Abstract

Purpose:This study aimed to validate the definition and define the characteristics and related factors of Internet Addiction, a proposed nursing diagnosis.

Methods:Using Fehring’s diagnostic content validity model, Spanish experts were asked to assess the adequacy of the label, defining its characteristics and other related factors.

Findings:The content validity index was 0.79. A total of 19 defining characteristics were validated by the experts.

Conclusion:The present study supports the proposed development of a nursing diagnosis for Internet Addiction.

Practice implications:

Objective:The results suggest that the inclusion in the NANDA-I taxonomy of the validated nursing diagnostic version of “Internet Addiction” would allow nursing professionals to identify the disorder and its causes and manifestations, and therefore provide the information needed to plan relevant interventions and results.

Validation of the definition, defining characteristics and related factors on internet addiction, a proposal for a nursing diagnosis.

Methodology:The global content validity index was 0.79. A total of 19 defining characteristics were validated by the experts. Conclusion: This study supports the proposal to develop a nursing diagnosis for Internet Addiction.

Result:The global content validity index was 0.79. A total of 19 defining characteristics were validated by the experts. Conclusion: This study supports the proposal to develop a nursing diagnosis for Internet Addiction.

Practical implications: The results obtained suggest that the inclusion in the NANDA-I taxonomy of the diagnosis “Internet addiction” would allow nursing professionals to identify the problem, its causes and manifestations, and therefore provide the necessary information to plan interventions and most relevant results.

Keywords: Nursing diagnosis; Validation; Internet addiction