NANDA International Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions & Classification, 2021-2023 12th by T.Heather And Shigemi kamitsuru

The 12th Edition of "NANDA International Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions and Classification, 2021-2023" is a must-have guide for nursing professionals, educators, and researchers. Editors T. Heather Herdman, Shigemi Kamitsuru, and Camila Takáo Lopes have meticulously updated and revised this essential resource.

This edition features thoroughly revised introductory chapters, providing crucial insights into the connection between assessment, diagnosis, and clinical reasoning. The taxonomic structure is explained in detail, aiding practitioners in applying it at the bedside. Researchers will find new recommendations that enhance the terminology's precision invaluable.

Updates include 46 new nursing diagnoses and revisions to 67 existing ones. Additionally, 17 nursing diagnosis labels have been modified to reflect human responses more accurately. The related/risk factors of most nursing diagnoses have been refined, improving diagnostic clarity. Standardization of diagnostic indicator terms enhances understanding, especially for electronic versions.

This edition also includes coding for electronic versions and web-based resources with reference lists, adding to its practicality. A new chapter on revised Level of Evidence Criteria demonstrates the commitment to maintaining rigorous standards.

Comprehensive, rigorously updated, and accessible, this edition is an essential resource for nursing students, professionals, educators, informaticists, researchers, and administrators. It reflects the latest advancements in nursing diagnoses and classification, ensuring its relevance in contemporary healthcare settings.