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Compliance with Standard Precautions among Clinical Nurses: Validity and Reliability of the Italian Version of the Compliance with Standard Precautions Scale (CSPS-It)

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  • Daniele Donati

    (Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, Tor Vergata University of Rome, 00133 Rome, Italy)

  • Valentina Biagioli

    (Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, Tor Vergata University of Rome, 00133 Rome, Italy)

  • Claudia Cianfrocca

    (Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, Tor Vergata University of Rome, 00133 Rome, Italy)

  • Maria Grazia De Marinis

    (Research Unit Nursing Science, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy)

  • Daniela Tartaglini

    (Research Unit Nursing Science, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, 00128 Rome, Italy)

Abstract

Background: The compliance with Standard Precautions (SPs) guidelines, as a primary strategy for the prevention of healthcare associated infections, is still suboptimal among healthcare providers. However, no instrument measuring nurses’ compliance with SPs is available in Italian. This study aims to assess the validity and reliability of the Compliance with Standard Precaution Scale–Italian version (CSPS-It) among clinical nurses. Methods: The study consisted of two phases: (1) translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the CSPS; (2) validity and reliability evaluation of the CSPS-It. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and hypothesis testing were performed to evaluate the construct validity. Cronbach’s alpha, intra-class correlation coefficient of test-retest scores, and item-total correlations were computed to establish reliability. Results: The CSPS-It showed a sound validity and reliability. The unidimensional model tested at CFA yielded acceptable fit indices. The hypothesis testing supported better nurses’ compliance based on participation in at least one training course on SPs. Conclusions: The CSPS-It is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring the compliance with SPs among clinical nurses. This version will allow for the conduction of further studies in favor of progress in this specific field of research. Managers should pay greater attention in monitoring compliance with SPs among clinical nurses.

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  • Daniele Donati & Valentina Biagioli & Claudia Cianfrocca & Maria Grazia De Marinis & Daniela Tartaglini, 2019. "Compliance with Standard Precautions among Clinical Nurses: Validity and Reliability of the Italian Version of the Compliance with Standard Precautions Scale (CSPS-It)," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(1), pages 1-13, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:1:p:121-:d:194974
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    1. Ji-Hye Lim & Jung-Won Ahn & Youn-Jung Son, 2019. "Association between Hospital Nurses’ Perception of Patient Safety Management and Standard Precaution Adherence: A Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(23), pages 1-12, November.
    2. Moe Moe Thandar & Md. Obaidur Rahman & Rei Haruyama & Sadatoshi Matsuoka & Sumiyo Okawa & Jun Moriyama & Yuta Yokobori & Chieko Matsubara & Mari Nagai & Erika Ota & Toshiaki Baba, 2022. "Effectiveness of Infection Control Teams in Reducing Healthcare-Associated Infections: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(24), pages 1-17, December.
    3. Eliza Lai-Yi Wong & Kin-Fai Ho & Dong Dong & Annie Wai-Ling Cheung & Peter Sen-Yung Yau & Emily Ying-Yang Chan & Eng-Kiong Yeoh & Wai-Tong Chien & Frank Youhua Chen & Simon Poon & Qingpeng Zhang & Sam, 2021. "Compliance with Standard Precautions and Its Relationship with Views on Infection Control and Prevention Policy among Healthcare Workers during COVID-19 Pandemic," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(7), pages 1-11, March.
    4. Eunyoung Kim & Sang Suk Kim & Sunghee Kim, 2020. "Effects of Infection Control Education for Nursing Students Using Standardized Patients vs. Peer Role-Play," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(1), pages 1-14, December.

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