Validation d’un outil de communication interprofessionnelle pour les infirmières de première ligne

Abstract

Introduction: Barriers to communication within interprofessional teams often include the lack of a common, standardized, and precise tool, especially for nurses' notes. The lack of such structuring hampers effective information transfer and puts patient safety at risk. This risk is exacerbated when a patient transitions from one care setting to another. A validated standardized tool would harmonize data collection and transfer, and improve continuity of patient care.

Purpose of the research: To validate an initial nursing assessment tool for users by potential users and beneficiaries.

Methods: The initial tool was developed by a registered nurse following a literature review and stakeholder consultation. Subsequently, a Delphi survey was carried out online with 21 stakeholders from different disciplines and a user-partner to validate it. Participants judged the relevance of the tool's items on a Likert scale. Relative frequencies were calculated.

Results: Validation required two Delphi rounds. The original 21 items were retained, along with 118 sub-items. The sub-items deemed irrelevant because they were redundant or required further evaluation related to mobility, balance, and the user's social environment.

Conclusions: Involving stakeholders in this validation process increases the likelihood of the results being relevant and facilitates the integration of the desired change into their daily practice.