Psychometric Evaluation of the Collaborative Practice Scale in Certified Nurse-Midwife and Obstetrician Teams

2021 ◽  
pp. JNM-D-21-00023
Author(s):  
Denise C. Smith ◽  
Lori Trego ◽  
E. Brie Thumm
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
The United States ◽  
Collaborative Practice ◽  
Group Level ◽  
Military Hospitals ◽  
Team Based Care ◽  
The Individual

Background and PurposeTeam-based care has been proposed as a means of improving maternity care in the United States.MethodsThe study evaluated the individual and group-level psychometric properties of the Collaborative Practice Scale (CPS) among 108 midwives and physicians who provided team-based care in military hospitals.ResultsPsychometric properties of the CPS included Cronbach’s alpha of .98. Internal consistency was measured with item-to-total correlations from .83 to .94 and inter-item correlations from .71 to .88. Principal components analysis resulted in a single-factor loading, accounting for 80% of total variance. Properties of the scale at the group level; strong within team agreement (rwg(j) = .94) and between team variance (ICC1 = .15, ICC2 = .65).ConclusionThe CPS demonstrated reliability and validity of the instrument at the individual and group levels. The collaborative process can be measured among midwife-physician teams.

Psychometric Evaluation of the School Nurses' Awareness and Perceptions Survey (SNAPS) for Youth At-Risk of Trafficking

2021 ◽  
pp. JNM-D-20-00018
Author(s):  
Hannah Fraley ◽  
Teri Aronowitz
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
The United States ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Youth At Risk ◽  
Multi Phase ◽  
Score Range

Background and PurposeEstimates suggest approximately 244,000–360,000 schoolaged children in the United States are at risk of being trafficked. The purpose of this study was to test the psychometric properties of the School Nurses' Awareness and Perceptions Survey (SNAPS).MethodsA multi-phase approach for reliability and validity using correlation, exploratory, and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) with samples of school nurses from Massachusetts (Phase I) and nationally (Phase II).ResultsSNAPS is a 32-item 5-point Likert scale with a potential score range of 32–160. Cronbach's alpha was .94 with sub-scales ranging from 0.84–0.94. CFA revealed a three-factor scale with a cumulative variance of 70.79% (Chisquare 3.13, df 461, p < .001; RMSEA .10; GFI .80; CFI .78; TLI .76).ConclusionsStrong psychometric properties were found for the new measure allowing assessment of school nurses' knowledge of youth trafficking.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Polish Version of Task and Ego Orientation in Sport Questionnaire (TEOSQ)

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3593 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maciej Tomczak ◽  
Małgorzata Walczak ◽  
Paweł Kleka ◽  
Aleksandra Walczak ◽  
Łukasz Bojkowski
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Task Orientation ◽  
Correlated Errors ◽  
Polish Version ◽  
Ego Orientation ◽  
The Individual

The main aim of the study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Polish version of the task and ego orientation in sport questionnaire (TEOSQ). The study covered 651 athletes aged 19.2 years, SD (Standard deviation) = 2.21. The task and ego orientation in sport questionnaire (TEOSQ) and sport motivation scale (SMS-28) were used. Cronbach’s Alpha for the ego subscale was 0.84, and for the task subscale 0.81 (McDonald’s omega was 0.84, 0.82 respectively). The reliability of the test-retest with two weeks interval was ICC (Intraclass correlation coefficient) = 0.86 for ego and ICC = 0.86 for task. Initially, the two-factor model was not fully fitted (CFI (Comparative fit index) = 0.84), however the model with correlated errors for selected test items was well fitted to data (CFI = 0.95). Statistically significant, positive correlations between the task orientation and the intrinsic motivation components were obtained. Additionally, individual athletes had higher scores on the ego factor and lower scores on the task factor than the team athletes. These effects were moderated by the level of participation and occurred among high-performance athletes. Due to satisfactory reliability and validity indicators the Polish version of the task and ego orientation in sport questionnaire (TEOSQ) can be used both for scientific research and in the individual diagnostics of athletes.

scholarly journals Reassesing the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of Enabling School Structure Scale

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 57-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niyazi Özer ◽  
Burhanettin Dönmez
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Original Form ◽  
School Structure ◽  
Cronbach Alpha ◽  
Enabling School Structure ◽  
Validity Studies

The purpose of this research is to investigate the psychometric properties of the Enabling School Structure Scale (ESS) that aims to measure the degree to which school structure is enabling or coercive, and also to conduct reliability and validity studies of the scale. Participants of the study consisted of 1018 teachers working in 75 different primary schools located in Malatya province during 2009-2010 semester. For validity studies, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were carried out, and also corrected item-total correlations were estimated. For reliability studies, Cronbach Alpha and test-retest correlation coefficients were estimated. Results obtained from the reliability and validity studies showed that on the contrary to original form of ESS, Turkish form consisted of two distinct factors, enabling bureaucracy and coercive bureaucracy respectively. While factor loading of the items in enabling bureaucracy range between ".557" and ".832", factor loadings of items in coercive bureaucracy range between ".485" and ".785". It was also found that this 12 itemed two-factor solution explained approximately a total of 51% of the total variance. Estimated Cronbach alpha coefficients were ".806" for enabling bureaucracy sub-scale and ".774" for coercive bureaucracy sub-scale. Consequently it can be asserted that Turkish form of the ESS scale should be used with two factor structure not one single structure.

scholarly journals Development and approbation of the methodology for determining the individual negotiating style

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 92-104
Author(s):  
G.U. Soldatova ◽  
A.F. Gasimov
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Negotiation Process ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Negotiation Style ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Individual

The article presents the results of development and approbation of the method for determining the negotiation style of the personality. The methodology is based on the idea of the presence of integrative and distributive styles of negotiation. Among the distinctive features of the integrative style areorientation on collective problem solving, achieving win-win solutions, establishing a productive interaction. The distributive style is characterized by the orientation of the subject on maximizing of his own profit, often to the detriment of another, the lack of focus on long-term collaboration, the perception of the partner as a method of reaching his own goals. The approbation has been conducted on a sample of 776 people. A three-component factor structure, including such scales as “Distributive style”, “Integrative style/partner oriented” and “Integrative style /situation oriented”, has been allocated. The data obtained during the psychometric evaluation of the method indicate its consistency, reliability and validity, which allows to make a conclusion on the effectiveness of the method and the possibility to use it in the studies of the peculiarities of the negotiation process.

Psychometric Properties of the Social Physique Anxiety Scale (SPAS–7) in Spanish Adolescents

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piedad Sáenz-Alvarez ◽  
Álvaro Sicilia ◽  
David González-Cutre ◽  
Roberto Ferriz
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Social Physique Anxiety ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
School Students ◽  
The Social ◽  
Adolescent Sample

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to validate the Spanish version of Motl and Conroy’s model of the Social Physique Anxiety Scale (SPAS–7). To achieve this goal, a sample of 398 secondary school students was used, and the psychometric properties of the SPAS–7 were examined through different analyses. The results supported the seven-item model, although the item 5 did not show any significant correlation with two items from this model and had a lower factor loading than the rest of items. The structure of the model was invariant across gender and Body Mass Index (BMI). Alpha value over .70 and suitable levels of temporal stability were obtained. Girls and students classified according to the BMI as overweight and obese had higher scores in social physique anxiety than boys and the group classified as underweight and normal range. The findings of this study provided reliability and validity for the SPAS–7 in a Spanish adolescent sample.

Psychometric Properties of Spanish Versions of the FACES II and Dyadic Adjustment Scale

2006 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 181-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
JoAnne M. Youngblut ◽  
Dorothy Brooten ◽  
Victoria Menzies
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Hispanic Americans ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Psychometric Testing ◽  
The United States ◽  
Dyadic Adjustment ◽  
Dyadic Adjustment Scale ◽  
Ethnic Populations

Although Hispanic Americans are one of the fastest growing ethnic populations in the United States, use and psychometric testing of Spanish versions of two instruments commonly used to measure quality of the couple’s relationship and family functioning, the Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS) and the FACES II, have not been reported. The purpose of this study was to test the psychometric properties of the newly translated Spanish version of these two instruments. In this bilingual sample of 78 adults, internal consistencies were acceptable (.72 to .77 for the FACES II; .67 to .93 for the DAS) and test-retest correlations were high (.80 to .88 FACES II; .79 to .87 DAS). Correlations between the Spanish and English versions were also high (.87 to .94 FACES II; .91 to .99 DAS). Psychometric findings support the reliability and validity of the Spanish versions of these newly translated measures.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Standard Precautions Questionnaire for health professionals in Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (suppl 6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thais Duarte da Costa de Luna ◽  
Fernanda Maria Vieira Pereira-Ávila ◽  
Priscila Brandão ◽  
Estelle Michinov ◽  
Fernanda Garcia Bezerra Góes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Standard Precautions ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
Group Validity ◽  
Cognitive Determinants

ABSTRACT Objectives: to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Standard Precautions Questionnaire. Methods: this is a methodological study conducted with physicians and nursing professionals for the evaluation of psychometric properties. A reliability analysis was conducted using Cronbach’s alpha. Exploratory factor analysis was performed and scores were analyzed using the known-groups method. Results: the scale was applied to 300 professionals: 88 nurses, 163 nursing technicians and 49 physicians. Cronbach’s alpha was 0.71. All items presented satisfactory factor loading. Known-group validity showed sensitivity of differences in the scores of socio-cognitive factors, where nurses obtained a significant effect in scores of intention (4.77; p=0.000) and individual constraints (3.52; p=0.041) when compared to other health professionals. Conclusions: satisfactory construct reliability and validity were obtained for the Brazilian version of the questionnaire, allowing a valid and reliable instrument for the assessment of socio-cognitive determinants of compliance with standard precautions.

scholarly journals Psychometric Evaluation of the Malay Version of the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale III for Malaysian Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 156
Author(s):  
Chin Wen Cong ◽  
Chee-Seng Tan ◽  
Hooi San Noew ◽  
Shin Ling Wu
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Factor Models ◽  
Validation Sample ◽  
Family Adaptability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Family

The Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scale III (FACES-III) has been widely used to measure an individual’s family functioning in terms of cohesion and adaptability. In Malaysia, the FACES-III has been translated into the Malay language for the community, but its psychometric properties in this context remain unknown. Thus, the purpose of this research is to examine the psychometric properties of the Malay version of the FACES-III in 852 adolescents attending secondary schools in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Data were randomly split into two halves: the exploration sample and the validation sample. Exploratory factor analysis was conducted on the exploration sample and a two-factor model was discovered after removing nine items that showed low factor loading. Then, confirmatory factor analysis was conducted on the validation sample to compare the one-factor models, two-factor models, and three-factor models. Results showed that the 11-item two-factor model (FACES-III-M-SF) was superior to the other competing models. Both the exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses replicated the two-factor structure of the original version of FACES-III. The reliability of the overall scale was consistently good, but the subscale results were mixed. This suggests that researchers should use the overall score, but not the subscale scores, in analyses.

Body Composition in Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: Implications for Practice

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 884-895 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachael Patusco ◽  
Laura Matarese ◽  
Jane Ziegler
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
English Language ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Group Level ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Assess Body Composition

Health care professionals require increased knowledge of health and disabilities to effectively implement health promotion initiatives at both the individual and group level for adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). The aim of this review is to examine the feasibility, reliability, and validity of various field-based measurements to assess body composition among adults with ID as compared to nondisabled controls. The literature was systematically searched from 1990 to 2017 for primary articles pertaining to the subject matter that were published in the English language and included only individuals ≥18 years of age. 1,989 studies were screened and 8 studies were included for review. Several field-based measurements for body composition are feasible and reliable yet none have been validated for use in adults with ID. Awareness of the various methods for assessing body composition in adults with ID in clinical practice, while simultaneously understanding their limitations, is necessary.

Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Nurses’ Compassion Fatigue Inventory

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. E185-E201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahdieh Sabery ◽  
Mansoureh Zagheri Tafreshi ◽  
Jamileh Mohtashami ◽  
Abbas Ebadi
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Compassion Fatigue ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Psychometric Validation ◽  
Hospital Nurses ◽  
Item Pool ◽  
Hybrid Concept ◽  
Initial Item ◽  
Standard Error Of Measurement

Background and Purpose: Many efforts have been made so far to measure compassion fatigue (CF). There is no specific, precise, and comprehensive tool for CF measurement among nurses. This study aimed at developing and evaluating the psychometric properties of the Nurses’ Compassion Fatigue Inventory (NCFI). Methods: This methodological study was made in 3 consecutive phases: the hybrid concept analysis, the item pool generation, the psychometric validation. Results: The initial item pool contained 98 items. The psychometric properties were examined and exploratory factor analysis revealed a 6-factor structure. NCFI contained 35 items. The Cronbach’s alpha, intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC), and standard error of measurement (SEM) were 0.940, 0.935, and 7.6, respectively. Conclusion: The NCFI has acceptable reliability and validity. It can be easily used by nursing researchers and managers and even hospital nurses.

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