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Psychometric testing of the Caring Behaviors Inventory for nursing students
Elisa Fenizia1, Anna Marchetti2, Valentina Biagioli2
1Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy.
Journal of Clinical Nursing
|June 5, 2019
Summary
This study validated the Caring Behaviours Inventory for nursing students, confirming its reliability and usefulness in assessing caring behaviors. The tool aids in improving nursing education and clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Psychometric Validation
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Caring is fundamental to nursing and nursing education, requiring measurable behavioral indicators.
- The established Caring Behaviors Inventory measures nurses' caring behaviors in clinical settings.
- Existing use in nursing students necessitates further psychometric evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To psychometrically test the nursing students' version of the 24-item Caring Behaviours Inventory.
- To validate the instrument for use in assessing caring behaviors among undergraduate nursing students.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional validation study was conducted with 300 undergraduate nursing students from two Italian universities.
- Exploratory factor analysis with maximum likelihood and GEOMIN oblique rotation was performed.
- Model fit was assessed using a multifaceted approach, adhering to STROBE guidelines.
Main Results:
- Four distinct dimensions of caring behaviors were identified: "being with," "doing with competence," "responding to individual needs," and "providing effective care."
- The instrument demonstrated adequate model fit indices and high internal reliability for its factors.
- Significant positive correlations were observed between the identified caring dimensions.
Conclusions:
- The validated Caring Behaviours Inventory allows for comparative analysis of perceived caring practices among students, nurses, and patients.
- It serves as a valuable tool to emphasize the concept of caring within nursing education, making it more tangible.
- Self-assessment using this inventory promotes reflection, potentially enhancing students' caring behaviors in clinical practice and future professional development.
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