Transcultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of attitude and confidence with oral healthcare among nursing students scale: a cross-sectional survey in China.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Positive attitudes and strong confidence toward oral healthcare among nursing students are essential prerequisites for providing quality oral healthcare, which directly impacts the likelihood and effectiveness of their post-training care practices. However, no validated scale is currently available in China to measure nursing students' attitudes toward oral healthcare and confidence. This study aims to adapt the original English version of the attitude and confidence with oral healthcare among nursing students (ACORN) scale into Chinese culture and assess its psychometric properties.

Methods

This study followed the Brislin Translation Model, including forward translation, back translation, and expert consultation (consultation of the differences between the origina

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12685846 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature