Psychometric properties of the Dutch version of the Evidence-Based Practice Attitude Scale (EBPAS)

Abstract Background There is a call for valid and reliable instruments to evaluate implementation of evidence-based practices (EBP). The 15-item Evidence-Based Practice Attitude Scale (EBPAS) measures attitude toward EBP, incorporating four lower-order factor subscales (Appeal, Requirements, Openness, and Divergence) and a Total scale (General Attitudes). It is one of a few measures of EBP attitudes evaluated for its psychometric properties. The reliability of the Total scale has been repeatedly supported, but also the multidimensionality of the inventory. However, whether all of the items contribute to the EBPAS Total beyond their subscales has yet to be demonstrated. In addition, the Divergence subscale has been questioned because of its low correlation with the other subscales and low inter-item correlations. The EBPAS is widely used to tailor and evaluate implementation efforts, but a Swedish version has not yet been validated. This study aimed to contribute to the development and cross-validation of the EBPAS by examining the factor structure of t a Swedish-language version in a large sample of mental health professionals. Methods The EBPAS was translated into Swedish and completed by 570 mental health professionals working in child and adolescent psychiatry settings spread across Sweden. The factor structure was examined using first-order, second-order and bifactor confirmatory factor analytic (CFA) models. Results Results suggested adequate fit for all CFA models. The EBPAS Total was strongly supported in the Swedish version. Support for the hierarchical second-order model was also strong, while the bifactor model gave mixed support for the subscales. The Openness and Requirements subscales came out best, while there were problems with both the Appeal (e.g. not different from the General Attitudes factor) and the Divergence subscales (e.g. low reliability). Conclusions Overall, the psychometric properties were on par with the English version and the total score appears to be a valid measure of general attitudes towards EBP. This is the first study supporting this General Attitudes factor based on a bifactor model. Although comparatively better supported in this Swedish sample, we conclude that the use of the EBPAS subscale scores may result in misleading conclusions. Practical implications and future directions are discussed.

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The Limitations and Strengths of the Evidence-Based Practice Attitude Scale as a Measure of Correctional Employees’ Attitudes: A Psychometric Evaluation

International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology ◽

10.1177/0306624x17749450 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 62 (12) ◽

pp. 3947-3964 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Breanna Boppre ◽

Jody Sundt ◽

Emily J. Salisbury

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Mental Health Professionals ◽

Evidence Based Practice ◽

Psychometric Evaluation ◽

Attitude Scale ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Correctional Staff ◽

Mental Health Providers ◽

Health Providers ◽

Evidence Based Practices

Evidence-based practices (EBPs) hold tremendous potential for improving the outcomes of corrections interventions. The implementation of EBPs requires support from staff at all levels of an organization; however, the study of correctional staff attitudes toward organizational change and EBPs is in its infancy. The current study examines the psychometric properties of the Evidence-Based Practice Attitude Scale (EBPAS), an instrument originally designed for mental health professionals, to measure correctional employees’ readiness to implement EBPs. The results indicate mixed conclusions regarding the use of the EBPAS with correctional staff. We found that the total scale and subscales are reliable and exhibit high internal consistency. However, the results of an exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis failed to replicate the factor structure from previous research with mental health providers. The findings indicate potential drawbacks regarding the construct validity of the EBPAS for use with correctional personnel.

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Psychometric Properties of the Chinese Version of the Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire for Nurses

Journal of Nursing Measurement ◽

10.1891/1061-3749.27.3.e117 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. E117-E131

Author(s):

Rumei Yang ◽

Jia-Wen Guo ◽

Susan L. Beck ◽

Fen Jiang ◽

Siyuan Tang

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Evidence Based Practice ◽

Southern China ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Knowledge And Skills ◽

Oblimin Rotation ◽

Tertiary Hospitals ◽

Conceptual Equivalence ◽

Translation Procedure

Background and PurposeThe Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire (EBPQ-English) has been used in various populations. However, it has not been validated in the Chinese nursing population. This study aimed to translate EBPQ-English into Chinese and evaluate its psychometric properties.MethodsThe Brislin translation procedure was used to maintain the conceptual equivalence. The validity and reliability of EBPQ-Chinese were investigated using exploratory factor analysis and Cronbach's α with 810 nurses from nine tertiary hospitals in Southern China.ResultsPrinciple axis factoring and oblimin rotation yielded three factors with 22 items, including Knowledge and Skills (k = 14; α = 0.94), Attitudes (k = 3; α = 0.83), and Practice (k = 5; α = 0.86), which explained 57.03% of the total variance.ConclusionsEvidence supports the validity and reliability of a three-factor 22-item EBPQ-Chinese.

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