Development and Validation of a Patient Version of Person-Centered Critical Care Nursing Questionnaire: A Methodological Study

This study aimed to develop a questionnaire to evaluate person-centered critical care nursing from a patient perspective (PCCNPq). We created a 26-item preliminary questionnaire based on a literature review and qualitative interviews and administered it to 411 patients who had experienced critical care. We assessed the questionnaire's reliability and validity using exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis and tested internal consistency and test-retest reliability. The final version of the PCCNPq comprised five factors: compassion, expertise, communication, comfort, and respect. The model fit was satisfactory, and the items demonstrated good convergent and discriminant validity. In conclusion, the 20-item PCCNPq has acceptable reliability and validity and is applicable for assessing person-centered critical care nursing from a patient perspective.