Development and Psychometric Properties of Managerial Competence Scale for First-Line Nurse Managers in Indonesia. (May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gunawan, Joko; Aungsuroch, Yupin; Fisher, Mary L.; McDaniel, Anna M.
• Is Part Of: SAGE open nursing. Volume 5(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-05
• Subjects: instrument development -- managerial competence -- first-line nurse managers -- Indonesia; Nursing -- Periodicals; 610.7305
• DOI: 10.1177/2377960819831468
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2377-9608

Abstract

This study aimed to develop and psychometrically test the managerial competence scale for first-line nurse managers (FLNMs) in Indonesia. The scale was based on items derived from an integrative review and interviews with experts. A total of 300 FLNMs from 16 public hospitals were randomly selected for this test of psychometric properties. A principal component analysis generated seven dimensions with 43 items as a final scale, with overall Cronbach's α of .95 while the dimensions' Cronbach's α ranged from .71 to .90. The findings demonstrate that the scale is valid and reliable as a vehicle for assessment of managerial competence of FLNMs.