Validity and Reliability of 360 Degree Healthcare Leadership Model

Authors : İbrahim Gün, Selma Söyük

Pages : 289-296

Doi:10.31067/acusaglik.1380563

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Publication Date : 2024-07-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Background/Purpose: Leadership assessments in the literature based on only self-reports but this is not enough anymore. It could be evaluated by all stakeholders. The objective of this study was to investigate the goodness of fit of 360 degree healthcare leadership scale developed by National Health System Leadership Academy in Turkish population and carry out reliability and validity of the 360 degree healthcare leadership model. Methods: This is a questionnaire validation study. It was conducted in 10 public hospitals with 750 healthcare professionals. Healthcare managers assessed their own leadership skills (171 participants). Later, healthcare professionals were assessed by peers, managers and direct reports, and a 360-degree assessment was completed. Validity, internal consistency and CFA was conducted in this study via SPSS and SPSS AMOS software. Results: Item-total correlation was above 0.30. The Cronbach’s α values were between 0.72 and 0.86 in sub dimensions. Construct validity scores are as follows: CMIN/DF: 2.32; CFI: 0.89; GFI: 0.77; NFI: 0.83; IFI: 0.90. Conclusion: Turkish version of 360 degree healthcare leadership model which included 9 dimensions was approved its applicability in Turkish healthcare organizations and it could be a valuable measurement tool for effective leadership.
Keywords : Healthcare Leadership, 360 Degree Evaluation, Reliability, Validity