organized into two domains with 19 items. Data analysis was performed by calculating the Content Validity Index. Results: in order to validate the content, it was necessary to reach a Content Validity Index ≥ 0.80; thus, in the first round, five items underwent changes and were adjusted according to the experts recommendations. These were validated in the second round, maintaining two domains and nineteen items. Conclusion: the construction and content validation of the instrument can enhance and qualify the clinical practice and contribute to minimize failures in pediatric patient safety associated with effective communication.