A novel questionnaire to measure staff perception of end-of-life decision making in the intensive care unit—Development and psychometric testing

Schwarzkopf, Daniel; Westermann, Isabella; Skupin, Helga; Riedemann, Niels C.; Reinhart, Konrad; Pfeifer, Rüdiger; Fritzenwanger, Michael; Günther, Albrecht; Witte, Otto W.; Hartog, Christiane S.

doi:10.1016/j.jcrc.2014.09.015

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“…Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) [ 66 , 67 ] was used to test the combination of items, identifying the best model that explains the intention to use blended learning tools [ 27 ]. The EFA was conducted using the selection criteria of an eigenvalue greater than 1.0 and the factor loadings for each item greater than 0.6 [ 68 , 69 ].…”

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Digital technology adoption scale in the blended learning context in higher education: Development, validation and testing of a specific tool

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2020

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The main aim of the present study was to develop, validate and test an extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) that contributes to the overall understanding of students' intention to use digital tools in a blended learning context of higher education. The external bidimensional factor of familiarity with digital tools, which is not usually explained by the TAM, was included, and evaluated. Following a four-stage scale development technique, a seven-dimensional 25-item survey was developed, which includes two external correlated variables: familiarity with high-tech digital tools and familiarity with traditional digital tools, two mediator variables-computer anxiety, and perceived barriers, and three response variables, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and intention to use. The initial version of the survey was administered on 250 undergraduate students. Next, for another sample of 206 students, latent dimensions of the survey were tested using exploratory factor analysis. The structure of the survey was validated in two other subsequent stages with one sample of 262 responses of undergraduates and one of 310 responses of master's students from two different universities. All students who agreed to participate in research attended blended learning. The validity, reliability and invariance of the instrument were established by psychometric analyses. Collected data indicated that the survey has an adequate multifactorial structure that is reliable and invariant across degree levels. The scale is recommended for use in higher education studies targeting the promotion of blended learning and reduction of negative attitudes of learners toward digital instruments, supporting university professors to select their own efficient way to teach.

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Digital technology adoption scale in the blended learning context in higher education: Development, validation and testing of a specific tool

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2020

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“…By precedent, an alpha of 0.7 is considered acceptable internal consistency and hence internal reliability. 25 Our prior studies formed the basis for the present survey. These surveys have demonstrated acceptable intrarater agreement, internal consistency, and content validity.…”

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“…In order to keep the potential structure of the revised questionnaire to be the same or similar to that of the original questionnaire, so as to conform to the original theoretical framework of the questionnaire, the original seven-factor model found in Schwarzkopf et al (2015) was tested first to see if the results hold for the Chinese sample. We conducted the EFA using a priori criterion with the whole sample ( N = 604).…”

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“…Multiple dimensions can be measured by few scales ( Hansen, Goodell, DeHaven, & Smith, 2009 ; Kinoshita & Miyashita, 2011 ), which can provide some psychometric characteristics; however, these scales focus on hospice care provided by nurses with minimal involvement in EOL decision making or communication. Daniel Schwarzkopf developed the End-of-Life Decision-Making and Staff Stress (EIDECS) questionnaire for effective EOL decision making and communication ( Schwarzkopf et al, 2015 ). A theory-driven approach, which is based on expert opinion on EOL decision making and communication ( Nelson et al, 2011 ) and also theories from the field of work psychology ( Frese & Zapf, 1994 ), was used to select the domains.…”

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Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the End-of-Life Decision-Making and Staff Stress Questionnaire

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International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology

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Background/objective The goal of this study is to establish a Chinese version of the End-of-Life Decision Making and Associated Staff Stress Questionnaire to assess its reliability and validity. Method A sample of 119 Intensive Care Unit physicians and 485 nurses in China completed the questionnaire, along with questionnaires assessing motional exhaustion subscale, Stress Overload Scale, and other variables associated with end-of-life decision. Results Seven factors obtained via exploratory factor analysis could explain 70.61% of the total variance. Conﬁrmatory factor analysis demonstrated an acceptable model fit with Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) being .078 and Standardized Root Mean Square Residual (SRMR) being .066. Validity evidence based on relationships with other variables was provided by positive or negative correlations between the questionnaire subscales and emotional exhaustion, stress overload, and other variables associated with end-of-life decision. The average content validity index was .96. The Cronbach’s α and test–retest reliability was outstanding. Conclusions The Chinese version of the End-of-Life Decision Making and Associated Staff Stress Questionnaire is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring the facilitators and hinders to facilitate the end-of-life decision-making, communication and the associated pressure perceived by relevant Intensive Care Unit medical staff among the Chinese population.

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A novel questionnaire to measure staff perception of end-of-life decision making in the intensive care unit—Development and psychometric testing

Cited by 17 publications

References 38 publications

Digital technology adoption scale in the blended learning context in higher education: Development, validation and testing of a specific tool

Digital technology adoption scale in the blended learning context in higher education: Development, validation and testing of a specific tool

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Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the End-of-Life Decision-Making and Staff Stress Questionnaire

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