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

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 uni... Mehr ...