Psychometric properties of the Norwegian Safety Attitudes Questionnaire
Author Information
Author(s): Deilkås Ellen T, Hofoss Dag
Primary Institution: Akershus University Hospital
Hypothesis
The Norwegian translation of the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ) will show satisfactory psychometric properties.
Conclusion
The Norwegian translation of the SAQ demonstrated satisfactory internal psychometric properties, but further validation is needed.
Supporting Evidence
- The response rate was 68%, indicating good acceptability of the questionnaire.
- Cronbach's alphas for the factors ranged from 0.68 to 0.85, showing acceptable reliability.
- Confirmatory factor analysis indicated reasonable model fit for the factor structure.
- External validity indicators correlated with patient outcomes, suggesting preliminary validation.
Takeaway
This study checked if a questionnaire about safety in hospitals works well in Norwegian. It found that it does, but more tests are needed to be sure.
Methodology
The SAQ was translated into Norwegian and tested in 47 clinical units with 1911 frontline staff, using various statistical analyses to assess reliability and validity.
Limitations
The study was conducted in only one hospital, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 1911 frontline staff from various clinical units in a Norwegian university hospital.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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