Validity and reliability of the Brief TeamSTEPPS Teamwork Perceptions Questionnaire.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Quality and Safety
• Healthcare Management
• Teamwork Measurement

Background:

• Effective teamwork is crucial for hospital nursing quality and patient safety.
• Assessing teamwork perceptions accurately is essential for quality improvement initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the validity and reliability of the Brief TeamSTEPPS Teamwork Perception Questionnaire (Brief T-TPQ).
• To confirm the psychometric properties of the Brief T-TPQ for use in hospital settings.

Main Methods:

• A 20-item questionnaire was administered electronically to 456 hospital bedside nurses.
• The study employed statistical analyses to assess reliability and validity, including internal consistency and factor analysis.

Main Results:

• The Brief T-TPQ demonstrated strong internal consistency reliability (0.83–0.94) and overall reliability (0.93).
• A hierarchical three-factor subscale structure was confirmed, explaining 64% of the variance.
• A secondary five-factor structure also showed coherent skills and behaviors sub-subscales, with demonstrated discriminant validity.

Conclusions:

• The 20-item Brief T-TPQ is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring teamwork perceptions in nursing.
• The questionnaire effectively assesses hierarchical teamwork relationships, as well as specific teamwork skills and behaviors.