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    Development of a measure for maternal confidence in knowledge and understanding and examination of psychosocial influences at the time of a child's heart surgery

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    Tallon, M.
    Kendall, Garth
    Snider, P.
    Date
    2015
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Tallon, M. and Kendall, G. and Snider, P. 2015. Development of a measure for maternal confidence in knowledge and understanding and examination of psychosocial influences at the time of a child's heart surgery. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing. 20 (1): pp. 36-48.
    Source Title
    Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing
    DOI
    10.1111/jspn.12096
    ISSN
    1539-0136
    School
    School of Nursing and Midwifery
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/42192
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Purpose: The purpose was to develop a maternal confidence in knowledge and understanding scale (Maternal Knowledge and Understanding Scale [MKUS]) and examine the effect of psychosocial factors at the time of a child's heart surgery. Design and Methods: Using cross-sectional design, the MKUS was developed and tested. Validated instruments were used to examine the impact of psychosocial factors. Results: The MKUS showed acceptable internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha .78). Higher levels of maternal anxiety and lower levels of social support were associated with lower MKUS scores (p < .05). Practice Implications: A measure of maternal confidence in knowledge and understanding could draw attention to psychosocial factors and opportunities to enhance nursing support.

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