Validation of the Korean Version of the Nursing Profession Self-Efficacy Scale: A Methodological Study.

Jina Oh,So Yeon Yoo,Haeryun Cho,Yae Young Kim

doi:10.3390/ijerph18031080

Abstract

Background: The Nursing Profession Self-Efficacy (NPSE) scale was developed to reflect the characteristics of nursing tasks. This study was conducted to validate the Korean version of the NPSE (K-NPSE) scale. Methods: The NPSE scale with nineteen items was translated into Korean after forward and backward translation according to Devellis’ guideline. For the exploratory factor analysis (EFA), 298 nurses participated and criterion-related validity and reliability were verified. For the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), 218 other nurses participated. Content validity, criterion-related validity, and internal consistency reliability were examined. Additionally, construct validity was examined. SPSS and AMOS were used for the data analyses. Results: Nineteen items were selected after evaluating the content and cognitive validity and comprised three factors: “Professional (10 items)”, “Advocating (4)”, and “Caring (5)”. Construct validity was supported by the CFA. Criterion-related validity was supported by comparison with the General Self-Efficacy Test (r = 0.43, p < 0.001). Cronbach’s alpha of the K-NPSE was 0.93. Conclusions: Study findings indicate that the K-NPSE could be useful for assessing nurses’ self-efficacy. The K-NPSE may be used as a valuable reference for developing programs or policies that promote nursing professionals. It is expected that continued use of this scale in various clinical settings to further generalize and validate the scale.

Highlights

Nurses are required to possess multilateral qualities, from in-depth knowledge of nursing, science, technology, and social sciences, to highly-developed critical thinking and decision-making skills [1,2]
The K-Nursing Profession Self-Efficacy (NPSE) may be used as a valuable reference for developing programs or policies that promote nursing professionals
It is expected that continued use of this scale in various clinical settings to further generalize and validate the scale

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Introduction

Nurses are required to possess multilateral qualities, from in-depth knowledge of nursing, science, technology, and social sciences, to highly-developed critical thinking and decision-making skills [1,2]. Self-efficacy has been considered a key factor that contributes to positive internal changes in nurses [4]. Self-efficacy plays an important role in boosting overall performance and outcomes of professionals, and it serves as a key predictor of outcomes in the corresponding profession [7]. Professional self-efficacy influences work capacity and the behaviors required in unique situations, often determining the quality of decision-making, performances, and accomplishments [6]. The quality of care is dependent on a nurse’s competence, and high self-efficacy boosts their professional nursing capacity and contributes to improving the quality of care [3]. For the exploratory factor analysis (EFA), 298 nurses participated and criterion-related validity and reliability were verified.

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