Lima, Andreia Maria NovoMartins, Maria ManuelaFerreira, SaloméSchoeller, SoraiaSampaio, FranciscoNeves, H.L.Parola, Vítor2022-01-042022-01-042021-122182-2883http://hdl.handle.net/10284/10554Background: 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.engOld age assistanceNursing carePersonal autonomyHealth promotionValidation studyWeights and measuresjournal article10.12707/RV21003