Validation of the self-assessment Scale of Autonomy Promotion in Older Adults (EAPAI) by nurses

Lima, Andreia Maria Novo; Martins, Maria Manuela; Ferreira, Salomé; Schoeller, Soraia; Sampaio, Francisco; Neves, H.L.; Parola, Vítor

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Lima, Andreia Maria Novo

Martins, Maria Manuela

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Background: The promotion of older adults’ autonomy is particularly relevant in nursing care. However, no instruments were found in the literature that allowed the self-assessment of autonomy promotion in older adults. Objective: To evaluate the psychometric properties of a self-assessment scale of autonomy promotion in older adults. Methodology: This is a methodological study that included the assessment of the scale’s psychometric properties, using a sample of 360 nurses. The scale’s reliability was assessed through internal consistency and construct validity using an exploratory factor analysis (varimax rotation). Results: The total internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha) was 0.983, ranging from 0.955 to 0.990 across the six factors identified. Conclusion: The scale presents good psychometric properties and consists of an instrument for nurses to self-assess autonomy promotion in older adults. This instrument can potentially increase nurses’ awareness in this area.