“Basic Resuscitation Skills Self-Efficacy Scale”: Turkish Translation and Psychometric Testing

Şahin Akboğa Ö.

JOURNAL OF NURSING MEASUREMENT, vol.1, no.1, pp.150-170, 2024 (ESCI)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 1 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2024
  • Doi Number: 10.1891/jnm.2024-0030
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF NURSING MEASUREMENT
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, ASSIA, CINAHL, MEDLINE, Psycinfo
  • Page Numbers: pp.150-170
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and Purpose: Self-efficacy level is an important factor in gaining basic life support skills. This study aimed to test the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of “Basic Resuscitation Skills Self-Efficacy Scale (BRS-SES)” which measures the confidence levels of nursing students. Methods: The data of this methodological study were collected from 387 nursing students. in the central region of Turkey. Results: A two-dimensional factor structure and 18 items were included in the analysis. Intraclass fit indices were calculated as χ2/df = 3.431, RMSEA = 0.079 and CFI = 0.957. Conclusion: The study showed that the Turkish version of BRS-SES is a valid and reliable assessment instrument for measuring self-efficacy levels of nursing students in basic life support skills.