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Good nurse characteristics tool: development and psychometric testing Cover

Good nurse characteristics tool: development and psychometric testing

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|Mar 2025

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Figure 1.

Scree plot.
Scree plot.

Questionnaire items rotation matrix_

No.ItemsFactors
123456
1Pay attention to the mental needs of patients.0.724
2In providing care, pay attention to the cultural values of the patients.0.717
3During nursing care, be cautious about the safety of patients.0.645
4Be in contact with patients.0.637
5To be responsible for caring for patients.0.596
6Pay attention to the anxiousness of the patients and calm them down.0.595
7Focus on meeting the needs of patients.0.594
8Provide a comfortable space to talk about patients’ concerns.0.580
9Respect privacy with patients.0.577
10Listen carefully to patients.0.571
11Patiently take care of patients.0.560
12Have good interpersonal communication.0.545
13Take pride in helping others.0.518
14Take care of patients’ needs punctually.0.508
15Perform nursing actions correctly.0.486
16Treat patients and their families appropriately. 0.697
17Be polite in dealing with patients. 0.661
18Understand the patients’ conditions. 0.608
19In providing care advocate patients’ rights. 0.600
20Take the necessary care to improve the comfort of patients. 0.584
21Support patients during hospitalization. 0.567
22Be kind to patients and their families. 0.565
23Consult patients about the treatment process. 0.544
24Be polite and gentle in dealing with patients. 0.537
25Answer the questions of patients and their families honestly. 0.520
26Have work conscience in providing care. 0.791
27Talk to patients in a clear and comprehensive way. 0.652
28Be honest in her profession. 0.626
29Do not neglect on providing patient care. 0.609
30Guide patients and their families when necessary. 0.600
31Treat patients as equal as possible. 0.555
32If necessary, call the doctor about the change in the patient’s condition. 0.552
33Take required care in a punctual manner. 0.521
34Prevent the patient from harm during the care. 0.713
35In emergency situations, react quickly and appropriately. 0.582
36Be cautious about sexism in the patients’ care. 0.484
37Be cautious about discrimination in the patients’ care. 0.692
38Be compassionate toward patients and their families. 0.514
39Be polite. 0.555
40Be confidant and keep patients’ medical history. 0.325

Total variance_

ComponentInitial eigenvaluesExtraction sums of squared loadingsRotation sums of squared loadings
TotalPercentage of variance (%)Cumulative (%)TotalPercentage of variance (%)Cumulative (%)TotalPercentage of variance (%)Cumulative (%)
118.38545.96345.96318.38545.96345.9637.61419.03519.035
22.0695.17351.1362.0695.17351.1366.15815.39634.431
31.5323.83154.9671.5323.83154.9674.87312.18346.614
41.3603.40158.3681.3603.40158.3682.8317.07753.691
51.2013.00361.3711.2013.00361.3712.3625.90459.595
61.0482.62163.9911.0482.62163.9911.7584.39663.991
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fon-2025-0007 | Journal eISSN: 2544-8994 | Journal ISSN: 2097-5368
Language: English
Page range: 57 - 65
Submitted on: Apr 19, 2023
Accepted on: Mar 22, 2024
Published on: Mar 14, 2025
Published by: Shanxi Medical Periodical Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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