Development of the Workplace Work Environment Ergonomics Scale for Nurses

Abstract

This study aims to develop and validate the Workplace Work Environment Ergonomics Scale (WWEES) for nurses. A comprehensive literature review was performed to create an initial pool of 40 items, which was then refined based on expert opinions. A draft scale of 32 items was formed and subjected to a pilot study with 40 nurses. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was conducted on a larger sample (n = 389) to determine the scale's construct validity, resulting in a final 28-item scale. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was then performed on a second sample (n = 329) to verify the sub-dimensions revealed by EFA. The data were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS software. The final version of the Workplace Work Environment Ergonomics Scale for Nurses was found to be valid and reliable, with high internal consistency and acceptable model fit indices. The scale can be used to assess nurses' work environments from an ergonomic perspective, potentially informing interventions to enhance workplace conditions and prevent health-related issues in the nursing profession.