Martins E A, Haddad M do C
Departamento de Enfermagem do Centro de Ciências da Saúde da Universidade Estadual de Londrina e Enfermeira do Hospital Universitário Regional do Norte do Paraná.
Rev Lat Am Enfermagem. 2000 Apr;8(2):74-82. doi: 10.1590/s0104-11692000000200012.
This study presents the process of validation of a tool that classifies patients in four levels of dependence to the nursing care delivered at a University Hospital. The research gave to participants an opportunity to analyse patients' needs, showing the instrument as an efficient tool for nursing practice.