Construct validity of advanced practice nurse core competence scale: an exploratory factor analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Determining the core competence of advanced practice nurses is foundational for promoting optimal design and implementation of advanced practice nursing roles. Core competencies specific to the contexts of the advanced practice nurse in Hong Kong have been developed, but not yet validated. Thus, this study aims to assess the construct validity of advanced practice nurse core competence scale in Hong Kong.

Methods

We performed a cross-sectional study using an online self-report survey. Exploratory factor analysis was used to examine the factor structure of a 54-item advanced practice nurse core competence scale through principal axis factoring with direct oblique oblimin rotation. A parallel analysis was conducted to determine the number of factors to be extracted.

SUBMITTER: Chair SY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9979114 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature