Validation of the content of the risk classification and screening instrument used in emergency units

Abstract

Objective: to validate the part of the content of the Pre-Consultation of the instrument used in the Screening and Risk Classification of the Emergency Unit of João Pessoa -PB. Method: methodological research, with a quantitative approach, of the content validation type, carried out with 24 specialist nurses in emergency urgency. The analysis was performed in a statistical software in a descriptive way by means of relative and absolute frequencies. Results: facets were listed to judge the content of the instrument, namely: Clarity/language, Instrument layout, Risk Classification, Clinical judgment, Communication and organizational flow. The average in terms of facets was low from the judges' point of view. Through the suggestions and comments of the experts. Conclusion: in view of the results achieved, the aforementioned Risk Classification checklist has gaps in terms of clarity, language, organization of items, clinical judgment and communication. Based on this, a new instrument proposal was elaborated.