The technological influence on health professionals' care: translation and adaptation of scales

Authors

  • Carlos Manuel Torres Almeida Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro; Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Vila Real
  • Filipe Nuno Alves dos Santos Almeida Universidade do Porto; Faculdade de Medicina; Departamento de Educação e Simulação Médica
  • Joaquim José Jacinto Escola Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro; Escola das Ciências Humanas e Socias
  • Vitor Manuel Costa Pereira Rodrigues Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro; Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Vila Real

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.0990.2681

Abstract

Objectives: in this study, two research tools were validated to study the impact of technological influence on health professionals' care practice. Methods: the following methodological steps were taken: bibliographic review, selection of the scales, translation and cultural adaptation and analysis of psychometric properties. Results: the psychometric properties of the scale were assessed based on its application to a sample of 341 individuals (nurses, physicians, final-year nursing and medical students). The validity, reliability and internal consistency were tested. Two scales were found: Caring Attributes Questionnaire (adapted) with a Cronbach's Alpha coefficient of 0.647 and the Technological Influence Questionnaire (adapted) with an Alpha coefficient of 0.777. Conclusions: the scales are easy to apply and reveal reliable psychometric properties, an additional quality as they permit generalized studies on a theme as important as the impact of technological influence in health care.

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Published

2016-01-01

Issue

Vol. 24 (2016)

Section

Original Articles

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The technological influence on health professionals’ care: translation and adaptation of scales . (2016). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 24, e2681-. https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.0990.2681