Student Self-Efficacy in Pediatrics: Evaluation and Modification of the Pediatric Communication and Handling Self-Efficacy Scale.
Pediatr Phys Ther 2022;
34:382-389. [PMID:
35616488 DOI:
10.1097/pep.0000000000000919]
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Abstract
PURPOSE
Our purpose was to examine the reliability and validity of the Pediatric Communication and Handling Self-Efficacy Scale (PCHSES) and develop a shorter, modified PCHSES.
METHODS
With 92 students, the reliability of the PCHSES was assessed by determining the internal consistency of each construct (Communication; Patient Handling). Construct validity, responsiveness, and convergent validity were assessed to determine the validity.
RESULTS
Internal consistency was high for the Communication and Patient Handling constructs. Construct validity analysis produced 2 factors that explained 93% of the variance and a modified PCHSES that explained 96% of the variance in students' PCHSES scores. There were significant changes with large effect sizes over time for the Communication and the Patient Handling constructs. There were no-to-small relationships between PCHSES scores and clinical performance ratings.
CONCLUSIONS
The PCHSES and modified PCHSES are reliable and valid instruments to assess students' self-efficacy with the pediatric population. What this adds to the evidence: The PCHSES or modified PCHSES should be used to assess students' self-efficacy and facilitate education research.
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