PT Journal AU Miksova, Z Loudova, S Konecna, J Sanakova, S Janout, V TI Validation of the diagnostic elements of the nursing diagnosis interrupted family processes (00060) SO Profese Online PY 2021 BP 46 EP 52 VL 13 IS 2 DI 10.5507/pol.2020.016 DE Validation; Diagnostic elements; Nursing diagnosis; Interrupted family processes (00060) AB Purpose: Validation of nursing diagnosis Interrupted family processes (00060) NANDA-I in the socio-cultural context of the Czech Republic.Methods: Quantitative research using a questionnaire measuring tool and the use of Fehring's model of the validity of diagnostic content - Diagnostic Content Validity model (DCV model).Findings: Respondents identified three main diagnostic elements of the nursing diagnosis Interrupted family processes, namely: a change in the health status of a family member, changes in family satisfaction, and changes in emotional behavior. The respondents identified the transitional situation in the family as the least comprehensible diagnostic element.Conclusions: Nursing Diagnosis Interrupted family processes (00060) is to a limited extent comprehensible and applicable to nursing staff and family caregivers in the socio-cultural context of Central Europe.Implications for nursing practice: Validation of diagnostic elements of nursing diagnosis supports the implementation of standardized nursing terminology in practice. ER