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Introducing the Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool for pediatric critical care nursing (PEDS-BKAT)
1Pediatric ICU/Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit, Pennsylvania State University Children's Hospital, Hershey, USA.
Critical Care Nurse
|July 25, 1998
Summary
The Pediatric Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (PEDS-BKAT) demonstrates validity and reliability for assessing critical care pediatric nurses' knowledge. This tool aids in targeted education and professional development within pediatric intensive care units.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Critical Care Nursing
- Knowledge Assessment
Background:
- The Pediatric Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (PEDS-BKAT) was adapted from the adult version (BKAT version 4) for critical care nursing.
- Establishing a valid and reliable assessment tool is crucial for effective nursing education and practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish the validity and reliability of the PEDS-BKAT for assessing pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) nurses' knowledge.
- To provide a tool for evaluating nursing competency and identifying educational needs in PICU settings.
Main Methods:
- A 9-member educational task force and a 4-member expert panel validated the PEDS-BKAT.
- The PEDS-BKAT was administered to 105 pediatric ICU nurses across 6 different healthcare settings.
Main Results:
- The PEDS-BKAT achieved a mean score of 78.9 points.
- The tool demonstrated high reliability with a coefficient alpha of 0.86.
Conclusions:
- The PEDS-BKAT is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing the knowledge of pediatric critical care nurses.
- The PEDS-BKAT can be utilized for pre- and post-orientation assessments, identifying learning needs, and in nursing research.