A psychometric analysis of the Caring Assessment Tool version V.

Jenny Sim Samuel LapkinJoanne JoyceRob GordonConrad KobelRitin Fernandez

Published in: Nursing open (2019)

Item analysis of surveys from 476 participants showed high levels of perceived caring behaviours and actions. Exploratory factor analysis revealed a two-factor structure consisting of: Nurse-patient communication; and Feeling cared for. The CAT-V is a reliable and valid instrument for measuring patients' perceptions of the attitudes and actions of nurses in Australia.

Keyphrases

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