Turkish Version of the Acute Stroke Management Questionnaire
Author Information
Author(s): Öznur Adadıoğlu, Bilgehan Atılgan Acar, Türkan Acar
Primary Institution: Sakarya University
Hypothesis
The study aims to test the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Acute Stroke Management Questionnaire (ASMaQ).
Conclusion
The ASMaQ is a valid and reliable tool for assessing acute stroke management awareness among healthcare professionals in Turkey.
Supporting Evidence
- The Content Validity Index (CVI) of the ASMaQ was found to be 0.91.
- The ASMaQ exhibited strong internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.96.
- Exploratory factor analysis confirmed the 3-factor structure of the ASMaQ.
Takeaway
This study created a questionnaire to help doctors and nurses in Turkey understand how to manage strokes better.
Methodology
The study used exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis to assess the validity and reliability of the ASMaQ.
Potential Biases
Self-reporting may introduce bias in the responses of participants.
Limitations
The study was limited to healthcare professionals in one hospital and relied on self-reported data.
Participant Demographics
58% female, included specialist doctors, residents, nurses, health officers, and midwives, with a mean age of 32.58 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.00000
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website