Identifying the constructs of empowering nurse leader communication through an instrument development process

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 722-731 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan G. Hopkinson ◽  
Pedro Oblea ◽  
Cheryl Napier ◽  
Jessica Lasiowski ◽  
Lori L. Trego
Keyword(s):  
Instrument Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Nurse Leader ◽  
Leader Communication

In-hand manipulation assessment instruments for children: A scoping review

2021 ◽  
pp. 030802262110378
Author(s):  
Annelize Kruger ◽  
Monique Strauss ◽  
Marieta Visser
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Instrument Development ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Critical Evaluation ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Inclusion Criteria

Aim Accurate assessment of in-hand manipulation is imperative when treating children with fine motor delays. A clinically suitable instrument for in-hand manipulation is required to inform the paediatric developmental and rehabilitation context. Critical evaluation of the available instrument is required to make an informed decision and direct future research. The aim of the study was to assess the available literature with a view to writing a scoping review on in-hand manipulation assessment instruments for children. Methods The Arskey and O'Malley six-stage scoping review was applied. Fifteen databases were sourced for articles published between 1 January 1990 and 31 December 2020. After identifying 33 eligible articles that met the inclusion criteria, the data obtained from the articles were charted. Results Eleven in-hand manipulation assessment instruments were identified and summarised according to (i) the constructs of in-hand manipulation included; (ii) clinical utility aspects of applicability and practicality and (iii) psychometric properties. Conclusion At the time of the review, none of the instruments had comprehensively completed the instrument development process to the point of standardisation with evaluated psychometric properties. Further research is recommended for the development of a gold standard in-hand manipulation assessment instrument.

Item Response Theory in Affective Instrument Development: An Illustration

2001 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl T. Beck ◽  
Robert K. Gable
Keyword(s):  
Item Response Theory ◽  
Item Response ◽  
Instrument Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Item Difficulty ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Response Theory ◽  
Critical Function ◽  
Screening Scale

The benefits of item response theory (IRT) analysis in obtaining empirical support for construct validity make it an essential step in the instrument development process. IRT analysis can result in finer construct interpretations that lead to more thorough descriptions of low- and high-scoring respondents. A critical function of IRT is its ability to determine the adequacy with which the attitude continuum underlying each dimension is assessed by the respective items in an instrument. Many nurse researchers, however, are not reaping the benefits of IRT in the development of affective instruments. The purpose of this article is to familiarize nurse researchers with this valuable approach through a description of the Facets computer program. Facets uses a one parameter (i.e., item difficulty) Rasch measurement model. Data from a survey of 525 new mothers that assessed the psychometric properties of the Postpartum Depresssion Screening Scale are used to illustrate the Facets program. It is hoped that IRT will gain increased prominence in affective instrument development as more nurse researchers become aware of computer programs such as Facets to assist in analysis.

Development of the Military Women’s Attitudes Toward Menstrual Suppression Scale: From Construct Definition to Pilot Testing

2009 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lori L. Trego
Keyword(s):  
Instrument Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Military Women ◽  
Varimax Rotation ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Construct Definition ◽  
Menstrual Suppression ◽  
Components Analysis ◽  
The Military

The Military Women’s Attitudes Toward Menstrual Suppression scale (MWATMS) was created to measure attitudes toward menstrual suppression during deployment. The human health and social ecology theories were integrated to conceptualize an instrument that accounts for military-unique aspects of the environment on attitudes toward suppression. A three-step instrument development process was followed to develop the MWATMS. The instrument was pilot tested on a convenience sample of 206 military women with deployment experience. Reliability was tested with measures of internal consistency (α = .97); validity was tested with principal components analysis with varimax rotation. Four components accounted for 65% of variance: Benefits/Interest, Hygiene, Convenience, and Soldier/Stress. The pilot test of the MWATMS supported its reliability and validity. Further testing is warranted for validation of this instrument.

DEVELOPING A MODEL OF BACKPACKERS’ EXPLORATORY CURIOSITY

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-23
Author(s):  
Kuan-Yu Chen ◽  
Yu-Lun Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Instrument Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Social Contact ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
New Destinations ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose – While curiosity is a critical factor in motivating human exploratory behaviors across domains, past studies are yet to explore the exploratory curiosity construct in the context of backpacking. This study aims to conceptualize backpackers’ exploratory curiosity and, importantly, developing a scale for the construct. Design/Methodology – A survey questionnaire is first designed on the basis of a literature review and in-depth interviews. Then, two surveys are conducted using sample sizes of 228 and 276. The scale, along with its four factors (i.e., excitement, new destinations, social contact, and new tourism events) and 18 items, was determined as reliable and valid by the implementation of a rigorous instrument development process. Approach – This study identifies the characteristics of backpacker exploratory curiosity, and then generates fundamental constructs with detailed descriptions and explanations for a questionnaire. Subsequently, to understand the characteristics of such curiosity and how they can be applied to explain backpacker behaviors. Findings – This study extended the application of the curiosity concept to the tourism industry, and offered a new perspective, namely, exploratory behaviour individuals display in response to novelty, excitement, and changes in their environment can be used as variables to measure their curiosity level, and then the BECS can be utilized by tourism management organizations to help increase the number of potential clients. Originality of the research – The study contributed to a theoretical enhancement of the current level of knowledge on the existing literature on backpackers’ exploratory behavior and developed a reliable and valid scale for measuring backpacker exploratory curiosity.

An Instrument Development Process for Assessing Community Coalition Uptake of Innovation

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 396-409
Author(s):  
Alyssa B. Mayer ◽  
Robert J. McDermott ◽  
Mahmooda Khaliq ◽  
Anita H. Courtney ◽  
Carol A. Bryant
Keyword(s):  
Instrument Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Community Coalition

Constructs of Empowering Nurse Leader Communication Measure

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan G. Hopkinson ◽  
Pedro Oblea ◽  
Cheryl Napier ◽  
Jessica Lasiowski ◽  
Lori L. Trego
Keyword(s):  
Nurse Leader ◽  
Leader Communication

Design and validation of an observational instrument for defence in soccer based on the Dynamical Systems Theory

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 138-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiago Fernandes ◽  
Oleguer Camerino ◽  
Júlio Garganta ◽  
Rogério Pereira ◽  
Daniel Barreira
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Instrument Development ◽  
Dynamic Systems ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Final Model ◽  
Observer Reliability ◽  
Stage Development ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Observation Training

The research about soccer defensive phase shows many limitations regarding the procedures and operational definitions. The aims of this paper are to create an observational instrument based on Dynamic Systems concepts and evidence sufficient content validity to adequately and reliably recode defensive soccer behaviours. For these, a five-stage development process for validity was followed: (1) an initial literature review, instrument development, observation training; (2) adapting an existing systematic observational instrument; (3) pilot study with non-experts; (4) content validity with experts (coaches and researchers) and (5) inter- and intra-observer reliability. Using Aiken’s V coefficient and its cut-off value to determine validity content, consensus was found ( V > 0.67, n = 32, p < 0.05) for all items answered by participants in pilot study and for almost all subjects in the experts’ study ( V > 0.69, n = 12, p < 0.05). Also, Cohen’s Kappa shows inter- and intra-reliability values of 0.87 and 0.90, respectively. The final model, entitled Theoretical Dynamic Model of Soccer Defence, and the observational instrument, named Soccer-Defence, with 14 criteria and category systems, and 106 categories, seems to be suitable for analysing the defensive process in soccer and could be used to find strengths or weaknesses of tactical–technical defensive patterns of play and to help coaches to better prepare their teams.

Developing an instrument to assess empowering nurse leader communication behaviours

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan G. Hopkinson ◽  
Dale Glaser ◽  
Cheryl Napier ◽  
Lori L. Trego
Keyword(s):  
Nurse Leader ◽  
Leader Communication ◽  
Communication Behaviours
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