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Rasch analysis implementation in nursing research: A methodological approach.

José Verdú-Soriano¹, Héctor González-de la Torre²

¹Departamento de Enfermería Comunitaria, Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública e Historia de la Ciencia, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Alicante, Alicante, Spain.

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Summary

Rasch analysis offers a robust framework for developing and validating nursing research tools, enhancing measurement accuracy and clinical application. This methodology ensures reliable assessment of clinical competencies and skills, improving research quality.

Keywords:

Análisis Rasch Estudios de validación Investigación en enfermería Investigación en evaluación de enfermería Item response theory Nursing evaluation research Nursing research Rasch analysis Teoría respuesta al ítem Validation studies as topic

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Area of Science:

Nursing Research
Psychometrics
Health Sciences

Background:

Tool design and validation are crucial in nursing research.
Current methodologies are essential for ensuring validity and reliability in clinical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the characteristics and development methodology of Rasch analysis.
To discuss its relevance and applicability in nursing research.
To highlight its contribution to improving measurement instruments in nursing.

Main Methods:

Narrative synthesis of theoretical foundations.
Presentation of Rasch analysis implementation in 11 steps.
Includes goodness-of-fit, reliability, local independence, calibration, and invariance analyses.

Main Results:

Rasch analysis provides a structured approach for evaluating measurement instruments.
The methodology addresses aspects like unidimensionality, item fit, and reliability.
Demonstrates utility in assessing clinical competencies and skills.

Conclusions:

Rasch analysis is a valuable methodology for developing and validating nursing research instruments.
It enhances the quality and accuracy of measurements for clinical competencies.
Further training and standardization are needed for optimal utilization.