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The Turkish version of the Barakat-Johnson Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis Knowledge Tool (Know-IAD) requires further refinement for accurate assessment of incontinence-associated dermatitis knowledge among Turkish nurses.

Keywords:

incontinence-associated dermatitis knowledge level reliability validity

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Area of Science:

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Background:

Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is a prevalent issue in healthcare settings.
Accurate knowledge of IAD is crucial for effective prevention and management.
The Barakat-Johnson Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis Knowledge Tool (Know-IAD) assesses this knowledge.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Know-IAD.
To determine the psychometric properties of the Turkish Know-IAD for use in the Turkish healthcare context.

Main Methods:

A methodological study involving 128 nurses was conducted.
Linguistic validity was assessed by an expert panel.
Data analysis utilized Multidimensional Item Response Theory (mirt) and Generalized Graded Multidimensional Item Response Theory (ggmirt) in R software.

Main Results:

The stratified alpha coefficient was 0.62, indicating moderate reliability.
Test-retest stability was high, ranging from 0.92 to 0.94.
Ten items had negative difficulty coefficients, and specific items were identified as particularly challenging.

Conclusions:

The Turkish version of the Know-IAD requires further psychometric refinement.
Adaptation is needed for effective utilization within the Turkish nursing community.
Future research should focus on revising and validating the tool.