The technological influence on health professionals' care: translation and adaptation of scales
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Published on: September 1, 2023
Carlos Manuel Torres Almeida1, Filipe Nuno Alves dos Santos Almeida2, Joaquim José Jacinto Escola3
1Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Vila Real, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal.
Objectives:
in this study, two research tools were validated to study the impact of technological influence on health professionals' care practice.
Methods:
the following methodological steps were taken: bibliographic review, selection of the scales, translation and cultural adaptation and analysis of psychometric properties.
Results:
the psychometric properties of the scale were assessed based on its application to a sample of 341 individuals (nurses, physicians, final-year nursing and medical students). The validity, reliability and internal consistency were tested. Two scales were found: Caring Attributes Questionnaire (adapted) with a Cronbach's Alpha coefficient of 0.647 and the Technological Influence Questionnaire (adapted) with an Alpha coefficient of 0.777.
Conclusions:
the scales are easy to apply and reveal reliable psychometric properties, an additional quality as they permit generalized studies on a theme as important as the impact of technological influence in health care.
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