Validity and reliability of the Noor Evidence-Based Medicine Questionnaire: A cross-sectional study

Background Evidence-based medicine (EBM) is a widely accepted scientific advancement in clinical settings that helps achieve better, safer, and more cost-effective healthcare. However, presently, validated instruments to evaluate healthcare professionals’ attitude and practices toward implementing EBM are not widely available. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the validity and reliability of a newly developed knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) questionnaire on EBM for use among healthcare professionals. Methods The Noor Evidence-Based Medicine Questionnaire was tested among physicians in a government hospital between July and August 2018. Exploratory factor analysis and internal consistency reliability-based Cronbach’s alpha statistic were conducted. Results The questionnaire was distributed among 94 physicians, and 90 responded (response rate of 95.7%). The initial number of items in the KAP domains of the Noor Evidence-Based Medicine Questionnaire were 15, 17, and 13, respectively; however, two items in the practice domain with communalities <0.25 and factor loadings <0.4 were removed. The factor structure accounted for 52.33%, 66.29%, and 55.39% of data variance in the KAP domains, respectively. Cronbach’s alpha values were 0.81, 0.81, and 0.84 for KAP domains, respectively, indicating high reliability. Conclusions This questionnaire can be used to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour of healthcare professionals toward EBM. Future testing of this questionnaire among other medical personnel groups will help expand the scope of this tool.

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Translating and validating a Japanese version of the Patient Care Ownership Scale: a multicenter cross-sectional study

BMC Medical Education ◽

10.1186/s12909-021-02853-y ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Hirohisa Fujikawa ◽

Daisuke Son ◽

Kayo Kondo ◽

Mia Djulbegovic ◽

Yousuke Takemura ◽

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Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Patient Care ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Japanese Version ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Abstract Background Patient care ownership (PCO) is an essential component in medical professionalism and is crucial for delivering high-quality care. The 15-item PCO Scale (PCOS) is a validated questionnaire for quantifying PCO in residents; however, no corresponding tool for assessing PCO in Japan exists. This study aimed to develop a Japanese version of the PCOS (J-PCOS) and validate it among Japanese medical trainees. Methods We performed a multicenter cross-sectional survey to test the validity and reliability of the J-PCOS. The study sample was trainees of postgraduate years 1–5 in Japan. The participants completed the J-PCOS questionnaire. Construct validity was assessed through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Internal consistency reliability was examined by calculating Cronbach’s alpha coefficients and inter-item correlations. Results During the survey period, 437 trainees at 48 hospitals completed the questionnaire. Exploratory factor analysis of the J-PCOS extracted four factors: assertiveness, sense of ownership, diligence, and being the “go-to” person. The second factor had not been identified in the original PCOS, which may be related to a unique cultural feature of Japan, namely, a historical code of personal conduct. Confirmatory factor analysis supported this four-factor model, revealing good model fit indices. The analysis results of Cronbach’s alpha coefficients and inter-item correlations indicated adequate internal consistency reliability. Conclusions We developed the J-PCOS and examined its validity and reliability. This tool can be used in studies on postgraduate medical education. Further studies should confirm its robustness and usefulness for improving PCO.

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Quit-smoking instrument using theory of planned behavior in nursing

Journal of Holistic Nursing Science ◽

10.31603/nursing.v0i0.4110 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Narmawan Narmawan ◽

Narmi Narmi

Keyword(s):

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Smoking Behavior ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

The Impact

Tobacco in cigarettes is a legal drug that can cause death for those who consume it. Until now smoking can cause various complications that have an impact on health such as cancer and heart disease. Behavioral theory such as TPB (Theory of Planned Behavior) is a behavior-based nursing theory that allows behavior change to minimize the impact of smoking. And until now there is no standardized instrument that measures a person's smoking behavior using the TPB application. Therefore, this study will develop a TPB model of smoking behavior instrument. This research is a non-experimental cross sectional study through validity and reliability tests carried out in 4 stages: literature review, instrument development, Content Validity Index and Internal consistency reliability. The reliability test was carried out on 93 respondents who were taken by accidental sampling with the criteria of male smokers aged 15 to 60 years, no history of disease due to smoking, willing to be participants and able to read and write. Internal consistency reliability analysis through Cronbach's Alpha value. The results of the study showed that as many as 40 instrument items had been developed, with an average I-CVI value of 4 experts being 0.75-1.0. While the average Cronbach's Alpha value reached 0.870. The smoking behavior instrument that measures the TPB component that has been developed is valid and reliable.

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Knowledge, attitude and practice of evidence-based medicine among primary care practitioners in Malaysia: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-044372 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. e044372

Author(s):

Mat Nawi Zanaridah ◽

Mohd Noor Norhayati ◽

Zakaria Rosnani

Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Evidence Based Medicine ◽

Primary Care Physicians ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Primary Care Practitioner ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Primary Care Practitioners ◽

Based Medicine

ObjectivesTo determine the level of knowledge and practice of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and the attitudes towards it and to identify the factors associated with its practice among primary care practitioners in Selangor, Malaysia.SettingThis cross-sectional study was conducted in randomly selected health clinics in Selangor. Data were collected from primary care physicians using self-administered questionnaires on knowledge, practice and attitudes regarding EBM.ParticipantsThe study included 225 respondents working in either government or private clinics. It excluded house officers and those working in public and private universities or who were retired from practice.ResultsA total of 32.9% had a high level of EBM knowledge, 12% had a positive attitude towards EBM and 0.4% had a good level of its practice. The factors significantly associated with EBM practice were ethnicity, attitude, length of work experience as a primary care practitioner and quick access to online reference applications on mobile phones.ConclusionsAlthough many physicians have suboptimal knowledge of EBM and low levels of practising it, majority of them have a neutral attitude towards EBM practice. Extensive experience as a primary care practitioner, quick access to online references on a mobile phone and good attitude towards EBM were associated with its practice.

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Awareness, attitudes and knowledge of evidence-based medicine: A cross-sectional baseline survey among academic healthcare practitioners in Namibia

Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences ◽

10.4314/gjpas.v23i2.15 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 347 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Omar Abdulwadud ◽

Sailas Nyareza ◽

Peter Nyarango ◽

Sylvester Moyo

Keyword(s):

Evidence Based Medicine ◽

Baseline Survey ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Attitudes And Knowledge ◽

Based Medicine

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Gestión de seguridad y salud ocupacional y riesgos laborales en una empresa constructora del Perú

South Florida Journal of Development ◽

10.46932/sfjdv2n4-018 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 5195-5205

Author(s):

Jossimar Ortega Aliaga ◽

Rubén Moisés Mauricio Avalos ◽

Jimmy Edison Macedo Bedoya ◽

César Orlando Yumpo Chuquilin

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Management ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

High Reliability ◽

P Value ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge Application ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

San Martín

El estudio de investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar la relación entre la gestión del conocimiento en la productividad de la empresa CONSTRUCTORA PBG E.I.R.L. San Martín de Porres, 2020. El tipo de investigación fue de tipo básica, diseño correlacional, transversal. La muestra estuvo conformada por 70 colaboradores, con una población censal de 70 trabajadores, con instrumentos validados por expertos y una alta fiabilidad. La escala de percepción de la gestión del conocimiento, para el presente estudio presentó confiabilidad con Alfa de Cronbach de 0.788 indicando una fuerte consistencia interna, y la Escala de productividad, para la investigación presentó validez de confiabilidad con Alfa de Cronbach de 0.891 indicando una fuerte consistencia interna. Los resultados descriptivos de la variable gestión del conocimiento según los trabajadores el 35.7% lo considera deficiente, el 42.9% los considera regular y el 21.4% es considerado como eficiente; en la dimensión Creación del conocimiento, el 28.6% lo considera deficiente, el 50.0% los considera regular y el 21.4% es considerado como eficiente; en la dimensión Transferencia del conocimiento el 25.7% lo considera deficiente, el 45.7% los considera regular y el 28.6% es considerado como eficiente; en la dimensión Aplicación del conocimiento el 28.6% lo considera deficiente, el 42.9% los considera regular y el 28.6% es considerado como eficiente. Los resultados nos indicaron la gestión del conocimiento se relaciona con la productividad se relacionan moderadamente con un (Rho 0,622 y p-valor 0,000) The research study aimed to determine the relationship between knowledge management on the productivity of the company CONSTRUCTORA PBG E.I.R.L. San Martín de Porres, 2020. The type of research was basic, correlational, cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of 70 collaborators, with a census population of 70 workers, with instruments validated by experts and high reliability. The knowledge management perception scale for the present study presented reliability with Cronbach’s Alpha of 0.788 indicating strong internal consistency, and the Productivity Scale, for the investigation, presented reliability validity with Cronbach’s Alpha of 0.891 indicating strong internal consistency. The descriptive results of the knowledge management variable according to the workers, 35.7% consider it deficient, 42.9% consider it regular and 21.4% consider it efficient; in the Knowledge creation dimension, 28.6% consider it deficient, 50.0% consider it regular and 21.4% consider it efficient; In the knowledge transfer dimension, 25.7% consider it deficient, 45.7% consider it regular and 28.6% consider it efficient; In the Knowledge Application dimension, 28.6% consider it deficient, 42.9% consider it regular and 28.6% consider it efficient. The results indicated that knowledge management is related to productivity and is moderately related to a (Rho 0.622 and p-value 0.000)

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Awareness and use of evidence-based medicine information among patients in Croatia: a nation-wide cross-sectional study

Croatian Medical Journal ◽

10.3325/cmj.2017.58.300 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 58 (4) ◽

pp. 300-301 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Danijel Nejašmić ◽

Ivana Miošić ◽

Davorka Vrdoljak ◽

Snježana Permozer Hajdarović ◽

Marion Tomičić ◽

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Keyword(s):

Evidence Based Medicine ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Medicine Information ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Wide Cross ◽

Based Medicine

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Teaching and Learning Evidence-Based Medicine: Cross-Sectional Survey Investigating Knowledge and Attitudes of Teachers and Learners in Primary and Secondary Care

Education for Primary Care ◽

10.1080/14739879.2007.11493525 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 45-57 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

A. Niroshan Siriwardena ◽

John Sandars ◽

Islay Gemmell ◽

Aly Rashid

Keyword(s):

Evidence Based Medicine ◽

Secondary Care ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Based Medicine

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Self-efficacy scale for the establishment of good relationships with families in neonatal and pediatric hospital settings

Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP ◽

10.1590/s1980-220x2016033803222 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 51 (0) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Andréia Cascaes Cruz ◽

Margareth Angelo ◽

Bernardo Pereira dos Santos

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

Operational Definition ◽

Pediatric Hospital ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cronbach's Alpha

Abstract OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to develop and test the psychometric properties of the Self-efficacy Scale for the Establishment of Good Relationships with Families in Neonatal and Pediatric Hospital Settings. METHOD Methodological study grounded on self-efficacy theory was conducted in three phases: conceptual and operational definition (review of the literature and interviews with the target population), content validity (opinion of five experts e three clinical nurses), and exploratory factor analysis and internal consistency reliability (cross-sectional survey with a valid sample of 194 nurses). RESULTS A ten-point Likert scale with 40-item was designed and one item was excluded after review by experts. Three factors emerged from the exploratory factor analysis. The Cronbach's alpha for all items was 0.983 with item-total correlations in the range 0.657 to 0.847. Cronbach's alpha value if item deleted were less than or equal to 0.983. CONCLUSION The final version of the scale demonstrated psychometric adequacy. It is a useful tool to be administered in the clinical, educational and research nursing fields to measure nurses’ self-efficacy beliefs concerning the establishment of good relationships with families.

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