Validation of the instrument "Complexity of Nursing Care"-A mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

This study aimed to psychometrically test the instrument "Complexity of Nursing Care" and to broaden the understanding of the instrument's psychometrics and applicability.

Design

Embedded mixed-methods design.

Methods

We performed a cross-sectional study assessing all stationary patients of five Swiss hospitals daily for up to 5 days with the instrument "Complexity of Nursing Care" over a 1-month period in 2015. The scale's psychometrics were analysed using partial least square structural equation modelling. In the qualitative study section, we completed 12 case studies and analysed them case-wise and across cases. Quantitative and qualitative results were synthesized in tables.

Results

Structural equation modelling confirmed a reflective-formative second-

SUBMITTER: Huber E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6917930 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature