Development of self-assessment scale of Public health nursing Art to enhance “Strength of Community” (PASC)

Abstract Background In recent years, health needs have become more complex and serious in Japan, and technologies that enhance local strengths to solve problems are essential. It is essential to develop a learning programme for public health nurses to acquire public health nursing skills that enhanc...

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Main Authors: Miho Tanaka, Reiko Okamoto, Keiko Koide, Misaki Kiya
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-02739-0
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Keiko Koide
Misaki Kiya
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description Abstract Background In recent years, health needs have become more complex and serious in Japan, and technologies that enhance local strengths to solve problems are essential. It is essential to develop a learning programme for public health nurses to acquire public health nursing skills that enhance community strengths and a self-assessment scale for achievement. Aim This study developed a self-assessment scale for the Public Health Nursing Art to Enhance “Strength of Community” (PASC). Design This study was designed as confirmatory. Methods A draft of the scale was developed using the framework of Public Health Nursing Art to Enhance “Strength of Community,” and a self-administered questionnaire was mailed to full-time public health nurses working at 1245 sites, including the government offices of the prefectures and ordinance-designated cities/designated mid-level cities across Japan. Subsequently, item, confirmatory factor, and correlation analyses were conducted to verify the scale’s reliability and validity. Findings Content, construct, and criterion-related validities and reliability were confirmed. Conclusions This scale can measure public health nursing art to enhance public health nurses’ “strength of community.” Furthermore, reflecting on their daily activities will improve public health nurses’ skills, contributing to the community's optimal health outcomes. Clinical evidence This study developed a self-assessment scale of Public Health Nursing Art to enhance “Strength of Community.” Regarding reliability, no significant bias in the data distribution or correlations was observed and confirmed internal consistency. Regarding construct validity, the GFI, AGFI, and CFI were considered statistically acceptable.
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spelling doaj-art-d761a07f98854c6fbcf79ed4a58e27412025-02-09T12:27:37ZengBMCBMC Nursing1472-69552025-02-012411910.1186/s12912-025-02739-0Development of self-assessment scale of Public health nursing Art to enhance “Strength of Community” (PASC)Miho Tanaka0Reiko Okamoto1Keiko Koide2Misaki Kiya3Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Division of Health SciencesOsaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Division of Health SciencesOsaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Division of Health SciencesOsaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Division of Health SciencesAbstract Background In recent years, health needs have become more complex and serious in Japan, and technologies that enhance local strengths to solve problems are essential. It is essential to develop a learning programme for public health nurses to acquire public health nursing skills that enhance community strengths and a self-assessment scale for achievement. Aim This study developed a self-assessment scale for the Public Health Nursing Art to Enhance “Strength of Community” (PASC). Design This study was designed as confirmatory. Methods A draft of the scale was developed using the framework of Public Health Nursing Art to Enhance “Strength of Community,” and a self-administered questionnaire was mailed to full-time public health nurses working at 1245 sites, including the government offices of the prefectures and ordinance-designated cities/designated mid-level cities across Japan. Subsequently, item, confirmatory factor, and correlation analyses were conducted to verify the scale’s reliability and validity. Findings Content, construct, and criterion-related validities and reliability were confirmed. Conclusions This scale can measure public health nursing art to enhance public health nurses’ “strength of community.” Furthermore, reflecting on their daily activities will improve public health nurses’ skills, contributing to the community's optimal health outcomes. Clinical evidence This study developed a self-assessment scale of Public Health Nursing Art to enhance “Strength of Community.” Regarding reliability, no significant bias in the data distribution or correlations was observed and confirmed internal consistency. Regarding construct validity, the GFI, AGFI, and CFI were considered statistically acceptable.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-02739-0MeasurementPublic healthAdvanced nursing practice
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BMC Nursing
Measurement
Public health
Advanced nursing practice
title Development of self-assessment scale of Public health nursing Art to enhance “Strength of Community” (PASC)
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title_full_unstemmed Development of self-assessment scale of Public health nursing Art to enhance “Strength of Community” (PASC)
title_short Development of self-assessment scale of Public health nursing Art to enhance “Strength of Community” (PASC)
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topic Measurement
Public health
Advanced nursing practice
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