title: Instrument validation and measurement of home healthcare nurses' knowledge of artificial nutrition and hydration at end of life.
abstract: The purpose of this exploratory pilot study was two-fold: (a) to determine the reliability of the instrument to measure nurses' knowledge of artificial nutrition and hydration, and (b) to assess home healthcare nurses' knowledge of artificial nutrition and hydration. A cross-sectional design was used to administer the questionnaire to 91 home healthcare nurses in North Carolina; 33 questionnaires were returned. Results revealed an accurate answer rate of 73% and Cronbach's alpha was 0.71, indicating adequate internal consistency reliability.
authors: Lenora Smith, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, is a Clinical Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Alabama, Huntsville, Alabama. Elaine J. Amella, PhD, RN, FAAN, is a Professor, Medical University of South Carolina, College of Nursing, Charleston, South Carolina. Martina Mueller, PhD, is an Associate Professor, Medical University of South Carolina, College of Nursing, Charleston, South Carolina.
authors: Lenora
authors: L
authors: Smith
authors: Elaine J
authors: EJ
authors: Amella
authors: Martina
authors: M
authors: Mueller
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D064691:Nurses, Community Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition / Q000451:nursing*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome