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Parental Perception Of Child Weight: A Concept Analysis, Nicole Mareno Dec 2013

Parental Perception Of Child Weight: A Concept Analysis, Nicole Mareno

Nicole Mareno

Aim
This article is a report of an analysis of the concept of parental perception of child weight.

Background
Perception is commonly studied, but lacks a strong conceptual definition. Concept analysis is important in providing a conceptual definition of parental perception of child weight.

Design
Rodgers's evolutionary view of concept analysis guided this enquiry.

Data sources
A search of multiple nursing and social sciences databases was undertaken, including CINAHL, Academic Search Complete, Science Direct, ProQuest, PsychINFO, Medline and SocINDEX.

Review methods
Data from 2000–2012 related to the concept of interest were reviewed. Fifty-eight articles meeting the inclusion criteria were included. …


Psychometric Properties Of The Clinical Decision-Making Self-Confidence Scale, Patricia Hart, Leeanna Spiva, Nicole Mareno Dec 2013

Psychometric Properties Of The Clinical Decision-Making Self-Confidence Scale, Patricia Hart, Leeanna Spiva, Nicole Mareno

Nicole Mareno

Background and Purpose: Nurses' self-confidence in handling acute patient deterioration events may influence decision-making capabilities and implementation of lifesaving interventions during such events. The study purpose is to provide further psychometric testing of the Clinical Decision-Making Self-Confidence Scale (CDMSCS). 

Methods: The psychometric properties and factor structure of the CDMSCS was examined. Results: A two-factor solution was discovered for the CDMSCS. Construct validity was further supported by statistically significant differences between registered nurses and nursing students' self-confidence level in handling deterioration events. Cronbach's alpha coefficients were acceptable for the subscales and instrument. 

Conclusion: The CDMSCS is a valid and reliable instrument. …