Development and Psychometric Properties of Managerial Competence Scale for First-Line Nurse Managers in Indonesia

Area of Science:

• Nursing Management
• Healthcare Administration
• Psychometrics

Background:

• Effective managerial competence is crucial for first-line nurse managers (FLNMs).
• Existing tools may not adequately assess FLNM managerial skills in the Indonesian context.
• Developing a context-specific assessment is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and psychometrically test a managerial competence scale for FLNMs in Indonesia.
• To ensure the scale is valid and reliable for assessing managerial skills.

Main Methods:

• Scale items were developed from an integrative review and expert interviews.
• Principal component analysis was used to determine scale structure and psychometric properties.
• The scale was tested on 300 FLNMs across 16 public hospitals.

Main Results:

• A 43-item scale with seven dimensions was finalized.
• The scale demonstrated strong reliability, with an overall Cronbach's α of .95.
• Dimension-specific Cronbach's α values ranged from .71 to .90, indicating good internal consistency.

Conclusions:

• The developed scale is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing the managerial competence of FLNMs.
• This tool can aid in evaluating and developing leadership skills in Indonesian nurse managers.
• The findings support the use of this scale in healthcare settings.