Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the digital competence questionnaire for nurses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital competence is crucial for nurses adapting to technological advancements and ensuring effective patient care. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Digital Competence Questionnaire (DCQ), thus providing a scientific basis for its study application among Turkish nurses.

Methods

A cross-sectional validation study was conducted with 423 registered nurses from two hospitals in the Black Sea region Turkiye using convenience sampling. Two independent samples were collected: 208 participants for exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and 215 participants for confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The data were collected through online surveys, assessing demographic characteristics, digital competence, attitude

SUBMITTER: Bulut A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12486577 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature