In:
Journal of Nursing Measurement, Springer Publishing Company, Vol. 21, No. 1 ( 2013), p. 43-54
Abstract:
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Moral Competence Scale for Home Care Nurses (MCSHCN). Methods: A self-administered questionnaire that included the preliminary MCSHCN (90 items) was distributed to home care nurses (HCNs) in Japan. Usable data (from 1,961 questionnaires) were analyzed. Results: Item and exploratory factor analysis for the MCSHCN revealed 45 items that loaded on 5 factors. This 5-factor model showed reasonable fit to the data by confirmatory factor analysis (root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA] = 0.070). Thus, the model closely corresponded to the theoretical components of moral competence. Cronbach’s alpha ranged from .78 to .93. Conclusions: The construct validity and internal consistency reliability were supported. Further research is needed to refine this scale to increase the generalizability.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1061-3749
,
1945-7049
DOI:
10.1891/1061-3749.21.1.43
Language:
English
Publisher:
Springer Publishing Company
Publication Date:
2013
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