Construction and validation of an instrument for event-related sterility of processed healthcare products.

OBJECTIVE

To construct and validate an instrument to assess events related to maintaining the sterility of processed healthcare products.

METHODS

This methodological study developed the instrument through analysis by a panel of experts, focusing on the integrity of commonly used packaging: spunbond-meltblown-spunbond and medical-grade paper. The instrument was analyzed using the Content Validity Index and Content Validity Ratio (≥ 0.80) and modified Kappa (≥ 0.74). The instrument underwent pre-testing.

RESULTS

Six experienced professionals participated in the expert panel. After two rounds, the final version of the instrument contained five dimensions. In the pre-test, 30 nursing professionals participated, of whom 86.67% considered the instrument good, and 90% found it understandable.

CONCLUSION

The construction and validation followed literature recommendations. The instrument is available, aiding in the safe use of processed healthcare products.