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Development and psychometric testing of the Perceived Organizational Climate Scale for nurses
Nwe Ni Sein Myint1, Wipada Kunaviktikul2, Thitinut Akkadechanunt3
1Department of Human Resources for Health, Ministry of Health, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|August 3, 2022
Summary
This study developed and validated the Perceived Organizational Climate Scale (POCS) to measure healthcare organizational climates (OC). The POCS demonstrates reliable psychometric properties, offering a tool to assess and improve nursing work environments.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Research
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Nurse retention is critical in healthcare settings.
- Organizational climate (OC) significantly influences nurse retention.
- A validated instrument is needed to assess perceived OC.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and test the psychometric properties of the Perceived Organizational Climate Scale (POCS).
- To provide a reliable tool for evaluating OC in healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Methodologic research design based on DeVellis (2017) scale development strategies.
- Conceptual framework derived from the Competing Value Framework (CVF).
- Two-phase study involving scale construction, expert validation, exploratory factor analysis, known-group approach, and split-group reliability testing with 1161 registered nurses in Myanmar.
Main Results:
- The 35-item POCS with four dimensions (transformational, bureaucratic, team, strategic climate) explained 50% of the variation.
- High internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's alpha = .93) and dimension reliability (.82–.85).
- Experienced nurses scored higher than novices, supporting construct validity.
Conclusions:
- The POCS exhibits satisfactory initial psychometric properties.
- The scale provides a comprehensive understanding of OC components.
- The POCS can objectively evaluate nurses' perceived OC to guide improvements in healthcare work environments.
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