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The development and testing of the nursing teamwork survey
Beatrice J Kalisch1, Hyunhwa Lee, Eduardo Salas
1School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA. bkalisch@umich.edu
Nursing Research
|December 17, 2009
Summary
The Nursing Teamwork Survey (NTS) demonstrates strong psychometric properties, offering a reliable tool for assessing nursing teamwork in acute care. This validated instrument is crucial for improving inpatient unit collaboration and patient care quality.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Research
- Psychometrics
Background:
- A validated instrument is needed to measure nursing teamwork levels in acute care inpatient units.
- Existing tools lack the reliability and validity required for accurate assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the psychometric soundness of the Nursing Teamwork Survey (NTS).
- To establish the reliability and validity of the NTS for inpatient nursing staff.
Main Methods:
- Administered the NTS to 1,758 inpatient nursing staff (56.9% return rate).
- Assessed content, predictive (concurrent), and construct validity (factorial, contrast, convergent).
- Evaluated test-retest reliability and internal consistency.
Main Results:
- Confirmed content validity via expert review.
- Demonstrated significant concurrent validity (r = .633) and convergent validity (r = .76).
- Factor analysis supported a 33-item, five-factor structure; NTS showed high reliability (overall alpha = .94, test-retest r = .92).
Conclusions:
- The Nursing Teamwork Survey (NTS) possesses robust psychometric properties.
- The NTS is a reliable and valid measure for nursing teamwork in acute care settings.
- Future research should validate the NTS across diverse hospital settings and link it to clinical outcomes.
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