Year: 2017
Type: article
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to cognitively test questions for our nursing home (NH) culture change survey and determine which NH leader to target. Cognitive-based testing systematically tests survey questions to determine respondents’ understanding of questions and reveal thought processes involved in providing an answer to help increase validity and improve response rates. We conducted in-person interviews with 30 NH administrators (NHAs) and directors of nursing (DONs) in 15 NHs. Responses by NHAs and DONs were compared within facilities and across all facilities. Results showed that where the NHA and DON from the same facility provided different answers to the questions, the DON often provided a higher, more favorable response. Because data showed DONs tended to rate their facilities higher than did NHAs across survey domains, and given NHA responses appeared valid (based on interviews), we determined the survey should be administered to NHAs.
Source: Innovation in Aging
Authors: D. Tyler, C. Berridge, R. Shield, S.C. Miller
Institutions: RTI International, Brown University, University of Washington
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,977
OpenAlex ID: W2724902229