Ineffective coping (00069): A Walker and Avant conceptual analysis.

Purpose: To analyze the diagnostic concept of "ineffective coping" (00069) proposed by NANDA-I, using Walker and Avant's framework.

Data sources: The theoretical framework of Walker and Avant was used for the concept analysis. A search was performed in the Virtual Health Library portal using the keywords "ineffective coping" and "enfrentamento ineficaz."

Data synthesis: According to the literature, ineffective coping is defined as an adoption of inadequate psychosocial and behavioral strategies in response to a set of contextual stressors that negatively affect well-being and lifestyle.

Conclusions: The concept created for ineffective coping has the potential to address the psychosocial elements associated with life experiences in the face of coping mechanisms.

Implications for nursing practice: This analysis may contribute to the improvement of nursing care for patients experiencing difficult situations in their lives, as well as the challenges of nursing interventions that promote positive adaptation.