Abstract
Background: Frontline nurse engagement in quality improvement (QI) improves nurse-sensitive outcomes; yet research suggests frontline nurses are not engaging in QI. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop, refine, and psychometrically evaluate the Nursing Quality Improvement in Practice (N-QuIP) tool to measure nurses' competency, engagement, and barriers/facilitators to QI engagement. Methods: Item development was guided by an expert panel and literature review. Factor analysis and reliability indices were assessed through 681 surveys completed by nurses at one medical center. Results: Cronbach α coefficients were 0.97 (Skill Scale) and 0.90 (Attitude Scale). Kuder-Richardson Formula 20 (KR-20) for knowledge was 0.36. Exploratory factor analysis identified 4 (Skill) and 3 (Attitude) subscales respectively, aligning well with QI competencies. Conclusions: Preliminary data suggest that the N-QuIP is a valid and reliable tool for assessing nurse QI competence and engagement. Understanding current knowledge, skills, and attitudes and identified barriers/facilitators can help the development of strategies aimed at increasing QI engagement.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 372-379 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Nursing Care Quality |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1 2020 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- nurse engagement in quality improvement
- nursing
- quality improvement
- quality improvement competencies
- tool development
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Nursing