Adaptation of the Parents’ Perception of Satisfaction with Care from Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Instrument in Turkish Parents of Hospitalized Children

This study aimed to adapt the Parents' Perceptions of Satisfaction with Care from Pediatric Nurse Practitioners instrument (PPSC-PNP) in Turkish parents of hospitalized children. This methodological and descriptive study utilized 281 parents from January to August 2024. Data was collected from face-to-face interviews via an information form and the PPSC-PNP. Translation processes, expert opinions, content validity, and test-retest reliability were assessed. IBM SPSS Statistics and AMOS 26 were used for analysis. The scale demonstrated high validity (content validity index=0.96) and excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha=0.986). The Exploratory Factor Analysis revealed a 3-factor structure, explaining 81.20% of the variance. The scale comprises three subdimensions: decision control, clinical competence, and caring behaviors. The Turkish scale with 3-factor 27-item has strong content validity and internal consistency, supporting its suitability as a clinical instrument for assessing parental satisfaction with pediatric nursing care in clinical care settings in Turkey. Pediatric nurses should use the PPSC-PNP to assess parental satisfaction and design targeted interventions to enhance care quality.