Validation tool perceived behavior humanized nursing care (PCHE)

Summary

The scale validation of nursing care is relevant to the ethics of care and quality management problem. Objective: To validate the instrument “Perception of behaviors of humanized nursing care” (PCHE) in users of clinical units. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional design, in sample 367 users, with confidence level of 95%.Results: Cronbach instrument 0.89. Factor 6, presented an unsatisfactory value, and settled for two items, which is insufficient to be considered Discussion: The items have a different to those found in Colombia conformation. For more strength and consistency to the results, one must examine the instrument in different populations and revise the sixth dimension. Conclusions: These results show the instrument is valid and reliable.