J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2023 Aug;30(3):382-390. 10.7739/jkafn.2023.30.3.382.

Validation of the Electronic Compassion Competence Scale: Paper-and-Pencil versus Web-Based Questionnaires

Affiliations
  • 1Associate Professor, College of Nursing ․ Research Institute of Nursing Science, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea
  • 2Associate Professor, College of Nursing ․ Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea
  • 3Assistant Professor, College of Nursing ․ Research Institute of Nursing Science, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Korea

Abstract

Purpose
This study aimed to determine the validity and reliability of the electronic Compassion Competence Scale (e-CCS).
Methods
A cross-sectional, randomized, two-period crossover design was used. Nursing students from four South Korean universities were surveyed between June 2017 and April 2018. The participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups-paper/paper, electronic/electronic, and paper/electronic or electronic/paper-and a test-retest procedure was implemented. The reliability and validity of the e-CCS were evaluated using linear weighted kappa coefficients and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs). Internal consistency reliability was verified using linear weighted kappa coefficients and ICCs. Pearson’s correlation coefficients between the initial test and retest scores were all statistically significant.
Results
The newly developed e-CCS was found to have good reliability and validity. We suggest that future research should increase sample heterogeneity by recruiting diverse age groups, nurses working in different nursing fields, and students from multiple colleges.
Conclusion
This electronic instrument will help determine the differences in the level of compassion competence and devise interventions to improve compassion competence in nurses and nursing students. Further studies on enhancing compassion competence among nurses and nursing students may rely on the use of this electronic format.

Keyword

Cultural competency; Empathy; Nursing; Professional competence; Social validity; Research
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