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Development of a Virtual Reality Assessment of Everyday Living Skills

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Validity of instruments for measuring autonomy and control over nursing practice.

Marla J Weston¹

¹Workforce Management and Consulting Office, Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 20420, USA. marla.weston@va.gov

Journal of Nursing Scholarship : an Official Publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

|April 2, 2009

Summary

Many instruments measuring nursing autonomy and control lack accuracy. Valid measures exist for clinical autonomy, work autonomy, and practice control, aiding knowledge synthesis and practice improvement.

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Published on: April 23, 2014

Area of Science:

Nursing Research
Psychometrics

Background:

Autonomy and control are critical concepts in nursing practice.
Accurate measurement is essential for understanding and improving professional environments.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the psychometric properties of instruments measuring autonomy and control in nursing.
To evaluate the validity of these commonly used measurement tools.

Main Methods:

A literature review of nursing research published between 1990 and 2007.
Evaluation of psychometric properties and instrument validity for measuring autonomy and control.

Main Results:

Many instruments assessing nursing autonomy and control are imprecise or inaccurate.
Validated instruments are available for measuring clinical autonomy, work autonomy, and control over nursing practice.

Conclusions:

Clear definitions and valid measures are crucial for synthesizing nursing knowledge.
Evaluating instrument validity aids in organizing literature and developing strategies to enhance professional practice environments.