{"title":"Turkish Adaptation, Validity, and Reliability Study of the Medication Information Literacy Scale for Pregnant Women.","authors":"Ayşe Eminoğlu, Şirin Çelikkanat, Zeynep Güngörmüş","doi":"10.1891/JNM-2025-0015","DOIUrl":"10.1891/JNM-2025-0015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> This study was conducted to adapt the Medication Information Literacy Scale for Pregnant Women into Turkish. <b>Methods:</b> This study was designed as a psychometric study, and the sample consisted of 279 pregnant women. <b>Results:</b> Confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the fit indices were within acceptable ranges. For reliability evaluation, the internal consistency coefficient (coefficient alpha = .872), intraclass correlation coefficient (.872), Hotelling's <i>T</i> <sup>2</sup> test (<i>F</i> = 21.252, <i>p</i> = .000), standard error of measurement (5.11 ≤ 7.9), and floor-ceiling effect analysis (min. frequency = 0.4%, max. frequency = 0.4%) were assessed. <b>Conclusion:</b> The Medication Information Literacy Scale for Pregnant Women, consisting of 5 subdimensions and 20 items, was found to be a valid and reliable measurement tool.</p>","PeriodicalId":16585,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing measurement","volume":" ","pages":"254-263"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145191941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development and Psychometric Validation of the Attitude Scale for Nursing Specialization.","authors":"Gamze Saatçi, Ayla Ünsal","doi":"10.1891/JNM-2025-0029","DOIUrl":"10.1891/JNM-2025-0029","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> This study aimed to assess the attitudes of clinicians, academicians, and nursing students toward specialization in nursing and to validate the newly developed Attitude Scale toward Specialization in Nursing (ASSN). The objective was to create a reliable and valid tool for measuring attitudes toward nursing specialization and to ensure its practical application in both academic and clinical settings. The objective was to create a reliable and valid tool for measuring attitudes toward nursing specialization and to ensure its practical application in both academic and clinical settings. <b>Methods:</b> Using a quantitative design, the study incorporated exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) to develop and validate the ASSN. The scale's psychometric properties were evaluated through a multistep process, including expert reviews, pretesting, and a pilot study. A sample of 634 nursing professionals was surveyed between September and November 2021 to ensure the scale's robustness and reliability. <b>Results:</b> The ASSN demonstrated excellent psychometric properties, with a high content validity index of .93 and a coefficient α of .97. EFA revealed a unidimensional 18-item structure that accounted for 69.9% of the total variance. CFA confirmed a strong model fit, affirming the scale's validity and reliability. <b>Conclusions/Implications for Practice:</b> The ASSN is a reliable and valid tool for assessing attitudes toward nursing specialization. It provides a standardized method to inform policy-making, optimize educational curricula, and shape health care policies in the nursing sector. Patient and public input during the development phase further enhanced the scale's relevance and clarity.</p>","PeriodicalId":16585,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing measurement","volume":" ","pages":"292-302"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145604560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"What Do We Do in the Name of Safety? Illuminating the Architecture of Safety in Psychiatric Nursing.","authors":"Giuliano Anastasi","doi":"10.1891/JNM-2026-0125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/JNM-2026-0125","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16585,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing measurement","volume":"34 2","pages":"183-184"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148421856","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development and Psychometric Evaluation of Compassionate Care in Clinical Nursing Practice.","authors":"Abin Varghese, Deepika C Khakha","doi":"10.1891/JNM-2025-0010","DOIUrl":"10.1891/JNM-2025-0010","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> Compassionate care is an important professional attribute of nursing profession. This study aimed at developing and evaluating the psychometric properties of the Compassionate Care in Clinical Nursing Practice (CCCNP) tool to measure compassionate care by nurses from the perspective of patients in the Indian context. <b>Methods:</b> This study was conducted in three phases: concept analysis through a hybrid model, item generation, and psychometric evaluation. The initial item pool contained 48 items. <b>Results:</b> Four factors, explaining 76.11% of the total variance, were identified from 21 items. The correlation coefficient of the tool was .79 and the coefficient alpha was .950. <b>Conclusion:</b> The CCCNP has acceptable reliability and validity. It can be easily used by nursing researchers, clinical nurses, and managers.</p>","PeriodicalId":16585,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing measurement","volume":" ","pages":"229-240"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145124898","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the Anticipated Turnover Scale.","authors":"Tuğba Yeşilyurt Sevim, Şehrinaz Polat, Hanife Tiryaki Şen, Leyla Afşar Doğrusöz","doi":"10.1891/JNM-2025-0004","DOIUrl":"10.1891/JNM-2025-0004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> Predicting nurse turnover before it occurs is important for nursing management to develop effective, data-driven retention strategies to reduce turnover. The purpose of this study was to test the reliability and validity of the Anticipated Turnover Scale (ATS) in Turkish. <b>Methods:</b> A psychometric design was used. The scale was tested on a sample of 390 nurses working in hospitals across Turkey. The data were collected between January and March 2023. Validity was assessed using content validity and confirmatory factor analysis modeling. Reliability was evaluated using coefficient α and test-retest methods. <b>Results:</b> Coefficient α internal consistency coefficient was .95. No significant difference was found between the test-retest mean scores. The item-total score correlation values of the scale were between 0.73 and 0.91, and the single-factor structure was found to be acceptable. The ATS was found to be a unidimensional scale consisting of 12 items. <b>Conclusion:</b> It was determined that the ATS is a valid and reliable scale to be applied to Turkish nurses.</p>","PeriodicalId":16585,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing measurement","volume":" ","pages":"200-211"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144608577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Majid Bagheri, Sara Mehralizade, Morteza Shiryani, Hamid Sharif-Nia, Saeed Ghasempour, Ali Abbasi
{"title":"Psychometric Assessment of the Persian Version of the Surgical Anxiety Questionnaire in Patients Undergoing Cosmetic Surgery.","authors":"Majid Bagheri, Sara Mehralizade, Morteza Shiryani, Hamid Sharif-Nia, Saeed Ghasempour, Ali Abbasi","doi":"10.1891/JNM-2025-0027","DOIUrl":"10.1891/JNM-2025-0027","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> Due to the absence of a specific tool for assessing surgical anxiety in Iranian patients undergoing cosmetic surgery, this study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Surgical Anxiety Questionnaire (SAQ) in these patients. <b>Methods:</b> A study was conducted to assess the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the SAQ. <b>Results:</b> In the exploratory factor analysis, two items were removed, resulting in a final version of 15 items across three factors that accounted for 48.3% of the total variance. The confirmatory factor analysis showed a good fit for the model obtained (minimum discrepancy function divided by degrees of freedom <i>=</i> 2.84, root-mean-square error of approximation <i>=</i>07, and goodness-of-fit index <i>=</i>922). All factors demonstrated favorable internal consistency and stability. <b>Conclusion:</b> The aforementioned questionnaire demonstrated desirable psychometric properties for measuring surgical anxiety in Iranian cosmetic surgery candidates.</p>","PeriodicalId":16585,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing measurement","volume":" ","pages":"278-291"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145191975","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Measurement of Human Milk Feeding Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Self-Efficacy Among Women From Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Populations: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Alicia M Logan, Katilya S Ware, Chin-Yen Lin","doi":"10.1891/JNM-2025-0026","DOIUrl":"10.1891/JNM-2025-0026","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> Human milk feeding inequities persist among women from underrepresented racial and ethnic populations in the United States. Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and self-efficacy influence human milk feeding practices. This review evaluates the measurement properties of instruments assessing these variables among underrepresented populations. <b>Methods:</b> A systematic review from CINAHL, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO databases evaluated instruments assessing breastfeeding variables among women from underrepresented racial and ethnic populations. <b>Results:</b> Fifteen instruments were assessed. The Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale (IIFAS) and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF) had moderate to strong psychometric scores (α = .67-.86; .79-.96). <b>Conclusions:</b> While several instruments assess human milk feeding variables in underrepresented populations, IIFAS and BSES-SF show the strongest evidence. More culturally appropriate instruments are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":16585,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing measurement","volume":" ","pages":"336-352"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146197755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Italian Version of the Ward Safety and Security Rules Survey for Mental Health Nurses: A Validity Study.","authors":"Giuliano Anastasi, Roberto Latina, Rosario Caruso, Alessandro Stievano, Stefano Bambi","doi":"10.1891/JNM-2024-0076","DOIUrl":"10.1891/JNM-2024-0076","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> Ensuring safety in psychiatry is crucial, but practices vary widely. This study aimed to validate the Italian version of the Ward Safety and Security Rules Survey (WSSRS-I). <b>Methods:</b> The validation process included cultural-linguistic adaptation, followed by content and face validation. Fifteen experts assessed content validity using the content validity ratio (CVR) and content validity index (item level [I-CVI] and scale level [S-CVI]), adjusted for chance agreement (k*). Five psychiatric nurses evaluated face validity. <b>Results:</b> The WSSRS-I achieved substantial agreement on cultural-linguistic adaptation (Fleiss's kappa = .85) and item relevance (CVRs = .60-1; I-CVIs = .73-1; k* = .72-1; S-CVI = 0.90). Psychiatric nurses confirmed WSSRS-I appropriateness. <b>Conclusions:</b> The WSSRS-I demonstrated adequate content and face validity. It provides a tool to assess safety measures in Italian psychiatric settings, enhancing psychiatric nursing practices and research.</p>","PeriodicalId":16585,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing measurement","volume":" ","pages":"185-199"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142921905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohammed ALBashtawy, Mohammad Abuadas, Sanaa Rawashdeh, Zainab Albikawi, Salam Bani Hani, Abeer Aseeri, Zaid ALBashtawy, Omar Al Omari, Sa'd ALBashtawy, Abdullah Alkhawaldeh, Zaid Sami Jaradat
{"title":"Development and Validation of a Tool to Assess Jordanian Nursing Students' Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Corneal Donation.","authors":"Mohammed ALBashtawy, Mohammad Abuadas, Sanaa Rawashdeh, Zainab Albikawi, Salam Bani Hani, Abeer Aseeri, Zaid ALBashtawy, Omar Al Omari, Sa'd ALBashtawy, Abdullah Alkhawaldeh, Zaid Sami Jaradat","doi":"10.1891/JNM-2025-0012","DOIUrl":"10.1891/JNM-2025-0012","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> The importance of corneal donation is related to the global burden of corneal blindness. This study aims to develop and validate a tool to assess the knowledge and attitudes of Jordanian nursing students toward corneal donation. <b>Methods:</b> A cross-sectional study was conducted. <b>Results:</b> The questionnaire demonstrated robust psychometric properties, with item difficulty indices ranging from .40 to .71 and discrimination indices from .30 to .59. Reliability was confirmed with a KR-20 value of .80. The attitude questionnaire revealed a single-factor structure, with high reliability (coefficient alpha = .86). Nursing students exhibited good levels of knowledge about corneal anatomy, transplantation procedures, and donation benefits. <b>Conclusion:</b> The validated tool is a reliable and effective instrument for assessing knowledge and attitudes toward corneal donation among nursing students.</p>","PeriodicalId":16585,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing measurement","volume":" ","pages":"264-277"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145191906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
April A Braswell, Richard S Pond, Diane Parker, Julia McLaughlin, Anthony Austin B Horn, Pelagia G Martin
{"title":"The Pediatric Procedural Holistic Comfort Assessment-Revised: A Psychometric Analysis.","authors":"April A Braswell, Richard S Pond, Diane Parker, Julia McLaughlin, Anthony Austin B Horn, Pelagia G Martin","doi":"10.1891/JNM-2025-0019","DOIUrl":"10.1891/JNM-2025-0019","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> In this article, we present the psychometrics of the Pediatric Procedural Holistic Comfort Assessment-Revised (PPHCA-R). The PPHCA-R is a storybook instrument for children of diverse backgrounds aged 4-8 years. <b>Methods:</b> We recruited 196 children undergoing a nonurgent needle procedure in a pediatric multispecialty care center. Exploratory factor analysis and Pearson's correlations were used to determine evidence of reliability and validity. <b>Results:</b> Thirteen items loaded uniquely on one of three factors: (a) body and surroundings comfort, (b) cognitive and emotional comfort, and (c) comfort play. The PPHCA-R demonstrated acceptable to good internal consistency across factors, as well as evidence of construct validity. <b>Conclusions:</b> The PPHCA-R is a novel measure with implications for the holistic management, measurement, and investigation of pediatric invasive procedures.</p>","PeriodicalId":16585,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing measurement","volume":" ","pages":"219-228"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144957844","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}