Validating the psychiatric nurses methods of coping questionnaire: Arabic version

Authors

Ahmad Al-Sagarat, Mutah UniversityFollow
Marwa Barmawi, University of Jordan
Lourance Al Hadid, Al-Hussein Bin Talal UniversityFollow
Jamal A. S Qaddumi, An-Najah National University
Lorna Moxham, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

118636

Publication Details

AL-Sagarat, A. Yahya., Barmawi, M., Al Hadid, L. A. E., Qaddumi, J. A. S. & Moxham, L. (2017). Validating the psychiatric nurses methods of coping questionnaire: Arabic version. BMC Psychiatry, 17 (1), 410-1-410-6.

Abstract

Background: The aim of the study was to undertake a psychometric analysis of the Psychiatric Nurses Methods of Coping Questionnaire (PNMCQ) - Arabic version when used to measure coping skills in psychiatric nurses in Jordan.

Method: A descriptive, cross-sectional design was adopted in this study. A demographic questionnaire and the 35-item PNMCQ -Arabic were the measures used to collect data.

Result: The PNMCQ demonstrated valid and reliable values when administered to psychiatric nurses in Jordan after it had been submitted to factor analysis.

Conclusion: The development of PNMCQ: Arabic Version adequately measures coping skills in psychiatric nurses from a culturally appropriate context. Use of the tool can determine coping skills in psychiatric nurses with the view to positive staff development. Strategies identified based on results of the PNMCQ could ultimately result in better nurse retention and patient outcomes.