Abstract:Objectives: This study's objective consisted of the construction and validation of a scale to identify the representation of human vulnerability in the health field. Method: its development was divided into three steps: a bibliographic review and exploratory interviews were conducted to establish the items and their subsequent aggregation into dimensions; evaluation by an expert committee; and pre-test. The scale's psychometric properties were evaluated based on its application to a sample of individuals (nurs… Show more
“…Thus, the data resulting from exploratory factor analysis were crossed with Cronbach's alpha and item-item and item-total correlation coefficients. In that sense, the following criteria were set ( 12 ) .…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…- For the factor analysis, the principal component extraction method was used, adopting four main components to respect the structural organization of the original scale, followed by the rotation of the factors to obtain a clearer and more objective factor solution, thus maximizing the factor loadings of the items ( 12 ) . Like the scale author, the researchers chose the Varimax rotation method.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…To determine what factors and items to retain, different authors' recommendations were followed ( 12 - 15 ) : a) Kaiser criterion - factors with eigenvalue of 1 or higher (EV≥1); b) factor loadings of items equal to or higher than 0.3 (FL≥0,30); although several authors suggest higher loadings of 0.5, the researchers again considered that the original scale author's criteria should be maintained; c) inexistence of items with relevant factor ladings (superior to 0.30) in more than one factor. If that happens and if the difference between them is not equal to or higher than 0.15, the elimination of the item should be considered; d) the percentage of the variance the retained factors explain should be at least 40% and e) each factor can contain no less than three items.…”
Objectives: in this study, two research tools were validated to study the impact of
technological influence on health professionals' care practice. Methods: the following methodological steps were taken: bibliographic review, selection of
the scales, translation and cultural adaptation and analysis of psychometric
properties. Results: the psychometric properties of the scale were assessed based on its application to
a sample of 341 individuals (nurses, physicians, final-year nursing and medical
students). The validity, reliability and internal consistency were tested. Two
scales were found: Caring Attributes Questionnaire (adapted) with a Cronbach's
Alpha coefficient of 0.647 and the Technological Influence Questionnaire (adapted)
with an Alpha coefficient of 0.777. Conclusions: the scales are easy to apply and reveal reliable psychometric properties, an
additional quality as they permit generalized studies on a theme as important as
the impact of technological influence in health care.
“…Thus, the data resulting from exploratory factor analysis were crossed with Cronbach's alpha and item-item and item-total correlation coefficients. In that sense, the following criteria were set ( 12 ) .…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…- For the factor analysis, the principal component extraction method was used, adopting four main components to respect the structural organization of the original scale, followed by the rotation of the factors to obtain a clearer and more objective factor solution, thus maximizing the factor loadings of the items ( 12 ) . Like the scale author, the researchers chose the Varimax rotation method.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…To determine what factors and items to retain, different authors' recommendations were followed ( 12 - 15 ) : a) Kaiser criterion - factors with eigenvalue of 1 or higher (EV≥1); b) factor loadings of items equal to or higher than 0.3 (FL≥0,30); although several authors suggest higher loadings of 0.5, the researchers again considered that the original scale author's criteria should be maintained; c) inexistence of items with relevant factor ladings (superior to 0.30) in more than one factor. If that happens and if the difference between them is not equal to or higher than 0.15, the elimination of the item should be considered; d) the percentage of the variance the retained factors explain should be at least 40% and e) each factor can contain no less than three items.…”
Objectives: in this study, two research tools were validated to study the impact of
technological influence on health professionals' care practice. Methods: the following methodological steps were taken: bibliographic review, selection of
the scales, translation and cultural adaptation and analysis of psychometric
properties. Results: the psychometric properties of the scale were assessed based on its application to
a sample of 341 individuals (nurses, physicians, final-year nursing and medical
students). The validity, reliability and internal consistency were tested. Two
scales were found: Caring Attributes Questionnaire (adapted) with a Cronbach's
Alpha coefficient of 0.647 and the Technological Influence Questionnaire (adapted)
with an Alpha coefficient of 0.777. Conclusions: the scales are easy to apply and reveal reliable psychometric properties, an
additional quality as they permit generalized studies on a theme as important as
the impact of technological influence in health care.
“…This is a methodological study of adapting and validating an instrument, conducted with experts to assess measures in the health field (indicators of quality of processing). The validation of an instrument through the analysis of its psychometric qualities aims to objectify and improve its use ( 9 ) , because it strengthens the reliability of results. The object of study is a set of indicators developed and validated to assess the processing of dental, medical and hospital devices within hospital facilities.…”
OBJECTIVES: to adapt and validate, by expert consensus, a set of indicators used to assess
the sterilization process of dental, medical and hospital supplies to be used in
PHC services. METHOD: qualitative methodological study performed in two stages. The first stage
included a focal group composed of experts to adapt the indicators to be used in
PHC. In the second stage, the indicators were validated using a 4-point Likert
scale, which was completed by judges. A Content Validity Index of ≥ 0.75 was
considered to show approval of the indicators. RESULTS: the adaptations implemented by the focal group mainly referred to the physical
structure, inclusion of dental care professionals, inclusion of chemical
disinfection, and replacement of the hot air and moist heat sterilization methods.
The validation stage resulted in an index of 0.96, which ranged from 0.90 to 1.00,
for the components of the indicators. CONCLUSION: the judges considered the indicators after adaptation to be validated. Even
though there may be differences among items processed around the world, there
certainly are common characteristics, especially in countries with economic and
cultural environments similar to Brazil. The inclusion of these indicators to
assess the safety of healthcare supplies used in PHC services should be
considered.
Introducción: El ambiente hospitalario envuelve diferentes factores de riesgo relacionados con las infecciones asociadas a la atención sanitaria (IAAS). Un método que contribuye a la prevención y control es la identificación de riesgos que permita la implementación de medidas preventivas. Se cree que dicha identificación se puede llevar a cabo mediante el uso de escalas. El presente estudio intenta desarrollar y validar la validez aparente y el contenido de una nueva escala para medir el riesgo de IAAS en adultos hospitalizados. Materiales y Métodos: Se condujo un estudio metodológico para el desarrollo y la validación aparente y de contenido de la escala de Evaluación de Riesgos de Infección en Pacientes Adultos, la cual se sometió a evaluación por parte de un comité compuesto por 23 expertos con experiencia en IAAS. Se probó la validez de la escala mediante el Índice de Validez de Contenido (IVC). Resultados: Se conservaron 15 ítems de la escala y se agruparon en dos dimensiones: factores intrínsecos y factores extrínsecos. Se necesitaron realizar unos pequeños ajustes para mejorar la claridad de algunos ítems. El IVC de los ítems se ubicó entre 0,83 a 1,0 y el IVC medio de la escala fue de 0,90. Discusión: La escala de Evaluación de Riesgo de Infección en Pacientes Adultos se puede emplear como una tecnología de bajo costo en la medición del riesgo de infección, lo que permite la planeación de intervenciones más precisas y organizadas de parte del equipo de atención médica con el ánimo de prevenir y proveer un cuidado seguro durante la hospitalización. Conclusiones: Los hallazgos soportaron la validación aparente y de contenido de la Escala de Evaluación de iesgo de Infecciones en Pacientes Adultos.
How to cite this article: Rodríguez-Acelas AL, Cañon-Montañez W, Almeida MA. Scale for measurement of healthcare-associated infection risk in adult patients: development and content validation. Rev Cuid. 2019; 10(2): e771. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.v10i2.771
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