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ArticleBMC nursing2025

Validation and psychometric properties of the Persian version of the critical reflection competency scale for clinical nurses.

Gholamreza Hamidkholgh, Alireza Mirzaei, Reza Nemati-Vakilabad

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Gholamreza HamidkholghDepartment of Emergency and Traditional Medicine, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0022-4835
Alireza MirzaeiDepartment of Emergency Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4242-2108
Reza Nemati-VakilabadDepartment of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Daneshgah St, Ardabil, Iran. nematireza1998@gmail.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8016-8625

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backgroundCritical reflection is vital for enhancing nursing competencies and patient care. This study aimed to validate and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the critical reflection competency scale (CRCS-P) for clinical nurses.

methodsThis methodological study was conducted among clinical nurses in Ardabil, Iran, from July to September 2024. Participants included 201 nurses with at least six months of clinical experience. Psychometric properties were assessed following COSMIN guidelines, including content validity, construct validity through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and reliability testing.

resultsThe CRCS-P demonstrated strong content validity, with Content Validity Index (CVI) scores ranging from 0.80 to 0.92. CFA results indicated robust construct validity, with fit indices showing CMIN/DF = 1.349, RMSEA = 0.034, GFI = 0.941, CFI = 0.989, NFI = 0.958, and AGFI = 0.921. Internal consistency was confirmed with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.862 and McDonald's omega coefficient of 0.871, and test-retest reliability yielded an Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) of 0.806.

conclusionThe CRCS-P is a valid and reliable tool for assessing critical reflection competencies among clinical nurses in Iran. This instrument can facilitate the integration of reflective practices into nursing education and professional development, ultimately enhancing patient care outcomes.

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CompetencyCritical reflectionNursesPsychometricValidity

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