A design science research framework for evidence levels in the nursing interventions classification.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) is a comprehensive, researched-based classification of 614 interventions whose responses can be influenced by a complex range of physiological, psychological, social and cultural conditions which present a challenge to establishing a specific level of evidence when findings are from studies using varied research contexts and methods.

Aims

To develop criteria for establishing evidence levels for interventions included in the NIC according to research designs commonly used in nursing.

Methods

A Design Science Research (DSR) approach was developed in four stages: (a) problem awareness, (b) solution suggestion, (c) artefact development, and (d) conclusion with presentation of the solution.

Results

Six criter

SUBMITTER: de Oliveira Lopes MV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12675234 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature