scholarly journals A Study on the Status of Error Reporting Cultures among Nurses in Medical Sciences Hospitals of Islamic Azad University

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abasat Mirzaei ◽  
Zeinab Abbasi ◽  
Sima Safarzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Error Reporting ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
The Status

Background:One of the goals of nursing is to provide safe patient care and medical errors are one of the most important threats in this field.Therefore, the purpose of this study is to assess the status of error reporting culture and determine its relationship with demographic characteristics.Methods:This descriptive,analytical and cross-sectional study was carried out among 239 nurses of amiralmomenin and bouali hospitals. First,face validity and then content validity were performed by 15 nursing experts and the questionnaire was distributed and collected. The normal distribution of data was confirmed by Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. The reliability and construct validity were performed with Cronbach’s Alpha test and exploratory factor analysis by PCM.The status of reporting culture was determined by computing descriptive statistics and its relation with demographic variables with Pearson correlation test and logistic regression test with SPSS software version 16.Results:The content validity with CVR &CVI of 0.820 and 0.920 were confirmed. The reporting culture was favorable with a mean and standard deviation of 2.674 and 0.475.The reliability with Cronbach's alpha of 0.747 and the construct validity with a KMO of 0.727 and Significance of the Bartlett test were confirmed and 3 subscales were extracted. The relationship between age and work experience with the reporting culture with a correlation of 0.009 and 0.013 with a significant < 0.05 were rejected But with the variable of gender(=female) with a chance of 2.536 and the significant of 0.006 was confirmed.Conclusion:Developing a safety culture in hospitals by implementing various health programs improves the reporting culture,but the mental climate is undesirable and requires major steps to reduce worries and negative outcomes after reporting.The presence of female nurses in comparison with men improves the error reporting culture.Perhaps the main reason is patriarchy in Iranian culture.

scholarly journals Design and evaluation of psychometric properties of cigarette smoking tendency questionnaire for female adolescents (CTQFA)

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Jafari ◽  
Nooshin Peyman ◽  
Mahdi Gholian-Aval ◽  
Mehrsadat Mahdizadeh ◽  
Hadi Tehrani
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha

Abstract Background The tendency of women to smoke has increased in recent years and the prevalence of smoking among women is increasing. The purpose of this study was to design and evaluation the psychometric properties of the smoking tendency questionnaire for Iranian female adolescents. Methods This cross-sectional study was performed on 604 female adolescents in Iran in 2021. The bank of questions was designed based on the qualitative study concepts and review of the literature. To perform the psychometric evaluation, steps such as face validity (qualitative), content validity (qualitative and quantitative) and construct validity (confirmatory factor analysis) were performed. The reliability of the instrument was assessed using McDonald’s omega coefficient and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Results Based on the results of psychometrics (face, content, and construct validity), the number of questions was reduced from 102 to 52, and 50 questions were removed. Finally, a questionnaire with 52 questions and 5 subscales of the tendency to experience smoking (14 items), re-experience smoking (8 items), cigarette dependence (9 items), intention to quit smoking (9 items), and smoking cessation (12 items) was approved. The content validity ratio (CVR) and content validity index (CVI) for all questions were 0.770 and 0.938, respectively. The Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega coefficients for all questions were 0.903 and 0.904, respectively. Conclusion Based on the results of this questionnaire, 52 questions, and 5 subscales can be used to assess the tendency of female adolescents to cigarette smoking.

scholarly journals Translation and validation of caring behaviors inventory among nurses in Iran

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. e0254317
Author(s):  
Raziyeh Ghafouri ◽  
Malihe Nasiri ◽  
Foroozan Atashzadeh-Shoorideh ◽  
Faraz Tayyar-Iravanlou ◽  
Zahra Rahmaty
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Caring Behaviors ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Two Factors

Background and objectives Nurses’ caring behaviors, professional activities, and behaviors for the benefit of patients, influence patients’ perception of care and satisfaction with the quality of care provided. Caring behaviors of nurses are contextual and various factors such as patients’ social structure, lifestyle, culture, and interests, as well as their biographical, social, and physiological characteristics, can influence perceptions of caring behaviors of nurses, as caring behaviors are an interactive and mental process between patients and nurses. This study was conducted to provide a transcultural translation and psychometric analysis of Caring Behaviors Inventory (CBI) among nurses in Iran. Methodology Transcultural translation of the 16-item CBI was performed. Then, face validity (qualitative), content validity (quantitative and qualitative), and construct validity were examined in a cross-sectional study of 509 patients. A demographic questionnaire and the 16-item CBI were sent to enrolled patients via online questionnaires. The reliability of the instrument was assessed by internal consistency using Cronbach’s alpha. Then, construct validity of the single factor CBI was assessed using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Since one factor CBI was not confirmed, construct validity was examined using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). The final number of factors was confirmed using CFA. Results The internal consistency of the instrument was good with Cronbach’s alpha 0.89. Based on EFA, the CBI were loaded on two factors, eigenvalues >1, no item was removed. The emergent factors were named "Communicating respectfully" and "Professional knowledge and skill". These two factors explained 50.197% of the total variance. Then, CFA showed an acceptable fit for the two factors CBI. Conclusion The results showed that the Persian version of the 16-item CBI had adequate validity and reliability. Accordingly, this instrument can be used to study nurses’ caring behaviors.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of a Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Questionnaire on Antibiotic Use in Arabic and French Languages in Lebanon

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 687
Author(s):  
Narmeen Mallah ◽  
Rubén Rodríguez-Cano ◽  
Danielle A. Badro ◽  
Adolfo Figueiras ◽  
Francisco-Javier Gonzalez-Barcala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Mean Squared Error ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha

Objectives: Validated knowledge–attitude–practice (KAP) questionnaires are essential to design and evaluate intervention programs on antibiotic use. Recently, we validated the first KAP questionnaire on antibiotics in Spain. Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of research tools increase their universal usefulness. Here, we aimed to validate the questionnaire in a developing country with different socioeconomic characteristics from that of Spain. Methods: We translated the previously developed KAP-questionnaire into Arabic and French, tailored it and then validated it in adult population in Lebanon. The item content validity index (I-CVI), scale content validity index (S-CVI/Ave) and modified Kappa (k*) were calculated. The construct validity of the questionnaire was evaluated using confirmatory factorial analysis (CFA, N = 1460) and its reliability was assessed using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC, N = 100) and Cronbach’s alpha statistic. Results: ICV-I (>0.78), k* (equal to ICV-I for all items) and S-CVI/Ave (≥0.95) confirmed the questionnaire content validity. Pilot testing (N = 40) and face validity showed the understandability of the questionnaire by the population. Test–retest reliability analysis (N = 100) yielded ICC ≥ 0.59 for all knowledge and attitude items, showing the capacity of the questionnaire to generate reproducible results. CFA evidenced adequate fit of the chosen model, thus establishing the construct validity of the questionnaire (root mean squared error approximation = 0.053, standardized root mean square residual = 0.045, comparative fit index = 0.92 and Tucker–Lewis index = 0.90). The questionnaire showed an acceptable internal reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.62) and was highly accepted in Lebanon (response rate = 96% and item response rates ≥ 94%). Conclusions: The validity of the KAP-questionnaire on antibiotics in Arabic and French was demonstrated in Lebanon.

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of the Treatment Adherence Questionnaire for Patients with Hypertension

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Esquivel Garzón ◽  
Luz Patricia Díaz Heredia
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Adherence ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha

Objective. To determine the validity and reliability of the Treatment Adherence Questionnaire for Patients with Hypertension (TAQPH), Spanish version, designed by Chunhua Ma et al.Methods. This study was carried out in the city of Ibagué (Colombia)  and the test validation determined validity (face, content, and construct) and reliability. Face and content validity were conducted through expert judgment, using Fleiss’ Kappa Coefficient statistical tests and modified Lawshe’s content validity index. The construct validity and the reliability test had the participation of 220 people with diagnosis of primary hypertension. Reliability was calculated through Cronbach’s alpha statistical test.Results. In the face validity, the instrument reported a Fleiss’ Kappa index was 0.68 in comprehension, 0.76 in clarity, and 0.64 in accuracy, interpreted as a substantial agreement. The content validity index was satisfactory with 0.91; el exploratory factor analysis reported six factors with a total variance explained of 54%. Cronbach’s alpha for the total scale was 0.74.Conclusion. The Spanish version of the TAQPH is a valid and reliable scale to evaluate adherence to treatment in patients with primary hypertension.Descriptors: essential hypertension; treatment adherence and compliance; surveys and questionnaires; psychometrics; validation studies.How to cite this article: Esquivel N, Díaz LP. Validity and Reliability of the Treatment Adherence Questionnaire for Patients with Hypertension. Invest. Educ. Enferm. 2019; 37(3):e09.

scholarly journals Development and validation of the Occupational Back Pain Prevention Behaviors Questionnaire in nursing personnel

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyedeh Somayeh Kazemi ◽  
Sedigheh-Sadat Tavafian ◽  
Alireza Hidarnia ◽  
Ali Montazeri
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha

Abstract Background: Occupational back pain is the most prevalent health problem among nurses and needs to be assessed by a valid and multi-factorial questionnaire. The purpose of the present study was to design and develop an instrument based on the PRECEDE-PROCEED model for assessing job-related behaviors that cause low back pain. Methods: First an item pool of 49 items was generated. Then, content and face validity was carried out. Consequently, a cross-sectional study was conducted in Mazandaran, Iran. The questionnaire was distributed among a sample of nurses working in hospitals affiliated to Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences. Exploratory factor analysis was used to determine the factor structure of the questionnaire. The Cronbach’s alpha was estimated to assess the reliability and the intraclass correlation coefficient was calculated to examine stability. Results: In all 155 nurses participated in the study. The mean age of respondents was 34.1 (SD = 7.66) years, and 83.2% were female. Six factors with 30 items emerged from the exploratory factor analysis: knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, reinforcing factors, enabling factors and behavior that jointly accounted for %66.5 of behavior change variance observed. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient showed excellent internal consistency (alpha=0.92). The intraclass correlation coefficient with 2-weeks interval also indicated that the questionnaire has satisfactory stability (ICC = 0.97). Conclusions: The findings showed that the Occupational Back Pain Prevention Behavior Questionnaire is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring occupational back pain and prevention behaviors among nurses. Keywords: Occupational Back Pain, Prevention behaviors, Psychometric evaluation, PRECEDE-PROCEED model, Nurse

scholarly journals Content validity and expert judgement: innovation model for new ways of working

2019 ◽  
pp. 18-28
Author(s):  
María de los Ángeles Flores-Aguilar
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Expert Judgement ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Pilot Test ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Strict Adherence ◽  
New Ways Of Working ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha

The objective is to validate the content of the information collection instrument, through expert judgement and pilot testing. Methodology: Non-experimental, correlational research with a cross-sectional design. The first sample of the expert judgment was composed of 8 experts, the second of 27 employees was used for the pilot test. Unit of measurement: Employees from four Technological Universities of Puebla, studying empowerment, leadership, work routine, collaborative work and innovation. The methodology of the analysis included the Kendall Concordance Coefficient (W), to decide the level of correlation between the experts and we used Cronbach’s Alpha for the statistical analysis of the pilot test to measure the reliability of the measurement scale. The results of the expert judgement showed changes that would improve the clarity of the instrument. The wording would be expressed in third person, the use of technical language would be avoided, with the aim of generalizing understanding in the wording. The identification data would be defined according to the organizational structure of the media unit. Kendall's coefficient and Cronbach's Alpha showed acceptable agreement. Discussion. It is important to control the application of these tests with strict adherence to the methodology, minimizing human bias. It is concluded that the content validity represents an elemental tool to evidence the dominance and representativeness of the constructs. If the results are not reached, it is possible to repeat the process until acceptable values are reached. It is proposed to improve the instrument as a result of the experts' judgment and check the concordance between experts.

scholarly journals Validation of a questionnaire measuring patient knowledge of atrial fibrillation in an Asian cohort

Heart Asia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. e011143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Hoe ◽  
Wanyun Lin ◽  
Mary Ann Cruz Bautista ◽  
Hubertus Johannes Maria Vrijhoef ◽  
Toon Wei Lim
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Patient Knowledge ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Patient Understanding ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Disease Specific

BackgroundPoor patient understanding of atrial fibrillation (AF) may contribute to underuse of anticoagulation. There are no validated instruments to measure patient knowledge in Asian cohorts. This study aims to validate a disease-specific questionnaire measuring the level of understanding of AF and its treatment among patients with AF in Singapore.MethodsA 10-item interviewer-administered questionnaire was created based on previously published questionnaires. Face and content validity were assessed. 165 participants were identified by convenience sampling at cardiology clinics of a tertiary hospital. The questionnaire was administered in either English (n = 53) or Mandarin (n = 112). Exploratory factor analysis was performed using principal component method. Internal consistency was evaluated using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient.ResultsFace validity was tested by surveying 10 cardiologists who could all identify what the questionnaire was designed to measure. Mean content validity ratio across items was 0.9. Participants were 68.7 (SD 10.5) years old. 55.8% were male. 95.2% were on oral anticoagulation. Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure was 0.67 and Bartlett’s test of sphericity was significant (p < 0.01). Four factors were retained based on the eigenvalue > 1. These were knowledge of the following: disease characteristics, disease-specific treatment, role of treatment in symptom management and treatment mechanisms. Internal consistency was good (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.71).ConclusionsA questionnaire on the knowledge of AF and its treatment was validated in a cohort of Asian patients in English and Mandarin. It allows quantification of patient knowledge and may be useful in Asian populations to assess the efficacy of interventions to improve patient understanding of AF.

بناء وتطبيق مقياس القلق الاحصائي لدى طلبة قسم العلوم التربوية والنفسية

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (30) ◽  
pp. 735-710
Author(s):  
عبود جواد راضي
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha

يهدف هذا البحث الى بناء وتطبيق مقياس القلق الاحصائي لدى طلبة قسم العلوم التربوية والنفسية وطبق على عينة مكونة من (100)  طالباً وطالبة من المرحلة الثانية و المرحلة الثالثة في قسم العلوم التربوية والنفسية بواقع (37)طالبا وطالبة من المرحلة الثانية و(63)طالباً وطالبة من المرحلة الثالثة وتكونت اداة البحث بصيغتها النهائية من (30) فقرة وتم ايجاد الصدق الظاهري (Face Validity) وصدق البناء (التركيب) construct Validity) ) وحسب معامل الثبات (Reliability) بطريقة اعادة الاختبار    (Test . R . Test) وطريقة الاتساق الداخلي (معامل الفاكرونباخ) (cronbach's Alpha) واشارت نتائج التحليل الاحصائي الى وجود فرق ذات دلالة احصائية في سمة القلق الاحصائي لدى عينة البحث وايضا اشارت هذه النتائج الى وجود فرق ذات دلالة احصائية في قلق الاحصائي تبعا ً لمتغير الجنس (ذكور- اناث) ولصالح الذكور وكذلك الى وجود فرق ذات دلالة احصائية في السمة ذاتها تبعاً لمتغير المرحلة الدراسية (الصف) ولصالح طلبة المرحلة الثالثة

scholarly journals Validation of a Survey Questionnaire on Organ Donation: An Arabic World Scenario

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajvir Singh ◽  
Tulika Mehta Agarwal ◽  
Hassan Al-Thani ◽  
Yousuf Al Maslamani ◽  
Ayman El-Menyar
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Organ Donation ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Domain Knowledge ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Arabic And English

Objective. To validate a questionnaire for measuring factors influencing organ donation and transplant. Methods. The constructed questionnaire was based on the theory of planned behavior by Ajzen Icek and had 45 questions including general inquiry and demographic information. Four experts on the topic, Arabic culture, and the Arabic and English languages established content validity through review. It was quantified by content validity index (CVI). Construct validity was established by principal component analysis (PCA), whereas internal consistency was checked by Cronbach’s Alpha and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS 22.0 statistical package. Results. Content validity in the form of S-CVI/Average and S-CVI/UA was 0.95 and 0.82, respectively, suggesting adequate relevance content of the questionnaire. Factor analysis indicated that the construct validity for each domain (knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and intention) was 65%, 71%, 77%, and 70%, respectively. Cronbach’s Alpha and ICC coefficients were 0.90, 0.67, 0.75, and 0.74 and 0.82, 0.58, 0.61, and 0.74, respectively, for the domains. Conclusion. The questionnaire consists of 39 items on knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and intention domains which is valid and reliable tool to use for organ donation and transplant survey.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability testing of the Indonesian version of the eHealth Literacy Scale during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 146045822097546
Author(s):  
Maria Cellina Wijaya ◽  
Yudhistira Pradnyan Kloping
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Correlation Method ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Acceptable Result ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ehealth Literacy ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha

Nowadays, it is common for people to look for health care information on the internet. The eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS) is commonly used to measure eHealth literacy. As of the publication of this study, the Indonesian version for eHEALS has not been published even though eHealth literacy is necessary, especially in the current COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Indonesian version of eHEALS (I-eHEALS). A total of 100 respondents in East Java were involved in this cross-sectional study. Pearson-product moment correlation method and construct validity were used to validate the results. The reliability was determined based on the Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency measurement and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). The Pearson correlation analysis results are significantly higher ( r > 0.254, p < 0.01) compared to the critical value table. Single factors accounting for 57.66% variance in the scales exhibit a unidimensional latent structure. The internal consistency between items is excellent as shown by the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient (0.91). The ICC analysis shows an acceptable result (0.552, p < 0.01). The I-eHEALS is valid and reliable to be used for evaluating the eHealth literacy of the Indonesian population.

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