Feedback on Teachers' Communicative Skills in Nursing Education: Instrument Construction and Validation

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https://doi.org/10.36489/nursing.2025v29i319p10385-10391

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Validation Study, Feedback, Communication, Learning, Nursing

Abstract

Objective: To construct and validate an instrument to assess feedback on nursing professors' communication skills based on students' perceptions. Method: A methodological study conducted in 8 stages, at two public higher education institutions. The construction was based on theoretical frameworks of communication and the importance of teaching staff's communication skills, culminating in a Likert scale with 24 statements. Content validation was carried out, construct validity was assessed through exploratory factor analysis, and reliability was verified using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Results: The Cronbach's alpha value was 0.97. Content validation demonstrated objectivity and precision (90%), credibility, clarity, and relevance (81%). After adjustments, the instrument was applied to 10 students in the pre-test phase. The factor analysis (n=162) organized the instrument into four domains and 22 statements. Conclusion: The instrument is valid and reliable and can be used to assess feedback on communication skills.

Author Biographies

Maria Júlia Paes da Silva, Universidade de São Paulo

Professora Titular. Universidade de São Paulo, USP, Escola de Enfermagem, Departamento de Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica. São Paulo.

José Eduardo Corrente , Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho

Professor Associado. Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho", UNESP, Instituto de Biociências, Departamento de Bioestatística. Botucatu, (SP).

Thiago Silva Domingos , Universidade Federal de São Paulo

Professor Adjunto. Doutor em Enfermagem. Universidade Federal de São Paulo, UNIFESP, Departamento de Enfermagem. São Paulo, (SP).

Wilza Carla Spiri, Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho

Professora Associada. Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho", UNESP, Departamento de Enfermagem, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu. Botucatu, (SP).

Eliana Mara Braga, Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho

Professora Associada. Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho", UNESP, Departamento de Enfermagem, Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu. Botucatu, (SP).

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2025-02-12

How to Cite

Oliveira, K. R. E. de, Silva, M. J. P. da, Corrente , J. E., Domingos , T. S., Spiri, W. C., & Braga, E. M. (2025). Feedback on Teachers’ Communicative Skills in Nursing Education: Instrument Construction and Validation. Nursing Edição Brasileira, 29(319), 10385–10391. https://doi.org/10.36489/nursing.2025v29i319p10385-10391

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