2023 Volume 43 Pages 143-153
Objective: To develop a work environment measurement scale for visiting nurses.
Methods: An Internet survey or a mailed questionnaire survey about the scale was distributed to 2,500 visiting nurses nationwide, and the reliability and validity of the scale were examined.
Results: Responses were obtained from 276 respondents (response rate: 11.4%) and were included in the analysis. From the analysis results, 35 items from 5 factors (flexibility and adequacy of resources, leadership of managers, educational and career support for nursing quality, multidisciplinary collaboration, and support system for nursing practice) were extracted. The model fit was GFI = 0.811, AGFI = 0.779, CFI = 0.901, and RMSEA = 0.058. Correlation coefficients with external criteria ranged from –0.512 to 0.677. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the overall scale was 0.95, and the intraclass correlation coefficient was greater than 0.8 using the retest method.
Conclusion: Although the model fit was slightly below the criterion (e.g., GFI <0.9), the scale was confirmed to have a certain degree of reliability and validity. The work environment measurement scale can be used as an indicator for visiting nurses to evaluate good work environments.
