Professional Nursing Communication Competence: Theoretical procedures for instrument development and pilot test.

Aims: To describe the theoretical procedures for the development of the Professional Nursing Communication Competence instrument, determine the content validity and describe the pilot test application.

Background: Measuring instruments must be developed in accordance with the context and communication process by adopting theoretical procedures based on competence structures to support quality patient-centred care and nursing management.

Methods: A methodological study was employed.