Validity and reliability of the Brief TeamSTEPPS Teamwork Perceptions Questionnaire.
OBJECTIVE
Teamwork is an essential component of hospital nursing quality and safety. The purpose of this study is to test the validity and reliability of the Brief TeamSTEPPS Teamwork Perception Questionnaire (Brief T-TPQ).


METHODS
The 20-item questionnaire was completed electronically by a sample (N = 456) of hospital bedside nurses and tested for reliability and validity.


RESULTS
The survey demonstrated internal consistency reliability of .83-.94 with a total survey reliability of .93. A hierarchical relationship three factor subscale structure was confirmed, explaining 64% of the variance and acceptable factor loadings. A secondary five-factor structure revealed statistically and conceptually coherent skills and behaviors sub-subscales. Discriminant validity was demonstrated with self-esteem and control over practice.


CONCLUSIONS
The 20-item Brief T-TPQ is a valid and reliable survey to measure hierarchical teamwork relationships as well as teamwork skills and behaviors.
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, USA. jcastner@buffalo.edu
Jessica
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Castner
D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009746:Nursing, Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires