摘要
objective: to determine the reliability and validity of a new instrument for wound evaluation. methods: this methodological study was conducted in a brazilian university hospital. data analysis consisted of content validity by a panel of judges and equivalency among observers. results: the new instrument had a good validity; the level of agreement among the judges was 71%. and, the interrater reliability and the agreement between observers were regular to excellent. conclusion: this instrument has the potential to be used by nurses in clinical practice.