Conceptualization, Operationalization, and Measurement

Wynn, Colleen E.

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“…[64][65][66] Conceptualizations of EBP vary across primary studies which compounds the confusion regarding what EBP really 'is' and consequently, what is important to measure. 52 This variability in definitions across primary studies has an impact at two levels: first, it results in discrepancies at the construct level whereby the conceptualization of EBP may or may not include certain constructs (e.g., skills for critical appraisal, adherence to guidelines, the full five-step EBP process). Second, there are differences in the inclusion and level of detail of items assessing the same construct, a feature referred to as 'homonymy' 67 where different items are included in measures said to represent the same construct.…”

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Challenges and future directions in the measurement of evidence‐based practice: Qualitative analysis of umbrella review findings

Roberge‐Dao

Maggio

Zaccagnini

et al. 2022

Evaluation Clinical Practice

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Rationale, Aims and Objectives An important aspect of scholarly discussions about evidence‐based practice (EBP) is how EBP is measured. Given the conceptual and empirical developments in the study of EBP over the last 3 decades, there is a need to better understand how to best measure EBP in educational and clinical contexts. The aim of this study was to identify and describe the main challenges, recommendations for practice, and areas of future research in the measurement of EBP across the health professions as reported by systematic reviews (SRs). Methods We conducted a secondary analysis of qualitative data obtained in the context of a previously published umbrella review that aimed to compare SRs on EBP measures. Two reviewers independently extracted excerpts from the results and discussion/conclusion sections of the 10 included SRs that aligned with the three research aims. An iterative six‐phase reflexive thematic analysis according to Braun and Clarke was conducted. Results Our thematic analysis produced five themes describing the main challenges associated with measuring EBP, four themes outlining main recommendations for practice, and four themes representing areas of future research. Challenges include limited psychometric testing and validity evidence for existing EBP measures; limitations with the self‐report format; lack of construct clarity of EBP measures; inability to capture the complexity of the EBP process and outcomes; and the context‐specific nature of EBP measures. Reported recommendations for practice include acknowledging the multidimensionality of EBP; adapting EBP measures to the context and re‐examining the validity argument; and considering the feasibility and acceptability of measures. Areas of future research included the development of comprehensive, multidimensional EBP measures and the need for expert consensus on the operationalization of EBP. Conclusions This study suggests that existing measures may be insufficient in capturing the multidimensional, contextual and dynamic nature of EBP. There is a need for a clear operationalization of EBP and an improved understanding and application of validity theory.

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Challenges and future directions in the measurement of evidence‐based practice: Qualitative analysis of umbrella review findings

Roberge‐Dao

Maggio

Zaccagnini

et al. 2022

Evaluation Clinical Practice

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The Moral Distress Instrument (MDI): Development, Validation and Associations with Burnout among Finnish Social Workers

Mänttäri-van der Kuip,

Brend,

Herttalampi

2024

Ethics and Social Welfare

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On the Concept of Transparency: A Systematic Literature Review

2022

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Over a decade since transparency was introduced as a first-class concept in computing, transparency is still an emerging concept that is quite poorly understood. Also, despite existing research contributions, transparency is yet to be incorporated into the software engineering practice, and the promise it holds remains unfulfilled. Although there is evidence of increasing stakeholders' demand for software and process transparency, the realization of such demand is yet to be fully witnessed within the software engineering practice. There is a need to uncover transparency and how it has so far been conceptualized, operationalized, and challenges faced. We applied a systematic literature review method in search of articles published between January 2006 and March 2022. This study reports a systematic review of the explicit conceptualization and application of transparency in 18 articles out of a total of 162 selected for review. Our study found that transparency remains an under-researched non-functional quality requirement concept, especially as it impacts information and software systems development. Of the 18 articles reviewed, only three studies representing 16.67% conceptualized transparency in software development and focused on the transparency of software artifacts. The remaining 83.33% of studies conceptualized transparency in information systems, focusing on general information and fully functional information systems. Transparency is yet to be fully explored from a theoretical gathering point of view and as a non-functional indicator of software quality hence its slow adoption and incorporation into mainstream software practice. Apart from providing a catalog of transparency factors that stakeholders can use to evaluate transparency achievement, the paper proposed a roadmap to enhance transparency implementation and also provides future research directions.

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Conceptualization, Operationalization, and Measurement

Cited by 4 publications

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Challenges and future directions in the measurement of evidence‐based practice: Qualitative analysis of umbrella review findings

Challenges and future directions in the measurement of evidence‐based practice: Qualitative analysis of umbrella review findings

The Moral Distress Instrument (MDI): Development, Validation and Associations with Burnout among Finnish Social Workers

On the Concept of Transparency: A Systematic Literature Review

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