Journal of nursing measurement最新文献

Background and Purpose: The purpose of this study was to map the instruments for assessing the comfort of hospitalized older adults in the scientific literature, identifying those instruments validated and transculturally adapted to the realities of Brazil. Methods: This was a scoping review of 14 articles and a website retrieved from the following databases: MEDLINE/PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus, Science Direct/Elsevier, and gray literature (Oasisbr, Catalog of Theses and Dissertations [CAPES], OATD, BDBTD, and The Comfort Line). Results: Seventeen instruments for assessing the comfort of hospitalized older adults were mapped; however, none were specifically designed for this population, as they were originally intended for adults or individuals with neuropsychiatric conditions. Among these, three have been validated and transculturally adapted to the Brazilian context. Conclusions: This study reveals the need for a specific instrument tailored for hospitalized older adults without neuropsychiatric conditions.

Background and Purpose: Discharge readiness is an important aspect of quality care improvement but is poorly understood among clinicians. This study aims to develop and validate an abdominal surgery discharge readiness instrument (ASDRI). Methods: Through quantitative methods, ASDRI was crafted from qualitative exploration, literature review, and theoretical foundation. The psychometric analysis involved 344 patients with abdominal surgery aged 18 years and above using SmartPLS 4.0.9 software version. Results: The validated ASDRI contains both convergent and discriminant validities. The Average Variance Extracted (AVE) values for all the constructs were above the recommended cutoff point (AVE = .4) and demonstrated acceptable reliability (CA = .64-.936; CR = .81-.95). Conclusions: The ASDRI, comprising 28 items across five factors, emerges as a valid and reliable tool for assessing discharge readiness after abdominal surgery, emphasizing patient-centered discharge planning.

Background and Purpose: This study evaluates the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) in terms of factor structure and measurement invariance (MI). The sample included postmenopausal breast cancer (BC) survivors (n = 101) and matched healthy controls (n = 60). Methods: Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were performed on PSQI's seven component scores. MI was tested between groups and across time using Bayes factor (BF). Results: Two factors were identified: sleep efficiency and perceived sleep quality. MI is evidenced between groups (BF < 0.007) and over time (BF > 150). Conclusions: PSQI scores with two subscales are comparable between postmenopausal BC survivors and controls over a 1-year period, providing some validation of PSQI for researching sleep quality in this population.

Background: In the current literature, no existing scale that can measure nurse specific coaching-based leadership has been found. Purpose: The study was conducted to determine the Turkish validity and reliability of the Coaching-Based Leadership Scale (CBLS). Methods: The research is methodological. The study was conducted in two sample groups for the employees' and leaders' versions of the scale. Results: The confirmatory factor analysis of the scale revealed that both the employees' and leaders' versions have a 16-item, four-factor structure, and the fit indices were confirmed as follows: for the employees' version: Chi-square (χ²) = 361.948, χ²/degrees of freedom (df) = 4.022, root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = .133, goodness of fit index (GFI) = .808, comparative fit index (CFI) = .941, Tucker-Lewis index (TLI) = .821, and standardized root mean square residual (SRMR) = .0317, and for the leaders' version: χ² = 180.121, χ²/df = 1.896, RMSEA = .104, GFI = .809, CFI = .970, TLI = .962, and SRMR = .0177. The obtained fit indices indicated a good fit. The scale-item-total score correlations were found to range from r = .816 to r = .952 for the employees' version and from r = .922 to r = .968 for the leaders' version, which were determined to be at an acceptable level. It was determined that the Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient of the scale was .98 in the employees' version and the Cronbach's alpha of its subdimensions were .93 for working alliance, .96 for open communication, .97 for learning and development, and .96 for progress and results. In the leaders' version, the Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient was .99, while the Cronbach's alpha of its subdimensions was found to be .93 for working alliance, .96 for open communication, .97 for learning and development, and .96 for progress and results. Conclusion: It has been determined that the CBLS is a valid and reliable measurement tool for Turkish nursing employees and managers.

Background and Purpose: Family resilience in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a promising avenue for promoting parental mental health, yet no tool is available to assess it. This study aimed to develop a new scale to measure family resilience in French-speaking parents during the NICU hospitalization and evaluate content validation. Methods: This methodological study was conducted in Quebec and included two phases: (a) item development process and (b) content validity evaluation process using successive quantitative and qualitative methods. A total sample of 14 experts evaluated item clarity, relevance, and representativeness on 1-4 rating scales and provided qualitative feedback on scale characteristics. Results: An initial scale of 55 items was developed. Excellent content validity (Item Content Validity Index > .90) and consensus regarding item selection and scale presentation were achieved. Conclusions: This content-validated 55-item Communication, Organization, and Intrafamilial Beliefs in Neonatology (COCINL) scale should be psychometrically tested in the Quebec NICU parent population.

Background and Purpose: This study was conducted to adapt the Medication Information Literacy Scale for Pregnant Women into Turkish. Methods: This study was designed as a methodological study, and the sample consisted of 279 pregnant women. Results: Confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the fit indices were within acceptable ranges. For reliability evaluation, the internal consistency coefficient (Cronbach's alpha = .872), intraclass correlation coefficient (.872), Hotelling's T² test (F = 21.252, p = .000), standard error of measurement (5.11 ≤ 7.9), and floor-ceiling effect analysis (min. frequency = 0.4%, max. frequency = 0.4%) were assessed. Conclusion: The Medication Information Literacy Scale for Pregnant Women, consisting of 5 subdimensions and 20 items, was found to be a valid and reliable measurement tool.

Background and Purpose: Due to the absence of a specific tool for assessing surgical anxiety in Iranian patients undergoing cosmetic surgery, this study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Surgical Anxiety Questionnaire (SAQ) in these patients. Methods: A methodological study was conducted to assess the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the SAQ. Results: In the exploratory factor analysis, two items were removed, resulting in a final version of 15 items across three factors that accounted for 48.3% of the total variance. The confirmatory factor analysis showed a good fit for the model obtained (minimum discrepancy function divided by degrees of freedom = 2.84, root-mean-square error of approximation =07, and goodness-of-fit index =922). All factors demonstrated favorable internal consistency and stability. Conclusion: The aforementioned questionnaire demonstrated desirable psychometric properties for measuring surgical anxiety in Iranian cosmetic surgery candidates.

Background and Purpose: Burnout among midwives is an increasing concern due to the high emotional demands of their profession, exposure to traumatic events, and challenging workplace conditions. This study examines the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) in practicing Jordanian midwives. Method: The validity, reliability, and factor structure of the CBI were assessed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Results: The EFA identified a well-fitting three-factor model comprising personal, work, and client-related dimensions, which explained a substantial portion of the variance. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the construct validity of this three-factor structure, with model fit indices within acceptable ranges. Reliability analysis demonstrated strong internal consistency for the overall scale and subdimensions, confirming the robustness of the burnout assessment instrument. Conclusion: The Arabic CBI is a suitable instrument for assessing burnout.

Background and Purpose: The importance of corneal donation is related to the global burden of corneal blindness. This study aims to develop and validate a tool to assess the knowledge and attitudes of Jordanian nursing students toward corneal donation. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. Results: The questionnaire demonstrated robust psychometric properties, with item difficulty indices ranging from .40 to .71 and discrimination indices from .30 to .59. Reliability was confirmed with a KR-20 value of .80. The attitude questionnaire revealed a single-factor structure, with high reliability (Cronbach's alpha = .86). Nursing students exhibited good levels of knowledge about corneal anatomy, transplantation procedures, and donation benefits. Conclusion: The validated tool is a reliable and effective instrument for assessing knowledge and attitudes toward corneal donation among nursing students.