Research Article

Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the Scale on Factors Influencing Family Engagement in Acute Care Environments

Volume: 13 Number: 1 April 30, 2026
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Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the Scale on Factors Influencing Family Engagement in Acute Care Environments

Abstract

Objectives: The study aimed to adapt the Scale on Factors Affecting Family Engagement in Acute Care Environments to Turkish culture and to conduct a validity-reliability study in Turkish. Materials and Methods: This methodological study included a sample of 282 nurses working in acute care environments. Data were collected between March-June, 2024. The Descriptive Data Form and TheScale on Factors Affecting Family Participation in Acute Care Environments were used for data collection. Language, content validity were assessed, and Exploratory Factor Analysis(EFA), and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were conducted. Cronbach’s alpha and item-total score correlation values were checked for reliability. Results: The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin(KMO) value was 0.732 and the Bartlett Sphericity Test result was significant (χ2 =1225.920 p<0.001), indicating that the data were suitable for EFA. In repeated factor analysis, the explained total variance was 58.467%. After Split-Half Reliability Coefficient Analysis, the Spearman-Brown Correlation (r = 0.520) and the Guttmann Split-Half Coefficient value (r = 0.589), and the Cronbach Alpha Reliability Coefficients were adequate. CFA fit indices were at an acceptable level (CMIN/DF=3.162, RMSEA= 0.067, CFI= 0.90, TLI= 0.87, NFI=0.95, AGFI=0.94). The selected fit indices showed a good fit of the factor model and confirmed the results of the EFA. Conclusion: It was concluded that the scale on Factors Affecting Family Engagement in Acute Care Environments is a valid and reliable measurement tool.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Acute Care

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 30, 2026

Submission Date

August 7, 2024

Acceptance Date

January 7, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 13 Number: 1

APA
Özalp, C. (2026). Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the Scale on Factors Influencing Family Engagement in Acute Care Environments. Hacettepe University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal, 13(1), 127-142. https://doi.org/10.21020/husbfd.1529370
AMA
1.Özalp C. Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the Scale on Factors Influencing Family Engagement in Acute Care Environments. HUFHSJ. 2026;13(1):127-142. doi:10.21020/husbfd.1529370
Chicago
Özalp, Cemal. 2026. “Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the Scale on Factors Influencing Family Engagement in Acute Care Environments”. Hacettepe University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal 13 (1): 127-42. https://doi.org/10.21020/husbfd.1529370.
EndNote
Özalp C (April 1, 2026) Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the Scale on Factors Influencing Family Engagement in Acute Care Environments. Hacettepe University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal 13 1 127–142.
IEEE
[1]C. Özalp, “Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the Scale on Factors Influencing Family Engagement in Acute Care Environments”, HUFHSJ, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 127–142, Apr. 2026, doi: 10.21020/husbfd.1529370.
ISNAD
Özalp, Cemal. “Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the Scale on Factors Influencing Family Engagement in Acute Care Environments”. Hacettepe University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal 13/1 (April 1, 2026): 127-142. https://doi.org/10.21020/husbfd.1529370.
JAMA
1.Özalp C. Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the Scale on Factors Influencing Family Engagement in Acute Care Environments. HUFHSJ. 2026;13:127–142.
MLA
Özalp, Cemal. “Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the Scale on Factors Influencing Family Engagement in Acute Care Environments”. Hacettepe University Faculty of Health Sciences Journal, vol. 13, no. 1, Apr. 2026, pp. 127-42, doi:10.21020/husbfd.1529370.
Vancouver
1.Cemal Özalp. Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the Scale on Factors Influencing Family Engagement in Acute Care Environments. HUFHSJ. 2026 Apr. 1;13(1):127-42. doi:10.21020/husbfd.1529370