Validation of the Self-Assessment Scale of Autonomy Promotion in Older Adults (EAPAI) by nurses [Validação da Escala de Autoavaliação da Promoção da Autonomia dos Idosos (EAPAI) por parte dos enfermeiros] [Validación de la Escala de Autoevaluación para la Promoción de la Autonomía del Adulto Mayor (EAPAI) por los enfermeros]

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2021

Authors

Lima, AMN (Author) Other; Martins, MMFDS (Author) Other; Ferreira, MSM (Author) ICBAS; Schoeller, SD (Author) Other; Sampaio, F (Author) Other; Neves, H (Author) Other; Parola, V (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Revista de Enfermagem Referência

Vol. 2021

ISSN: 0874-0283

Publisher: Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00V-XCC

DOI: 10.12707/rv21003

Abstract (EN): Background: The promotion of older adults¿ autonomy is particularly relevant in nursing care. However, no instruments were found in the literature that allowed the self-assessment of autonomy promotion in older adults. Objective: To evaluate the psychometric properties of a self-assessment scale of autonomy promotion in older adults. Methodology: This is a methodological study that included the assessment of the scale¿s psychometric properties, using a sample of 360 nurses. The scale¿s reliability was assessed through internal consistency and construct validity using an exploratory factor analysis (varimax rotation). Results: The total internal consistency (Cronbach¿s alpha) was 0.983, ranging from 0.955 to 0.990 across the six factors identified. Conclusion: The scale presents good psychometric properties and consists of an instrument for nurses to self-assess autonomy promotion in older adults. This instrument can potentially increase nurses¿ awareness in this area. © 2021, Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra. All rights reserved.

Language: Portuguese

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific