Psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Scale on Community Care Perceptions (SCOPE) among nurses: a...

The global strategic shift toward community-based healthcare requires a motivated nursing workforce, yet robust instruments to assess Arabic-speaking nurses' perceptions of this field are lacking.

This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and psychometrically validate the Arabic version of the Scale on Community Care Perceptions (SCOPE) among registered nurses in Saudi Arabia.

A methodological cross-sectional design was employed with a sample of 374 registered nurses. Following World Health Organization guidelines for translation and cultural adaptation, the instrument's psychometric properties were rigorously evaluated. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was conducted to test the construct validity of the hypothesized three-factor structure. Internal consistency was assessed using Composite Reliability (CR), while convergent and discriminant validity were examined using Average Variance Extracted (AVE) and the Fornell-Larcker criterion.

The CFA confirmed the original three-factor model-Future Profession, Affective Component, and Placement-demonstrating good model fit (χ²/df = 1.947; CFI = 0.932; RMSEA = 0.050). All standardized factor loadings were significant, ranging from 0.638 to 0.783. The scale exhibited accepted reliability, with CR values ranging from 0.86 to 0.94. Furthermore, AVE values exceeded 0.50, and discriminant validity was established, confirming the distinctiveness of the constructs.

The Arabic version of the SCOPE is a psychometrically sound instrument with robust validity and reliability. Notably, the original three-factor structure was preserved in its entirety without item deletion-a key strength that distinguishes this validation from prior adaptations. It offers educators and health policymakers a reliable metric to evaluate nursing perceptions, facilitating data-driven workforce planning to meet national health transformation goals.

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