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Testing a "Caring Assessment for Care Givers" instrument.

Susan Steele-Moses¹, Mary Koloroutis, Dana M Ydarraga

¹Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA. susan.steele-moses@ololrmc.com

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Summary

This study psychometrically tested the Caring Assessment for the Care Giver instrument, which is based on Swanson

Area of Science:

Nursing
Healthcare Quality
Psychometrics

Background:

The Caring Assessment for the Care Giver (CACG) instrument is based on Kristen Swanson's theory of caring.
It has been used to prepare for Relationship-Based Care (RBC) implementation.
The reliability and validity of the CACG were previously unknown.

Purpose of the Study:

To psychometrically test the Caring Assessment for the Care Giver instrument.
To establish the reliability and validity of the CACG for use in healthcare settings.

Main Methods:

Psychometric testing of the Caring Assessment for the Care Giver instrument.
Statistical analysis to assess reliability and validity.

Main Results:

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The study provides psychometric data on the CACG instrument.
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Conclusions:

The psychometric properties of the Caring Assessment for the Care Giver were determined.
This information is crucial for its appropriate use in Relationship-Based Care preparation.