Development and validation of a cultural competence perception inventory for nurses

Area of Science:

• Nursing Research
• Psychometrics
• Cultural Competence

Background:

• Cultural competence is crucial for quality nursing care in diverse settings.
• A valid and reliable tool is needed to assess nurses' perceptions of cultural competence.
• The study addresses the need for measurement in culturally responsive care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and psychometrically validate the Cultural Competence Perception Inventory (CCPI).
• To provide a tool for assessing nurses' perceptions of cultural care competence in Taiwan.
• To establish a reliable and valid instrument for research and educational purposes.

Main Methods:

• Two-stage cross-sectional study design.
• Qualitative interviews for initial item development, followed by expert content validation.
• Quantitative data collection from 358 nursing students using stratified random sampling.

Main Results:

• The 23-item CCPI demonstrated a four-factor structure: CPAE, SPCRC, CVBNP, and CRA.
• The CCPI explained 66.05% of the total variance, showing strong reliability (Cronbach's α =.93).
• The instrument exhibited acceptable model fit and good convergent and discriminant validity.

Conclusions:

• The CCPI is a robust and validated instrument for measuring nurses' perceptions of cultural competence.
• The CCPI has practical applications in nursing education, professional development, and research.
• Wider use of the CCPI is recommended to improve culturally responsive nursing practices in diverse healthcare settings.