Instrument development and validation: Assessment of self efficacy for mobilization

Abstract

Objective

This study was aimed at developing and testing an instrument that can be used to evaluate self-efficacy for mobilization.

Method

Phase 1 was a qualitative study carried out through interviews. Phase 2 involved determining the content validity and testing the instrument legibility. Phase 3 involved ascertaining construct validity through a first order confirmatory factor analysis.

Results

In phase 1, seven themes were identified and used as bases for establishing the indicators of each self-efficacy dimension. In phase 2, a content validity 0.75–1 was obtained. In phase 3, valid items that measure the level, strength, and generality dimensions have four, six, and seven items, respectively.

Conclusion

The end product of the study was a concise and valid instrument that measures the self-efficacy of the patient for mobilization during hospitalization.