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Nursing Group Empowerment: Instrument Revision
Journal of Nursing Measurement
|May 5, 2018
Summary
Focus groups identified key themes to revise the Sieloff-King Assessment of Group Empowerment with Organizations (SKAGEO) for improved clarity and research application. These revisions aim to enhance understanding and integration of the SKAGEO in future studies.
Area of Science:
- Organizational psychology
- Nursing research
Background:
- The Sieloff-King Assessment of Group Empowerment with Organizations (SKAGEO) is a validated instrument.
- Previous users suggested revisions for enhanced clarity and usability in research settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To revise the SKAGEO based on user feedback.
- To improve the instrument's clarity and ease of use for researchers.
Main Methods:
- Two focus groups were conducted with registered nurses (RNs) and a student nurse.
- Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the qualitative data from focus group discussions.
Main Results:
- Five overarching themes and eleven subthemes were identified.
- These themes represent critical areas for improving the SKAGEO's clarity and research utility.
Conclusions:
- Revisions based on identified themes will enhance the SKAGEO's understandability.
- The revised SKAGEO is expected to be more readily incorporated into research endeavors.
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