Affiliation:
1. Nursing Department Federal University of Ceará Fortaleza Ceará Brazil
Abstract
AbstractPurposeTo analyze the diagnostic concept of “ineffective coping” (00069) proposed by NANDA‐I, using Walker and Avant's framework.Data sourcesThe theoretical framework of Walker and Avant was used for the concept analysis. A search was performed in the Virtual Health Library portal using the keywords “ineffective coping” and “enfrentamento ineficaz.”Data synthesisAccording to the literature, ineffective coping is defined as an adoption of inadequate psychosocial and behavioral strategies in response to a set of contextual stressors that negatively affect well‐being and lifestyle.ConclusionsThe concept created for ineffective coping has the potential to address the psychosocial elements associated with life experiences in the face of coping mechanisms.Implications for nursing practiceThis analysis may contribute to the improvement of nursing care for patients experiencing difficult situations in their lives, as well as the challenges of nursing interventions that promote positive adaptation.