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Stages in the development of a needs assessment questionnaire
Journal of Nursing Staff Development : JNSD
|July 1, 1991
Summary
Developing a staff development program requires a well-designed questionnaire. This article outlines key stages for creating an effective needs assessment questionnaire, emphasizing a strong conceptual framework for data collection and analysis.
Area of Science:
- Educational Research
- Psychometrics
- Organizational Development
Background:
- Effective staff development programs rely on accurate needs assessments.
- Existing literature on questionnaire design often lacks focus on specific study objectives.
- A structured approach is needed to bridge assessment goals and data collection.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the stages involved in developing a questionnaire for a large-scale needs assessment.
- To highlight the importance of a conceptual framework in questionnaire design for staff development.
- To guide the construction, reduction, and analysis of questionnaire data.
Main Methods:
- The study details a phased approach to questionnaire development.
- Emphasis is placed on establishing a clear conceptual framework derived from study objectives.
- Methods cover variable construction, data reduction, and analysis strategies.
Main Results:
- A systematic process for questionnaire development was outlined.
- The importance of aligning questionnaire design with needs assessment objectives was demonstrated.
- A conceptual framework facilitates robust data collection and interpretation.
Conclusions:
- A well-defined conceptual framework is crucial for developing effective needs assessment questionnaires.
- This approach enhances the validity and utility of data for staff development planning.
- The described stages provide a practical guide for researchers and practitioners.