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Ilaria Marcomini1, Stefano Terzoni2, Roberta di Nuzzo3
1University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship
|June 25, 2022
Summary
A new tool, the Non-Technical Skills Student Evaluation (NTS-SE), effectively assesses cognitive and interpersonal skills in nursing students. This validated instrument aids in evaluating educational strategies for non-technical skills development.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
- Psychometric Assessment
Background:
- Non-technical skills (NTS) are crucial for safe and high-quality nursing care.
- Assessing NTS in nursing students requires reliable and valid instruments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a new instrument, the Non-Technical Skills Student Evaluation (NTS-SE) tool.
- To evaluate the psychometric properties of the NTS-SE for assessing NTS in nursing students.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 1,087 nursing students from five Bachelor Schools of Nursing.
- Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis were used to test the tool's psychometric properties.
Main Results:
- A two-factor model comprising 23 items across cognitive and interpersonal skills domains was identified.
- The NTS-SE demonstrated high reliability, with Cronbach's alpha coefficients above 0.94 for both domains.
- Significant differences in NTS scores were observed between second- and third-year students and across different nursing schools.
Conclusions:
- The NTS-SE is a psychometrically sound instrument for evaluating non-technical skills in nursing students.
- The tool can effectively assess the impact of educational interventions and clinical experiences on NTS acquisition.
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