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ArticleApplied nursing research : ANR2018

A preliminary psychometric evaluation of the eight-item cognitive load scale.

Grant A Pignatiello, Emily Tsivitse, Ronald L Hickman

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Grant A PignatielloCase Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States. Electronic address: gap54@case.edu.
Emily TsivitseCase Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States.
Ronald L HickmanCase Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States.

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Effects of Self-Regulation, Cognitive Load, and Decision Support on Decision Making Readiness in Surrogate Decision Makers of ICU Patients: A Diversity Training SupplementR01NR015750 · NINR · CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY · PI HICKMAN, RONALD LEE · 2015 to 2019
$2.6M
Multiple Chronic Conditions_Interdisciplinary Nurse Scientist TrainingT32NR015433 · NINR · CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY · PI MOORE, SHIRLEY M · 2015 to 2019
$1.9M
Symptom Management and Palliative Care Research in Adults with Advanced DiseaseT32NR014213 · NINR · CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY · PI DALY, BARBARA · 2013 to 2017
$1.6M
NINR NIH HHS R01 NR015750NINR NIH HHS T32 NR014213NINR NIH HHS T32 NR015433
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Abstract

aimThe aim of this article is to report the psychometric properties of the eight-item cognitive load scale.

backgroundAccording to cognitive load theory, the formatting and delivery of healthcare education influences the degree to which patients and/or family members can engage their working memory systems for learning. However, despite its relevance, cognitive load has not yet been evaluated among surrogate decision makers exposed to electronic decision support for healthcare decisions. To date, no psychometric analyses of instruments evaluating cognitive load have been reported within healthcare settings.

methodsA convenience sample of 62 surrogate decision makers for critically ill patients were exposed to one of two healthcare decision support interventions were recruited from four intensive care units at a tertiary medical center in Northeast Ohio. Participants were administered a battery of psychosocial instruments and the eight-item cognitive load scale (CLS).

resultsThe CLS demonstrated a bidimensional factor structure with acceptable discriminant validity and internal consistency reliability (Cronbach's α = 0.75 and 0.89).

conclusionsThe CLS is a psychometrically sound instrument that may be used in the evaluation of decision support among surrogate decision makers of the critically ill. The authors recommend application of the cognitive load scale in the evaluation and development of healthcare education and interventions.

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Decision Support TechniquesAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCognition DisordersCritical CareDecision MakingFamilyFemaleHumansMaleMemory, Short-TermMiddle AgedOhioPatientsPsychometricsCognitive loadDecision supportHealthcare technologyPsychometric analysisWorking memory

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