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Developing a Self-evaluation Scale for Roles of a Public Health Nurse as a Clinical Instructor in Japanese Context

Bulletin of health sciences Kobe

28

1-13

Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe University

2012

2013-04-16

Aims: It is important for public health nurses (PHNs) to evaluate their roles as a clinical educator. This study aimed to develop a scale that would self-evaluate the roles of a public health nurse as a clinical instructor in a population-based practicum. Validity and reliability of this scale were also assessed. Methods: Based on findings obtained from surveys of nursing students, interviews with clinical instructors, and a literature review, a 51-item draft scale was created. Anonymous self-administered questionnaires originally in Japanese were mailed to PHNs (n=1,467) experienced as a clinical instructor working in 281 local health agencies across Japan. Results: A total of 760 valid surveys (51.8% of the original) were analyzed. Exploratory factor analysis identified six factors among 34 items: sharing professional values, beliefs, and skills with students; organizing students’ clinical experience; promoting students’ confidence and motivation for learning; creating a learning environment for students; good relationships with students; and role preparation for clinical teaching. The scale had a Cronbach’s coefficient alpha of .96, and was significantly correlated both public health nurse competencies and professional identity. Conclusions: This scale confirmed its usefulness in Japanese clinical education. It should also improve the clinical learning environment for students.

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