Validação de conteúdo de um instrumento para consulta de enfermagem em infecções sexualmente transmissíveis

Objective: to validate the content of an investigation instrument for the application of the Nursing process in sexually transmitted infections. Method: cross-sectional study of the methodological type of content validation with expert judges with a quantitative design. As a theoretical reference, the theory of Basic Human Needs, proposed by Wanda Aguiar Horta, was used. As empirical material, the Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines for Comprehensive Care for People with Sexually Transmitted Infections were used. Results: the reformulations suggested by the expert judges were considered and included in the final version. The validation made it possible to verify the precision of the instrument, composed of 32 terms after two rounds of validation. Conclusion: the development of health technologies and the use of a validated instrument for the nursing process make it possible to direct care and improve the quality of care, standardizing records and ensuring greater patient safety.