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Revista de Enfermagem Referência
Print version ISSN 0874-0283On-line version ISSN 2182-2883
Abstract
LIMA, Andreia Maria Novo et al. Validation of the Self-Assessment Scale of Autonomy Promotion in Older Adults (EAPAI) by nurses. Rev. Enf. Ref. [online]. 2021, vol.serV, n.8, e21003. Epub Feb 18, 2022. ISSN 0874-0283. https://doi.org/10.12707/rv21003.
Background:
The promotion of older adults’ autonomy is particularly relevant in nursing care. However, no instruments were found in the literature that allowed the self-assessment of autonomy promotion in older adults.
Objective:
To evaluate the psychometric properties of a self-assessment scale of autonomy promotion in older adults.
Methodology:
This is a methodological study that included the assessment of the scale’s psychometric properties, using a sample of 360 nurses. The scale’s reliability was assessed through internal consistency and construct validity using an exploratory factor analysis (varimax rotation).
Results:
The total internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha) was 0.983, ranging from 0.955 to 0.990 across the six factors identified.
Conclusion:
The scale presents good psychometric properties and consists of an instrument for nurses to self-assess autonomy promotion in older adults. This instrument can potentially increase nurses’ awareness in this area.
Keywords : old age assistance; nursing care; personal autonomy; health promotion; validation study; weights and measures.