Translation, cultural adaptation, and psychometric validation of the Persian version of the children's trust in general nurses’ scale

Background: Trust serves as a fundamental element in promoting and maintaining effective communication between nurses and patients. The existing literature on children's trust in nurses is limited, largely due to the absence of validated and reliable measurement instruments.Objectives: This stu...

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Main Authors: Jamalodin Begjani, Armin Zareian, Mohammad Mehdi Rajabi
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Published: Kashan University of Medical Sciences 2025-03-01
Series:Nursing and Midwifery Studies
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Online Access:https://nmsjournal.kaums.ac.ir/article_210198_3dd138abfdfd1f53ec43d1562127fe79.pdf
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description Background: Trust serves as a fundamental element in promoting and maintaining effective communication between nurses and patients. The existing literature on children's trust in nurses is limited, largely due to the absence of validated and reliable measurement instruments.Objectives: This study aimed to translate the Children’s Trust in General Nurses Scale (CTGNS) into Persian and to evaluate its psychometric properties.Methods: This methodological study involved 450 pediatric patients referred to the Children’s Medical Center Hospital from March to June 2024. Participants were selected using convenience sampling. A forward-backward translation process was employed to ensure both linguistic and cultural equivalence. Face validity was assessed qualitatively, while content validity was evaluated through qualitative expert opinions and quantitatively using the content validity index (CVI) and modified kappa statistic. Construct validity was assessed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Additionally, convergent and discriminant validity were examined. Reliability was determined using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), and standard error of measurement (SEM). Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 26, Smart PLS version 3.2.8, and LISREL version 8.8.Results: The scale demonstrated robust psychometric properties, confirming face, content, convergent, and discriminant validity. EFA revealed three factors among the nine items. The CFA supported the model derived from EFA. The scale exhibited adequate internal consistency, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.72. Reliability was further corroborated by an ICC of 0.83.Conclusion: The Persian version of the CTGNS is a valid and reliable tool for assessing children’s trust in nurses.
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spelling doaj-art-176703b50d4a4e0a8c8252ba7e552c822025-08-20T02:51:20ZengKashan University of Medical SciencesNursing and Midwifery Studies2322-14882322-16742025-03-01141475510.48307/nms.2024.469772.1458210198Translation, cultural adaptation, and psychometric validation of the Persian version of the children's trust in general nurses’ scaleJamalodin Begjani0Armin Zareian1Mohammad Mehdi Rajabi2Department of Pediatric Nursing and Neonatal Intensive Care, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranDepartment of Community and Public Health Nursing, School of Nursing, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranDepartment of Pediatric Nursing and Neonatal Intensive Care, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranBackground: Trust serves as a fundamental element in promoting and maintaining effective communication between nurses and patients. The existing literature on children's trust in nurses is limited, largely due to the absence of validated and reliable measurement instruments.Objectives: This study aimed to translate the Children’s Trust in General Nurses Scale (CTGNS) into Persian and to evaluate its psychometric properties.Methods: This methodological study involved 450 pediatric patients referred to the Children’s Medical Center Hospital from March to June 2024. Participants were selected using convenience sampling. A forward-backward translation process was employed to ensure both linguistic and cultural equivalence. Face validity was assessed qualitatively, while content validity was evaluated through qualitative expert opinions and quantitatively using the content validity index (CVI) and modified kappa statistic. Construct validity was assessed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Additionally, convergent and discriminant validity were examined. Reliability was determined using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), and standard error of measurement (SEM). Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 26, Smart PLS version 3.2.8, and LISREL version 8.8.Results: The scale demonstrated robust psychometric properties, confirming face, content, convergent, and discriminant validity. EFA revealed three factors among the nine items. The CFA supported the model derived from EFA. The scale exhibited adequate internal consistency, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.72. Reliability was further corroborated by an ICC of 0.83.Conclusion: The Persian version of the CTGNS is a valid and reliable tool for assessing children’s trust in nurses.https://nmsjournal.kaums.ac.ir/article_210198_3dd138abfdfd1f53ec43d1562127fe79.pdfchildpediatricstrustnursespsychometrics
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Nursing and Midwifery Studies
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pediatrics
trust
nurses
psychometrics
title Translation, cultural adaptation, and psychometric validation of the Persian version of the children's trust in general nurses’ scale
title_full Translation, cultural adaptation, and psychometric validation of the Persian version of the children's trust in general nurses’ scale
title_fullStr Translation, cultural adaptation, and psychometric validation of the Persian version of the children's trust in general nurses’ scale
title_full_unstemmed Translation, cultural adaptation, and psychometric validation of the Persian version of the children's trust in general nurses’ scale
title_short Translation, cultural adaptation, and psychometric validation of the Persian version of the children's trust in general nurses’ scale
title_sort translation cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the persian version of the children s trust in general nurses scale
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nurses
psychometrics
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