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Psychomentric evaluation of the Position on nursing diagnosis scale

Psychomentric evaluation of the Position on nursing diagnosis scale

Aim

To study the psychometric properties of the Positions on Nursing Diagnosis (PND) scale.

Background

The PND is a scale to measure nurses' attitudes toward nursing diagnosis. In previous studies, reliability of the scale was supported but its construct validity is still unclear with studies reporting both one-factor and three-factor models.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted with a convenience sample of 262 nurses enrolled from one general public hospital and three long-term care facilities in Italy. Construct validity was assessed with confirmatory factor analysis. Criterion and contrasting-group validities were tested, as well as internal consistency reliability.

Results

Confirmatory factor analysis showed the adequacy of a one-factor model of the PND scale. Criterion and contrasting-group validities were supportive, as was internal consistency reliability.

Conclusions

The PND is a valid and reliable scale to measure nurses' attitudes toward nursing diagnosis. Its use in practice and research is recommended.

Keywords

Attitude of health personnel; Factor analysis; Italy; Nursing diagnosis; Psychometrics; Scale.

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