Development and content validity of educational videos on self-management of fluid restriction and thirst for individuals with heart failure.

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To create and evaluate the content validity of educational videos on self-management of fluid restriction and thirst for individuals with heart failure (HF). METHOD: A psychometric study was conducted in three stages (1) an integrative literature review to identify strategies for self-management of fluid restriction and thirst by individuals with HF; (2) creation of animated videos about strategies for self-management of fluid restriction and thirst; and (3) analysis of the content validity of the educational videos by 11 experts. For each criterion, the content validity ratio (CVR) was calculated; it was considered adequate when <0.636. Suggestions were evaluated by the researchers, and the videos were modified. RESULTS: Ten scripts and videos were created, averaging 30 s each. The videos' contents were based on 11 studies retrieved from the review and one specialized website. The videos were evaluated by experts, and adjustments were made when CVR < 0.636 and when allowed by the video production platform. CONCLUSIONS: Educational videos were developed and have satisfactory content validity evidence according to expert opinions. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE These videos are expected to be used as educational strategies in clinical practice to prevent episodes of decompensation due to excessive fluid volume.