Research on measuring instrument for first-aid ability of clinical nurses

VernacularTitle:临床护理人员急救能力测评工具的研制
Author: Liting ZHAO ¹ ; Suqin ZHAO ; Hui YANG
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1. 030001 太原，山西医科大学护理学院
Keywords: Nursing; First-aid; Questionnaires; Reliability; Validity
From: Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2015;(12):1368-1371
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To compile the measuring instrument for Chinese nursing managers to evaluate the first-aid ability of clinical nursing staff. Methods Based on the literature review, dimensions and items were studied out by combing with the studies in domestic and abroad, and experts′ demonstration in a small range. The prognostic scale was formed on the basis of early scale by Delphi evaluation, and the formal scale was developed by the way that pretesting 170 clinical nursing staffs. Then using the scale conducted a great sample test, item analysis, reliability and validity for 350 clinical nursing staffs. Eventually, the scale came into being. Results The measuring instrument for the first-aid ability of clinical nursing staff consisted of 32 items, 8 domains. Its Cronbach′s α coefficient was 0. 85, and the split-half reliability was 0. 74, with a test-retest reliability of 0. 89. Conclusions The scale has a good reliability and validity. It cannot only provide a basis for nursing managers to evaluate the first-aid ability of clinical nursing staff accurately, but also provide a reference for clinical training.