Preliminary validation of a nurse-patient interaction tool |
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| Authors: | H J Krouse J H Krouse S J Roberts |
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| Affiliation: | Boston College School of Nursing, Chestnut Hill, MA 02167. |
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| Abstract: | This paper presents initial data on the development and validation of a Nurse-Patient Interaction Tool. Factor analysis of this 44-item Likert-type scale yielded two major factors, Control vs Powerlessness and Agreement with Plan. These factors showed adequate reliability and utility in assessing responses of patients to varying styles of nurse-patient interchanges in a simulated health-care setting. Further validation is necessary to explore its usefulness with various patient populations. |
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