| Meta-analysis of the reliability and validity of the Anticipated Turnover Scale across studies of registered nurses in the United States. | |
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PMID: 20946222 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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BACKGROUND: Globally, there are serious human and financial costs associated with registered nurse (RN) turnover. Anticipating turnover before turnover occurs is important to prevent costly and unnecessary turnover. Using a reliable and valid measure of anticipated turnover is essential to credible healthcare research on which nursing policy decisions are based. This meta-analysis provides a systematic way to determine the legitimacy of the use of the Anticipated Turnover Scale (ATS) in RN workforce research. AIMS: The aims of this meta-analysis were to determine the consistency of reliability estimates and evidence of construct validity of ATS scores across studies of RNs in the US. A secondary purpose was to evaluate variability in reliability and validity according to study quality, century within which studies were conducted and whether studies were published or unpublished. METHODS: Search strategies included accessing computerized databases, emailing researchers, consulting experts, footnote-chasing and accessing unpublished reports. Two independent reviewers examined studies according to inclusion criteria and quality. Consensus was reached on selected studies and quality ratings. RESULTS: Overall mean weighted effect size (MWES) of reliability from 12 studies was 0.89. Overall MWES of validity correlating the ATS and four job satisfaction measures for seven studies was -0.53. There was variability in reliability according to quality of studies. CONCLUSION: The ATS demonstrated excellent reliability and construct validity across studies of RNs in the US. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT: Nursing management should consider the ATS in research on prevention of RN turnover. |
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Kathleen M Barlow; George A Zangaro |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of nursing management Volume: 18 ISSN: 1365-2834 ISO Abbreviation: J Nurs Manag Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
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Created Date: 2010-10-15 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9306050 Medline TA: J Nurs Manag Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 862-73 Citation Subset: N |
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© 2010 The Authors. Journal compilation © 2010 Blackwell Publishing Ltd. |
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The Catholic University of America, School of Nursing, Washington, DC 20064, USA. |
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