Testing the psychometric properties of the Finnish version of the cross-cultural competence instrument of healthcare professionals (CCCHP).

ABSTRACT:

Background

To test the validity of the Finnish version of the Bernhard et al.'s Cross-Cultural Competence instrument of Healthcare Professionals (CCCHP).

Methods

The study sample comprised registered nurses (N = 810) from the Finnish "Competent workforce for the future" -project (COPE). Exploratory factor analyses and structural equation modelling were applied to test structural validity of the CCCHP. Internal consistency of the sub-scales was evaluated using the Cronbach's alphas. Criterion validity was explored in terms of received education for multicultural work, perceived difficulty of patients, and job satisfaction variables.

Results

The revised version of the instrument including four (motivation/curiosity, attitudes, skills and emotions/empathy) of the five or

SUBMITTER: Hietapakka L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6505538 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature