Nursing Outcomes for the Evaluation of Patients During Smoking Cessation

Int J Nurs Knowl. 2017 Oct;28(4):204-210. doi: 10.1111/2047-3095.12138. Epub 2016 Jun 1.

Abstract

Objectives: To select outcomes of the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) and develop operational definitions for their indicators in order to evaluate patients during smoking cessation.

Methods: A consensus study among experts, involving eight nurses. A 100% consensus was required to select the outcomes. Operational definitions were developed based on the literature.

Results: Two outcomes were selected, Smoking Cessation Behavior (1625)-with nine indicators, and Substance Withdrawal Severity (2108)-with 11 indicators, for which we developed operational definitions.

Conclusions: Consensus allowed the selection of NOC outcomes and indicators, which will allow us to evaluate patients during smoking cessation using a standardized classification.

Implications for nursing practice: A standardized classification provides a more qualified evaluation of patients during smoking cessation.

Keywords: Cessation of tobacco use; consensus study; nursing outcomes.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Nursing Assessment*
  • Smoking Cessation*
  • Substance Withdrawal Syndrome