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Quantitative measurement of caring.

C T Beck1

  • 1University of Connecticut, School of Nursing, 231 Glenbrook Road, U-26, Storrs, CT 06269-2026, USA.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|July 15, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Measuring caring in nursing research is complex. This review analyzes 11 quantitative instruments, detailing their types, definitions, and psychometric properties to guide researchers in selecting appropriate tools for assessing caring behaviors and patient satisfaction.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Healthcare Research
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Caring is a fundamental yet challenging concept in nursing to define and quantify.
  • Numerous quantitative instruments exist to measure caring, but their selection requires careful consideration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and compare 11 distinct quantitative instruments designed to measure caring in nursing.
  • To provide nurse researchers with comprehensive information to aid in instrument selection.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of 11 quantitative caring instruments.
  • Analysis of instrument descriptions, conceptual definitions, reliability, validity, and research applications.
  • Categorization of instruments by type: Likert scales, visual analogue scales, checklist, and Q-sort.

Main Results:

  • Instruments vary in their measurement of caring aspects, including behaviors, satisfaction, ability, and responses.
  • The reviewed instruments include seven Likert scales, two visual analogue scales, one checklist, and one Q-sort.
  • Instruments differ in administration (patient-completed, nurse-completed, or both).

Conclusions:

  • The choice of a caring instrument depends on the specific aspect of caring to be measured and the research context.
  • Nurse researchers must consider multiple factors, including psychometric properties and target respondent, when selecting a tool to measure caring.
  • Standardization and clear operationalization of caring concepts are crucial for reliable measurement in nursing research.

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