Acurácia das características definidoras do diagnóstico de enfermagem fadiga em mulheres durante radioterapia

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of the defi ning characteristics of the nursing diagnosis for “fatigue in women with breast cancer under radiotherapy”. Method: Study of diagnostic accuracy, with cross-sectional design, performed in 130 women with breast cancer under radiation treatment. A data collection instrument was used to evaluate clinical socio-demographics and to investigate the presence or absence of defi ning characteristics for fatigue. The latent class analysis model was applied to assess accuracy measurements of the characteristics identifi ed. Results: Fatigue diagnosis was present in 21.9% of the women. The characteristic which showed the highest sensitivity was “Impaired capacity in maintaining the usual level of physical activity”, while “Impaired capacity in maintaining usual routines” and “Lack of interest about the surrounding environment” presented greater specifi city. Conclusion: Accurate diagnostics allow devising an action plan directed to the patients’ real needs.