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Continuing professional education and interacting variables affecting behavioral change in practice: instrument
M Ryan1, N Campbell, C Brigham
1School of Nursing, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana 47306, USA.
Background:
Instruments were developed to measure variables identified by Cervero that evaluate the complex processes and effectiveness of continuing professional education.
Method:
Content validity was established with a panel of experts. Four studies were conducted to determine reliability. Data were merged to conduct factor analysis.
Results:
Reliability was confirmed across studies using Cronbach's alpha. Stability was confirmed in a test-retest study. Factor analysis confirmed instrument items measure the concepts of Cervero's Model.
Conclusion:
The reliable and valid instruments may be useful for continuing education and staff development nurses to measure the effectiveness of education on behavioral change in practice.
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