Development and Psychometric Assessment of the Healthcare Provider Cultural Competence Instrument:

INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing

Joshua L. Schwarz¹ 

关键词: cultural competence;    health care;    survey instrument;    instrument validation;    scales;   

DOI  :  10.1177/0046958015583696

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

This study presents the measurement properties of 5 scales used in the Healthcare Provider Cultural Competence Instrument (HPCCI). The HPCCI measures a health care provider’s cultural competence along 5 primary dimensions: (1) awareness/sensitivity, (2) behaviors, (3) patient-centered communication, (4) practice orientation, and (5) self-assessment. Exploratory factor analysis demonstrated that the 5 scales were distinct, and within each scale items loaded as expected. Reliability statistics indicated a high level of internal consistency within each scale. The results indicate that the HPCCI effectively measures the cultural competence of health care providers and can provide useful professional feedback for practitioners and organizations seeking to increase a practitioner’s cultural competence.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC