Abstract

Background: The field of measuring Islamic work ethics is a nascent one, and not much work has been cited on the topic. The most cited work is of Mr. Ali from Indiana University, but protestant work ethics and Arabic culture heavily influence that work, so the need was felt for a purpose-built questionnaire for health professionals free from foreign influences. Methods: A mixed-methods exploratory study was performed to develop a novel instrument, following A.M.E.E. guide no. 87, its validity & reliability was established via the measurement of statistical tests such as Cronbach α, Item-Total Correlation & Pearson’s Correlation. Results: Cronbach α was calculated to be 0.9, which is an excellent result. Furthermore, a strong correlation of Islamic ethical constructs Unisation/Tawheed with Itqan/Ihsan; Amanah/Adl and correlation of Itqan/Ihsan with Amanah/Adl; Consultation/Shura; and Unisation/Tawheed was observed. Conclusion: A newly developed data collection instrument was validated following the results of the pilot study. The instrument developed is reliable and fit for purpose. Keywords: Islamic work ethics; measurement tool; medical education; ethics; health professionals.

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