Measuring the work environment among healthcare professionals: Validation of the Dutch version of the Culture of Care Barometer

Susanne Maassen, Catharina van Oostveen, Anne Marie Weggelaar, Anne Marie Rafferty, Marieke Zegers and Hester Vermeulen

PLOS ONE, 2024, vol. 19, issue 2, 1-17

Abstract: Objectives: A positive work environment (WE) is paramount for healthcare employees to provide good quality care. To stimulate a positive work environment, employees’ perceptions of the work environment need to be assessed. This study aimed to assess the reliability and validity of the Dutch version of the Culture of Care Barometer (CoCB-NL) survey in hospitals. Methods: This longitudinal validation study explored content validity, structural validity, internal consistency, hypothesis testing for construct validity, and responsiveness. The study was conducted at seven departments in two Dutch university hospitals. The departments were included based on their managers’ motivation to better understand their employees’ perception of their WE. All employees of participating departments were invited to complete the survey (n = 1,730). Results: The response rate was 63.2%. The content of the CoCB-NL was considered relevant and accessible by the respondents. Two factor models were found. First, confirmative factor analysis of the original four-factor structure showed an acceptable fit (X2 2006.49; df 399; p =

Date: 2024
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