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1Department of Anesthesiology and Operative Medicine, Medical Center of Anesthesiology and Pain, The First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330052, Jiangxi, China.
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|February 10, 2025
Summary
A new self-evaluation scale was developed to measure nurse research readiness. This tool assesses nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Health Sciences
- Medical Education
Background:
- Nurse research readiness is crucial for improving research outcomes and evidence-based practice.
- Understanding nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors is key to enhancing research preparation.
- A validated tool is needed to assess nurse research readiness effectively.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a self-evaluation scale for assessing nurse research readiness.
- To evaluate the scale's psychometric properties, including validity and reliability.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study conducted from January to October 2023.
- Scale development based on the knowledge-attitude-practice model, literature review, and semi-structured interviews.
- Utilized Delphi expert consultation, pilot surveys, principal component analysis, and exploratory factor analysis for validation.
- Involved 16 experts and 390 nurses in the study.
Main Results:
- The final scale comprises 3 dimensions (knowledge, belief, behavior) and 28 items, explaining 70.672% of the total variation.
- High content validity (overall index: 0.878) and construct validity (factor loading > 0.4) were demonstrated.
- Excellent reliability was confirmed through Cronbach's alpha (0.964), Spearman-Brown coefficient (0.886), split-half reliability (0.940), and test-retest reliability (0.824).
- Criterion-related validity showed a strong correlation (0.893) with a previously published research capability scale.
Conclusions:
- A valid and reliable nurse research readiness self-evaluation scale has been successfully developed.
- The scale can assist nurses in identifying their preparedness for research and areas for improvement.
- This tool has the potential to enhance nursing research and promote evidence-based nursing practice.
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