Journal of nursing measurement最新文献

Background and Purpose: Several studies have used an adapted measure of stress related to COVID-19, although the psychometric properties of the tool are unknown. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of an adapted measure in nurses. Methods: This was a secondary analysis of 744 nurses using data from a longitudinal study conducted during COVID-19 from May 2020 to May 2022. Results: Exploratory factor analysis using principal axis factoring with oblique rotation resulted in two correlated factors: personal risk and risk to others. The measure had acceptable internal consistency (α = .754 and α = .738 for factors 1 and 2, respectively) and demonstrated criterion validity between several indicators of mental health and well-being. Conclusions: The adapted measure was reliable and valid in nurses working during COVID-19.

Background and Purpose: The purpose of the research is to assess the validity and reliability of the Youth Physical Activity Attitude Scale in Turkish. Methods: This study was conducted with 320 children aged 9 to 14 in a province in eastern Turkey between March and June 2022. The scale consisted of four factors and 23 items responded on a 3-point Likert scale. No items were removed from the scale during content validity. Results: Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the model fit was within acceptable criteria, and the factor structure was the same as the original one. Cronbach's alpha values were 0.85 for the total scale, 0.80 for the positive attitude sub-scale, and 0.68 for the negative attitudes sub-scale. Conclusions: The Turkish version of the scale was found to be valid and reliable.

Background and Purpose: In this article, we present the psychometrics of the Pediatric Procedural Holistic Comfort Assessment-Revised (PPHCA-R). The PPHCA-R is a storybook instrument for children of diverse backgrounds aged 4-8 years. Methods: We recruited 196 children undergoing a nonurgent needle procedure in a pediatric multispecialty care center. Exploratory factor analysis and Pearson's correlations were used to determine evidence of reliability and validity. Results: Thirteen items loaded uniquely on one of three factors: (a) body and surroundings comfort, (b) cognitive and emotional comfort, and (c) comfort play. The PPHCA-R demonstrated acceptable to good internal consistency across factors, as well as evidence of construct validity. Conclusions: The PPHCA-R is a novel measure with implications for the holistic management, measurement, and investigation of pediatric invasive procedures.

Background and Purpose: Behavioral activation is an evidence-based and promising system for depression, designed to enhance an individual's engagement in daily activities. This study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale - Short Form (BADS-SF). Methods: The data were collected from 298 nursing students after conducting a content validity analysis. Cronbach's αs were calculated to assess internal consistency, and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed to test the structural validity of the scale. Results: The validity and reliability of the BADS-SF Turkey version have been verified. The BADS-SF was validated through CFA, revealing a good fit with χ²/df = 16.50/7, goodness-of-fit index = 0.98, comparative fitness index = 0.99, normed fit index = 0.98, standardized root-mean-square residual = .025, and root-mean-square error of approximation = .068. The scale demonstrated acceptable reliability, with Cronbach's α ranging from 0.61 to 0.83 across subscales, and strong convergent validity with average variance extracted values of 0.528 for activation and 0.699 for avoidance. Conclusions: The findings confirm that the Turkish version of the BADS-SF is a valid and reliable tool, suitable for use in clinical and research settings to evaluate and monitor depression within Turkish-speaking populations.

Background and Purpose: Incivility among nurses is widely recognized as a global problem and can have serious effects on new nurse graduates. This study aimed to translate the Nursing Student Perception of Civil and Uncivil Behaviors in newly licensed nurses into Turkish and validate its reliability and validity among clinical nurses. Methods: This methodological study was conducted with 309 nurses between January and April 2024. The scale was evaluated in terms of language equivalence, content validity, and confirmatory factor analysis. Content validity was assessed with the content validity index (CVI). Cronbach's alpha was used for the analysis of internal consistency, and Pearson's correlation coefficient was used for parallel form reliability. Results: The CVI of the scale was 0.97. Factor loads of all items were between 0.69 and 0.88, and Cronbach's alpha values were between .742 and .911. Confirmatory factor analysis showed the Turkish form of 12 items and 2 factors. In terms of parallel form reliability, a negative medium correlation (r = -0.674) was found between the nurse incivility subdimension and the passive incivility subdimension, while a positive high correlation (r = 0.722) was found with the active incivility subdimension. Conclusions: The scale has been demonstrated to be both valid and reliable, making it suitable for use within the Turkish population.

Background and Purpose: The number of patients in need of lifesaving organ transplants continues to exceed the number of available. One of the most critical factors influencing peoples' practices and rates of organ donation is their attitude and beliefs. This study aimed to develop and validate an instrument that evaluates peoples' attitudes and beliefs about organ donation. Methods: A cross-sectional methodological study was used to guide the development of a questionnaire after reviewing the literature. Results: The initial items (n = 45) were evaluated by 15 nonexperts pilot to verify face validity; then, content validity was established by three experts, and exploratory factorial analysis established construct validity. Afterward, internal consistency was checked using Cronbach's alpha analysis. Eventually, 31 items were included in the questionnaire, comprising four subscales. Conclusion: According to the results, we found that the "Public Attitudes and Beliefs about Organ Donation" questionnaire has adequate validity and reliability to assess peoples' attitudes and beliefs about organ donation.

Background and Purpose: Mindfulness has been associated with many positive psychological benefits. It is usually measured by self-report, and there are numerous questionnaires available to measure mindfulness in this way. The purpose of this review is to offer a summary of the available self-assessment questionnaires for measuring mindfulness, their appropriate uses, and psychometrics. Methods: CINAHL, PubMed, and PsychINFO databases were queried along with hand searching reference lists based on the indicated criteria, including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction-related mindfulness measurement tools, based on self-report and designed for use in adults. Results: Fourteen tools, published between 2001 and 2021, were included in this review. The tools varied in their orientation and have been created to measure mindfulness as a state, trait, and process. Conclusions: There is a wide variety of available tools, and each conceptualizes mindfulness in a distinct way. Understanding these details is crucial to choosing the proper tool.

Background and Purpose: It is important to assess the experience of patients who have been admitted to an intensive care unit to provide the best treatment and nursing care possible. Therefore, a valid and reliable tool is necessary for measurement. This study aimed to determine the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Intensive Care Experience Questionnaire (ICEQ) for open-heart surgery patients. Methods: The study was conducted in four steps: translation, face and content validity, confirmatory factor analysis, and reliability assessment. The adapted questionnaire was administered to 200 Iranian cardiac surgery patients who had received treatment in an intensive care unit within the past month. Results: In the final Persian version of ICEQ, there are 4 factors and 21 items. Following the translation and cultural adaptation process, the content validity was evaluated. Three items had content validity ratio < 0.6, so they were deleted. Scale-level content validity index/Average was 0.81 and more than 0.7 for each item on the scale. This scale was validated through confirmatory factor analysis using fit indicators (comparative fit index, normalized fit index, root mean square error of approximation, and chi-square). There was Cronbach's alpha of 0.71-0.85, and intraclass correlation coefficients were 0.82-0.93 for subscales. Conclusions: The Persian version of ICEQ showed appropriate psychometric properties. This scale may be useful to inform the development of effective interventions to improve subsequent outcomes for Iranian open-heart surgery patients.

Background and Purpose: A Farsi version of the Heartland Forgiveness Scale (HFS-F) for assessing forgiveness in Iranian cardiovascular patients was not available. This study aimed to determine the validity and reliability of the Farsi version of HFS in this population. Methods: In this methodological cross-sectional research design, 400 Iranian cardiovascular patients completed the HFS-F between October 2019 and January 2020. We assessed the characteristics, content, and both exploratory and confirmatory construct validity of the measures. To evaluate the reliability and construct validity of the HFS-F, we calculated Cronbach's alpha, McDonald's omega, and the intraclass correlation coefficient. Results: Three factors were identified following confirmatory and deterministic factor analyses. The extracted factors demonstrated satisfactory reliability, exceeding a threshold of 0.7. Conclusions: The HFS-F exhibited a robust level of validity and reliability, rendering it a suitable instrument for future research endeavors.

Background and purpose: The prevalence of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) is rising at an alarming rate and is projected to continue increasing in the coming years. The primary approach to preventing diabetes-related complications in individuals with T1D is the exogenous administration of insulin. However, this method can sometimes lead to hypoglycemia, a condition with a wide range of symptoms, including loss of consciousness, seizures, coma, and, in severe cases, death. This study aims to present the psychometric properties of the Greek translation of the Hypoglycemic Confidence Scale (HCS). The HCS measures an individual's sense of personal strength and comfort based on the belief that they possess the necessary resources to manage and prevent hypoglycemia-related complications. Methods: We conducted a forward and backward translation, along with a cultural adaptation, of the HCS into Greek. The psychometric properties of the scale were evaluated through confirmatory factor analysis. To assess the reliability, we calculated the intraclass correlation coefficient, while internal consistency was measured using Cronbach's alpha. Construct validity was evaluated through convergent and divergent validity, comparing the HCS-Gr with the Diabetes Quality of Life Brief Clinical Inventory (DQoL-BCI) and hemoglobin A1C levels. Differential validity was assessed using the known-groups method. Results: Ninety-seven adults with T1D, aged between 18 and 57 years (mean age: 38.6 ± 11.7), completed the HCS-Gr. The two structures of the HCS-Gr demonstrated strong internal consistency, with Cronbach's α values of 0.87 for the eight-item version and 0.86 for the nine-item version. Convergent validity was supported by moderate negative correlations between both HCS-Gr versions and the DQoL-BCI subscales and total score. The HCS-Gr also showed satisfactory test-retest reliability and differential validity, confirming its robustness as a psychometric tool. Conclusions: The HCS-Gr is a valid and reliable tool for assessing confidence (or self-efficacy) in managing hypoglycemic situations among individuals with T1D in Greece.