Developing a Questionnaire to Measure Physical Exertion in Nursing Students
Author Information
Author(s): Lorenz Eva, Grüne Eva, Popp Johanna, Pfeifer Klaus, Carl Johannes
Primary Institution: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Hypothesis
The study aims to develop a questionnaire to assess perceived physical exertion in nursing students during their vocational education.
Conclusion
The developed questionnaire shows good internal consistency and can help identify health-related issues in nursing students.
Supporting Evidence
- The questionnaire development involved three focus groups with nursing students.
- Factor analysis revealed three main factors related to physical exertion.
- Internal consistency of the questionnaire was high, with Cronbach’s α values ranging from 0.809 to 0.967.
Takeaway
This study created a new tool to help nursing students understand how much physical effort their training requires, which can help improve their health.
Methodology
The study used focus group interviews to develop a questionnaire and analyzed data from 237 nursing students to explore its factor structure and internal consistency.
Potential Biases
Potential for recall bias and social desirability affecting responses.
Limitations
The questionnaire is self-reported, which may introduce recall bias and social desirability effects.
Participant Demographics
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Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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