Background: Measuring missed nursing care in clinical settings may serve as an important indicator for improving patient safety and nursing staff retention. Internationally, several tools exist, with the MISSCARE Survey being the most frequently used and validated; however, no tools are available in the Danish language.
Aim: This study aimed at translating the MISSCARE Survey from US English to Danish and evaluate its psychometric properties.
Methods: The translation followed the recommended method, that is forward-and-backward translation, involving clinical experts and a professional, native English-speaking translator. The final version was approved by the survey's original developer. Face validity was tested among 10 nurses and 1 practical nurse. Nursing staff from 34 selected departments at Aarhus University Hospital's (n = 1241) were invited to participate in a pilot test in November 2020. The survey consisted of a demographic section, a section of 'nursing elements' (Part A) and section of 'reasons' (Part B). Acceptability was assessed on Part A and B. Reliability was tested by Cronbach's alpha, and psychometric properties were investigated using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (Part B).
Results: The face-validity test resulted in minor contextual changes and the addition of a 'not applicable' response option in Part A. The pilot test had a 42.6% response rate (n = 529). Acceptability was good, with 1-10 missing responses per item in Part A and 0-20 missing responses in Part B. The numbers of 'not applicable' responses ranged from 0 to 81. The overall Cronbach's alpha was 0.81. Factor-loading ranges were 0.62-0.48 for 'communication', 0.79-0.39 for 'materials and resources', and 0.50-0.35 for 'labour', suggesting an acceptable fit with the theoretical model.
Conclusion: The MISSCARE Survey was successfully translated into Danish. The psychometric properties confirmed the questionnaire as a valid and reliable tool for measuring missed nursing care in Danish hospital settings.
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