Nurses’ knowledge about sepsis: development and psychometric testing of a new instrument
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sepsis, epidemiology, instrument development, clinical education, infectious diseases nursingAbstract
NURSES’ KNOWLEDGE ABOUT SEPSIS: DEVELOPMENT AND PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING OF A NEW INSTRUMENT
Aim. The aim of the study was to develop and psychometrically test nurses’ knowledge about Sepsis Scale.
Material and methods. A 7-step approach, including item generation, content adequacy assessment, questionnaire administration, factor analysis, internal consistency assessment, construct validity, and replication was used to identify and validate the scale. Validation was carried out among a convenience sample of 265 participants over a period of three years.
Results. Exploratory factor analysis showed that a three-factor structure best fit the data. The reliability of the two factors based on the Kuder–Richardson Formula 20 was for the knowledge factor 0.702, for the proceedings factor was a score of 0.631. For the attitude factor Cronbach’s Alpha was 0.884.
Conclusions. Having an appropriate tool to test knowledge levels is crucial for determining the number of cases and deaths due to sepsis; thus, creating a tool consisting of knowledge research is the best way to assess nurses’ general knowledge about sepsis. The instrument will be useful for nurses and healthcare managers for assessing their knowledge of sepsis, monitoring changes in knowledge throughout professional development, and evaluating both the need for and effectiveness of training programs.
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