The NANDA International Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions and Classification, 2024-2026, 13th Edition is a comprehensive guide that stands as the quintessential resource for nursing diagnoses. This updated edition, expertly revised by renowned editors T. Heather Herdman, Shigemi Kamitsuru, and Camila Takáo Lopes, serves as an invaluable tool for nursing students, educators, professionals, and administrators. It is crucial to note that this guide has been meticulously reviewed and approved by the NANDA International (NANDA-I) Diagnosis Development Committee (DDC), ensuring its credibility and relevance in today’s healthcare environment.

The editors of this edition have provided a more extensive discussion on nursing diagnosis, emphasizing its linkage to assessment. Utilizing Kamitsuru’s Tripartite Model of Nursing Practice, the text distinguishes between interdependent interventions based on medical standards and autonomous nursing interventions grounded in nursing care standards. This nuanced approach allows nurses to apply the most suitable interventions for their patients effectively.

Central to this guide is the use of Functional Health Patterns as a framework for assessment. This framework aids nurses in collecting pertinent data, which is essential for driving accuracy in nursing diagnosis. Through a systematic approach, the text elaborates on ontology, classification, and taxonomy within nursing diagnoses, making complex concepts accessible.

In this updated edition, significant revisions have been made to the axial structure of the diagnoses, which are detailed thoroughly. An overview of all changes and revisions in the classification system is provided, along with updated research priorities and future areas of focus for both the Diagnosis Development Committee and the NANDA-I Association.

Among the notable updates in this edition are:

• 56 new nursing diagnoses added to the framework
• 123 revised diagnoses aimed at improving clarity and reducing ambiguity
• Revised diagnostic indicators to enhance understanding
• Updated Axes with a consistent assignment of axis values to each diagnosis
• Inclusion of US National Library of Medicine, Medical Subject Headings (MeSH®) terms to standardize definitions
• Revised criteria for levels of evidence to ensure diagnoses reflect the current strength of nursing knowledge
• Access to web-based resources, including reference lists for all new and revised diagnoses

This rigorously updated and revised edition is not just a textbook; it is a must-have resource for anyone involved in nursing. It provides essential insights into the evolving landscape of nursing knowledge, making it an indispensable tool for nursing students, professional nurses, nurse educators, nurse informaticists, nurse researchers, and nurse administrators alike.

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