Development of the competency assessment scale for clinical nursing teachers: Results of a Delphi study and validation

2021 ◽  
pp. 104876
Author(s):  
Hongyan He ◽  
Ti Zhou ◽  
Dengfen Zeng ◽  
Yanlan Ma
Keyword(s):  
Delphi Study ◽  
Assessment Scale ◽  
Competency Assessment ◽  
Clinical Nursing ◽  
Nursing Teachers

scholarly journals Significant influencing factors and practical solutions in improvement of clinical nursing services: a Delphi study

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarieh Poortaghi ◽  
Abbas Ebadi ◽  
Mahvash Salsali ◽  
Afsaneh Raiesifar ◽  
Nayyereh Davoudi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Delphi Study ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Clinical Services ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Nursing Managers ◽  
Clinical Nursing ◽  
Communication Program ◽  
Nursing Services

Abstract Background Clinical services evaluation with specific indicators are very helpful to identify improvable points. This study was conducted to analyze the factors affecting the quality of clinical nursing services and offer practical solutions for accreditation of clinical nursing services. Methods The present study was conducted using Delphi method with two rounds. At the beginning of the study a questionnaire was prepared using results of another project (clinical nursing services audit). This questionnaire was sent to 47 nursing and accreditation professionals. After the first round, causes and solutions were categorized. Then participants were asked to comment on the significance of each strategy on the prepared questionnaire. Results In the first round of Delphi in response to the question about the main causes and solutions of low quality of nursing clinical services, 394 causes and 212 solutions were mentioned by the participants. In the second round, considering moralists and specialization in the selection of nursing managers, staffing according to workload and attendance in comprehensive exam after graduation and before entering clinical fields attained the most importance. Conclusion Mismatch of human resources with workload and lack of clarity with regard to duties have maximum correlation with poor quality of care. Organizational structure and communication program categories gained the highest and lowest importance respectively. This information could be used by nursing managers and policy makers to plan programs in order to improve the quality of clinical nursing services.

Teaching style in clinical nursing education: A qualitative study of Iranian nursing teachers’ experiences

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karimi Moonaghi Hossein ◽  
Dabbaghi Fatemeh ◽  
Oskouie Seid Fatemeh ◽  
Vehviläinen-Julkunen Katri ◽  
Binaghi Tahereh
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Teaching Style ◽  
Clinical Nursing ◽  
Teachers Experiences ◽  
Clinical Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Teachers

Development and psychometric properties of the Multiple Sclerosis Knowledge Assessment Scale: Rasch analysis of a novel tool for evaluating MS knowledge

2020 ◽  
pp. 135245852092962
Author(s):  
Barnabas Bessing ◽  
Cynthia A Honan ◽  
Ingrid van der Mei ◽  
Bruce V Taylor ◽  
Suzi B Claflin
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Rasch Analysis ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Assessment Scale ◽  
Test Reliability ◽  
Knowledge Assessment ◽  
Separation Index ◽  
Evaluation Metric

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS)-related knowledge is an important evaluation metric for health education interventions. However, few MS knowledge assessment tools are currently available for use. Objectives: This study aims to develop a reliable and valid Multiple Sclerosis Knowledge Assessment Scale (MSKAS) for use in the MS community and the general public. Methods: The MSKAS was developed using a Delphi study methodology and was administered to participants in the first open enrolment of the Understanding Multiple Sclerosis (UMS) online course. Rasch analysis was used to examine its psychometric properties and develop the final scale. Results: Experts from across the MS community participated in the development of the MSKAS, resulting in an initial scale of 42 items. Five hundred and forty-three UMS participants completed the MSKAS; 89% were female and 30% were people with MS. The final unidimensional 22-item scale has a person separation index of 2.16, a person reliability index of 0.82, an item separation index of 11.19, and a Cronbach’s alpha (kr-20) test reliability of 0.87. Conclusion: The MSKAS is a unidimensional scale with good construct validity and internal consistency. The MSKAS has the potential to be useful for the assessment of MS knowledge in research and clinical practice.

Therapeutic recreation at camp: A Delphi study identifying important elements

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
W. Thomas Means, MS, CTRS ◽  
Steven Simpson, PhD
Keyword(s):  
Delphi Study ◽  
Therapeutic Recreation ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Summer Camps ◽  
Research Quality ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Competency Assessment ◽  
Individuals With Disabilities ◽  
Delphi Approach ◽  
Risk Management Program

For many individuals with disabilities, specialized camps offer intentional recreational activities designed to meet specific goals. The purpose of this study was to identify the most important elements of Therapeutic Recreation (TR) when applied to residential summer camps for individuals with disabilities. This study used a panel of experts using a Delphi approach. Experts initially identified 29 elements and in subsequent rounds provided ratings and definitions of each element. Statistical analysis identified nine elements as most important: Planning, Evaluation, Socialization, Implementation, Staff Qualifications & Competency Assessment, Management, Prevention, Safety Planning, & Risk Management, Program Evaluation & Research, Quality Improvement. Identifying key elements is critical in developing a framework for future research, as well as justifying TR service and prioritizing which elements should be considered when creating a TR camp program.

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