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{"title":"Advancing Knowledge Translation Through Cultural Adaptation of an Intervention for Latino Family Caregivers of Persons Living With Dementia Using Participatory Action Research","authors":"Carole L. White,&nbsp;Bianca Shieu,&nbsp;Kimberly S. Peacock,&nbsp;Roxana E. Delgado,&nbsp;Daria B. Neidre,&nbsp;Luis P. Luy","doi":"10.1111/ijn.70143","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijn.70143","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aim</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The aim of this study is to culturally adapt an evidence-based intervention for Latino family caregivers of persons living with dementia.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Despite the availability of evidence-based interventions for family caregivers, Latino caregivers have limited access to culturally relevant interventions.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Qualitative descriptive using a participatory action research approach.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In 2022, an Advisory Council, comprising Latino family caregivers, was convened to partner with researchers to review and make expert recommendations about cultural adaptations to a caregiver intervention. They also guided the semi-structured interviews conducted with Latino family caregivers to learn more about culture and caregiving. Data from the interviews were analysed using content analysis. Triangulation of data from the Advisory Council and the semi-structured interviews was used to identify adaptations to the intervention that would increase its cultural relevance.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Three changes to the intervention content were determined from the different sources of data. The first change was to enhance content about dementia as a medical condition and not just a function of aging. Secondly, given the strong belief among Latinos of their duty to provide care to their elders, a second change was to strengthen the content on self-care. Finally, given the lower prevalence among Latinos of utilizing palliative care resources, we enriched the information about transitional care resources and their access.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Initially and successfully targeting a specific minority, this study advances the field of knowledge translation by increasing accessibility of an evidence-based intervention with content that is likely to be relevant for caregivers more widely.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14223,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Practice","volume":"32 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13058781/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147633439","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Disability, Benefit Finding, Mutuality and Quality of Life Among Young- to Middle-Aged Stroke Couples","authors":"Zhiwei Liu,&nbsp;Dandan Xiang,&nbsp;Zhenxiang Zhang,&nbsp;Beilei Lin,&nbsp;Suyan Chen,&nbsp;Xin Li,&nbsp;Yongxia Mei","doi":"10.1111/ijn.70133","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijn.70133","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This work aimed to explore the relationship between disability and quality of life (QoL) among young- to middle-aged stroke couples; with benefit finding and mutuality as mediators, a longitudinal actor–partner interdependence mediation model was employed.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study was an observational longitudinal study.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The data for this study were derived from a longitudinal study conducted in China from October 2021 to July 2022. The data collection occurred at four time points: 1–2 days before discharge, and 1, 3 and 6 months post-discharge. A total of 203 young- to middle-aged stroke couples were recruited. The severity of disability in stroke survivors, along with benefit finding, mutuality and QoL in stroke couples, was measured. A longitudinal actor–partner interdependence mediation model was used to analyse the relationships between disability, benefit finding, mutuality and QoL in stroke couples.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Benefit finding 1 month post-discharge mediated the relationships between survivors' disability before discharge and their physical and mental QoL at 6 months post-discharge, as well as the spouse's mental QoL. Additionally, stroke survivors' benefit finding 1 month post-discharge and the mutuality of stroke couples at 3 months post-discharge mediated the relationship between survivors' disability before discharge and the spouse's physical QoL in a chain manner. Survivors' benefit finding 1 month post-discharge and spouses' mutuality at 3 months post-discharge mediated the relationship between survivors' disability before discharge and the survivors' physical QoL in a chain manner.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Stroke survivors' benefit finding and the mutuality of stroke couples can mitigate the impact of survivors' disability on both the physical and mental QoL of the couple. Therefore, interventions targeting benefit finding and mutuality should be considered, treating stroke survivors and their spouses as a unified whole in the intervention process.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14223,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Practice","volume":"32 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147627708","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Validity and Reliability Study of the Turkish Adaptation of the Reproductive Concerns After Cancer Scale","authors":"Ruken Yagiz Altintas,&nbsp;Oya Kavlak","doi":"10.1111/ijn.70142","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijn.70142","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This methodological study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Reproductive Concerns After Cancer Scale.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Method</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The study included 301 women aged 18–45 diagnosed with cancer in Izmir, Turkey. The language validity was established through the translation–back-translation. Construct validity was assessed via exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. Reliability was evaluated using internal consistency coefficients and test–retest analysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The Content Validity Index was 0.90. Exploratory factor analysis identified a four-factor structure explaining 67.88% of the total variance (KMO = 0.87, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed this structure with acceptable fit indices (<i>X</i>²/df = 3.34, RMSEA = 0.07, CFI = 0.90). The total Cronbach's alpha was 0.88, with subscales ranging from 0.75 to 0.90. Test–retest reliability was high (ICC = 0.99). Item-total correlations ranged from 0.31 to 0.72.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusions</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The Turkish version of the Reproductive Concerns After Cancer Scale is a valid and reliable 18-item tool. Oncology nurses can utilize this scale to effectively assess reproductive concerns in women of reproductive age, guiding counselling and supportive care interventions.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14223,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Practice","volume":"32 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147633449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Climate Toxicity in Cancer Care: A Concept Analysis","authors":"Kaiyan Wang,&nbsp;Haojun Huang,&nbsp;Keying Guo,&nbsp;Shanyu Wu,&nbsp;Guangzhe Pian","doi":"10.1111/ijn.70138","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijn.70138","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Climate change and cancer treatment are interrelated global imperatives. Climate toxicity, an emerging concept, denotes the reciprocal harm between environmental degradation and cancer treatment—severe weather/toxins increase cancer risk and hinder treatments, while carbon-intensive medical methods exacerbate climate problems, creating a ‘cancer-climate’ vicious cycle. Contemporary research lacks a comprehensive framework.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Objective</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The aim of the study was to analyse the concept of climate toxicity in cancer care.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The concept analysis approach was developed by Walker and Avant.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Data Sources</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This is a comprehensive study of seven English and four Chinese databases (inception to March 2025), augmented by grey literature and nursing/oncology textbooks, policy documents, legal texts and environmental science literature for interdisciplinary analysis.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The attributes, antecedents and consequences of climate toxicity in cancer care were delineated from 17 papers. The distinguishing attributes of climate toxicity were outlined by the dynamic interactions between the environment and healthcare systems, extreme destructive climate events, inequities in vulnerability and cumulative temporal impacts. The antecedents comprised high-carbon medical systems, recurrent extreme climate events, heightened exposure to carcinogens and insufficient climate knowledge among healthcare professionals. These effects involve the potential for treatment disruption, exacerbation of the cancer burden and expansion of health inequities in the country.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Climate toxicity represents a systemic challenge at the intersection of environmental issues and cancer care, establishing a theoretical foundation for multidisciplinary research, climate-resilient policies and equitable healthcare.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14223,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Practice","volume":"32 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147622946","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Child Care Quality at Hospital Instrument","authors":"Sibel Serap Ceylan,&nbsp;Türkan Turan,&nbsp;Tiina Pelander","doi":"10.1111/ijn.70141","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijn.70141","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Aims</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aimed to investigate the validity and reliability of the Child Care Quality at Hospital (CCQH) instrument in the Turkish population.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Design</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This was a methodological study to test the validity and reliability of the instrument.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To measure the validity of the CCQH instrument, language and content validity and confirmatory factor analysis were performed. Cronbach's alpha coefficient, item-total score correlations and Hotelling T² test were used to examine reliability.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The analyses demonstrate that the Turkish form of the CCQH instrument is valid and reliable. Cronbach's alpha coefficient and item-total score correlations indicated strong internal reliability. The content validity index showed that the Turkish version of the scale had content and face validity. All fit indices in confirmatory factor analysis met the expected criteria, demonstrating an acceptable model fit.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>CCQH is an instrument that evaluates the quality of care from the child's perspective in school-aged children during hospitalization.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14223,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Practice","volume":"32 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147618715","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effect of Peanut Ball Use on the Labour Process and Maternal-Neonatal Outcomes in Parturient Women With High Maternal Body Mass Index: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Fulden Ozkececi, Gulten Guvenc","doi":"10.1111/ijn.70144","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ijn.70144","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim of this study was to determine the effect of using a peanut ball in different positions on the labour process, maternal and neonatal outcomes for parturient women with high maternal body mass index.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This randomized controlled trial was conducted between March 2022 and August 2023 with 59 parturient women. The intervention group (n = 29) was positioned with a peanut ball for 30 min every hour until cervical dilatation reached 5-10 cm. No intervention was made for the control group (n = 30). Data collection tools included the Birth Satisfaction Scale and pain assessment using the visual analogue scale.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean body mass index was 36.2 and 35.9 kg/m² in the intervention and control group, respectively. There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of active phase duration (p = 0.522). Pain intensity at the end of the active phase was significantly lower in the intervention group (p = 0.001). Perineal trauma, Apgar score, and need for neonatal intensive care did not differ significantly between the groups (p = 0.706, p = 0.366 and p = 1.000, respectively); however, the Birth Satisfaction Scale score was significantly higher in the intervention group (p = 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Increasing use of peanut balls in parturient women with high maternal body mass index may decrease labour pain and improve satisfaction with the labour process.</p><p><strong>Trial registration: </strong>It was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov in March 2022 (NCT05276947). The trial protocol and statistical analysis plan can be accessed through the registry entry.</p>","PeriodicalId":14223,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Practice","volume":"32 2","pages":"e70144"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13106928/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147771092","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Online Infant Care Education Based on Meleis's Transition Theory on Breastfeeding Success and Discharge Readiness: A Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Fatma Şule Bilgiç, Gülçin Bozkurt","doi":"10.1111/ijn.70140","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijn.70140","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim of this study is to examine the effects of online infant care training given to pregnant women, based on Meleis's Transition Theory, on breastfeeding success and readiness for hospital discharge in the postpartum period.</p><p><strong>Background: </strong>In countries that implement early discharge policies after birth, theory-based care interventions and training women on infant care during pregnancy are very important.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This randomized controlled trial was conducted in a public hospital between December and May 2023. The study sample consisted of 102 (intervention group n = 52, control group n = 50) mothers and infants. Online infant care education based on Meleis's Transition Theory was given to the mothers in the intervention group in the last trimester of pregnancy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The total breastfeeding success score was 8.88 ± 1.04 in the intervention group and 5.32 ± 1.18 in the control group; the Hospital Discharge Readiness Scale total score was 150.00 ± 19.75 in the intervention group and 133.54 ± 21.28 in the control group. There were significant differences between the intervention and control groups regarding mothers' breastfeeding success scores (β = 49.50, p < 0.001) and hospital discharge readiness scores (β = 756.00, p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings demonstrate that the intervention significantly enhances breastfeeding success and hospital discharge readiness among mothers. The substantial improvements observed in the intervention group suggest that this approach is an effective and viable strategy for clinical practice. Integrating such structured support programmes into predischarge care is essential for healthcare professionals to optimize maternal and neonatal health outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":14223,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Practice","volume":"32 2","pages":"e70140"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13071147/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147673447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perceived Social Support and Depressive Symptoms Among Discharged COVID-19 Survivors in Wuhan, China: A Moderated Mediation Model.","authors":"Zhenwei Dai, Shu Jing, Yijin Wu, Hao Wang, Jiaqi Fu, Dan Cui, Winnie W S Mak, Xiaoyou Su","doi":"10.1111/ijn.70149","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ijn.70149","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To explore the relationship between perceived social support, resilience, peace of mind and depressive symptoms among recovered COVID-19 patients, and to inform nursing assessment and intervention strategies for post-discharge mental health care.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted in Jianghan District, Wuhan, China, between 10 June and 25 July 2021, involving 1297 recovered COVID-19 patients. Researchers administered an online questionnaire to assess depressive symptoms, peace of mind, resilience and perceived social support. The study employed moderated mediation analysis to explore the relationship between perceived social support, resilience, peace of mind and depressive symptoms.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the recovered COVID-19 patients, 37.9% reported depressive symptoms to varying degrees. Resilience partially mediated the association between perceived social support and depressive symptoms (β = -0.011, p = 0.026). Peace of mind moderated the associations between perceived social support and resilience (β = 0.084, p < 0.001), perceived social support and depressive symptoms (β = 0.062, p = 0.006) and the mediation effect of resilience.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In the post-COVID era, tailored interventions that enhance perceived social support, resilience and peace of mind may be effective strategies to alleviate depressive symptoms among recovered COVID-19 patients. Nurses are well-positioned to lead or integrate these psychosocial strategies into patient care, from initial assessment to long-term follow-up, thereby playing a crucial role in mitigating depressive symptoms in this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":14223,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Practice","volume":"32 2","pages":"e70149"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147771114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development and Validation of a Health Literacy Scale for Patients With Cardiovascular Disease (HLS-CVD).","authors":"Jeongeun Sim, Seon Young Hwang","doi":"10.1111/ijn.70148","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ijn.70148","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Assessing health literacy has become important as a component of strategies to increase self-care behaviour for patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD).</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to develop a scale for measuring health literacy in patients with CVD and to evaluate its reliability and validity.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is an instrument development study with a psychometric analysis. The initial questions were based on the components identified in a concept analysis, and the reliability and validity were evaluated with 391 patients visiting outpatient hospitals due to CVD such as myocardial infarction, arrhythmia and heart failure.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The final scale consisted of 22 items across four factors: 'Understanding and searching for health information', 'Actively selecting and evaluating health information', 'Utilization of health information resources' and 'Interacting with healthcare providers'. The four-factor structure demonstrated acceptable model fit in confirmatory factor analysis. Convergent and criterion validity were supported by significant correlations with established health literacy tools. Internal consistency was high (Cronbach's α = 0.891), and test-retest reliability was satisfactory.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This health literacy scale for patients with CVD can be utilized in future surveys or intervention studies to enhance the self-care behaviour of individuals with CVD. Its psychometric analysis should be repeated with CVD patients in other countries or hospital settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":14223,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Practice","volume":"32 2","pages":"e70148"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13088924/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147698702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Translation of the Nurses' Well-Being at Work Scale.","authors":"Eda Unal, Fatma Ilknur Cinar, Virpi Sulosaari, Kati Päätalo","doi":"10.1111/ijn.70146","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ijn.70146","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim of this study was to adapt the Nurses' Well-Being at Work Scale (NWB-Scale) into Turkish and to evaluate its psychometric properties among nurses working in Türkiye.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This methodological study included 544 nurses. Data were collected using a Sociodemographic Information Form and the Turkish translated and culturally adapted version of the NWB-Scale. Content validity was assessed using the Content Validity Index, and construct validity was examined through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Reliability was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha, composite reliability (CR) and average variance extracted (AVE), as well as test-retest analysis. Correlations between sub-dimensions were also examined.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All items demonstrated strong content validity (CVI > 0.80). CFA supported the original 12-factor structure with acceptable model fit. Cronbach's alpha coefficients ranged from 0.87 to 0.97, CR values from 0.873 to 0.968 and AVE values from 0.531 to 0.910, indicating strong reliability and adequate convergent validity. Test-retest results showed strong temporal stability. Significant correlations supported the multidimensional structure of the scale.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The Turkish version of the NWB-Scale demonstrates satisfactory validity and reliability and can be used as a comprehensive and multidimensional instrument to assess nurses' work-related well-being in both research and clinical practice in Türkiye.</p>","PeriodicalId":14223,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Practice","volume":"32 2","pages":"e70146"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147722905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}