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Pediatric Version of the Nurse Caring Behavior Scale: A Cross-Sectional Study in Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Centers

Elisa Fenizia1, Chiara Marchese2, Milena La Spina2

  • 1U.O.C. Emato-Oncologia Pediatrica, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco," Catania, Italy elisa.fenizia@outlook.it.

Journal of Nursing Measurement
|July 6, 2022
PubMed

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The Nurse Caring Behavior Scale (NCBS) is validated for pediatric hemato-oncology nursing, showing high scores from both nurses and caregivers. This tool supports developing evidence-based nursing care protocols.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Caring is a fundamental nursing value, particularly vital in pediatric hemato-oncology.
  • The Nurse Caring Behavior Scale (NCBS) is a psychometric tool used to assess caring behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate the Nurse Caring Behavior Scale (NCBS) within the pediatric hemato-oncology setting.
  • To assess the perceptions of caring behaviors by both nurses and caregivers in this specialized field.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized adapted versions of the 14-item Nurse Caring Behavior Scale (NCBS) for both caregivers and nurses.
  • Employed descriptive statistics and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to analyze the data.
  • Ensured data suitability for EFA with factor loading values exceeding established thresholds.

Main Results:

  • Received completed questionnaires from 188 caregivers and 193 nurses.
  • Exploratory factor analysis confirmed a one-solution factor structure for both versions.
  • Achieved high mean scores for caring behaviors: 4.5 for caregivers and 4.7 for nurses (on a 1-5 scale).

Conclusions:

  • Validated versions of the NCBS are suitable for broader application in pediatric hemato-oncology nursing research.
  • The NCBS provides a reliable instrument for developing and refining nursing protocols centered on caring.
  • Findings indicate a strong perception of caring behaviors among nurses and caregivers in this patient population.

Keywords:
assessment toolscancerfactor analysisfamily caregiverspediatrics

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