Publications by authors named "Belal Hijji"
Item analysis is important in examining the quality of items. The main aims of this sub-study were to assess and improve the psychometric properties of the modified version of the Routine Blood Transfusion Knowledge Questionnaire (RBTKQ-2) and produce an optimized version (RBTKQ-O) of it. Statistical item analysis was performed on the RBTKQ-2 after completion by 305 nurses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: In many middle eastern universities, English is the medium of instruction and testing. As nurse educators construct multiple choice questions (MCQs), it is essential that items are developed to be valid and reliable to assess student learning.
Method: This study examined the structure of 98 MCQs included in nursing examinations at three middle eastern universities using a checklist composed of 22 literature-based principles.
Aims And Objectives: To measure nurses' knowledge of blood transfusion in the United Arab Emirates.
Background: Blood transfusion is a fundamental aspect of nursing practice and nurses' knowledge of it is essential for safe practice. Yet little is known about their blood transfusion practice and the knowledge that underpins it.
Aims: The aim of this study was to document nurses' practice of red blood cells transfusion.
Background: In the United Arab Emirates hospitals, nurses are responsible for the administration of blood transfusions. The safety and effectiveness of the transfusion process is dependent, among others, on the knowledge and skills of nurses who perform the procedure.