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Student Self-Efficacy in Pediatrics: Evaluation and Modification of the Pediatric Communication and Handling
Mitch Wolden1, Brittany Anderson
1Physical Therapy Program (Drs Wolden and Anderson), University of Jamestown, Fargo, North Dakota; School of Science and Technology in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture, Business and Law (Dr Wolden), University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia; The Clinical Research Institute (Dr Wolden), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Purpose:
Our purpose was to examine the reliability and validity of the Pediatric Communication and Handling Self-Efficacy Scale (PCHSES) and develop a shorter, modified PCHSES.
Methods:
With 92 students, the reliability of the PCHSES was assessed by determining the internal consistency of each construct (Communication; Patient Handling). Construct validity, responsiveness, and convergent validity were assessed to determine the validity.
Results:
Internal consistency was high for the Communication and Patient Handling constructs. Construct validity analysis produced 2 factors that explained 93% of the variance and a modified PCHSES that explained 96% of the variance in students' PCHSES scores. There were significant changes with large effect sizes over time for the Communication and the Patient Handling constructs. There were no-to-small relationships between PCHSES scores and clinical performance ratings.
Conclusions:
The PCHSES and modified PCHSES are reliable and valid instruments to assess students' self-efficacy with the pediatric population. What this adds to the evidence: The PCHSES or modified PCHSES should be used to assess students' self-efficacy and facilitate education research.
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