Turkish translation and validation of an interprofessional identity measure: EPIS-TR
Journal of Interprofessional Care, vol.38, no.6, pp.1117-1126, 2024 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 38 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 2024
- Doi Number: 10.1080/13561820.2024.2403012
- Journal Name: Journal of Interprofessional Care
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, ASSIA, CINAHL, Educational research abstracts (ERA), MEDLINE, Psycinfo, Public Affairs Index, Social services abstracts
- Page Numbers: pp.1117-1126
- Keywords: Adaptation, interprofessional identity, psychometric analysis
- Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Research on interprofessional identity using the Extended Professional Identity Theory (EPIT) has shown promising results in measuring this identity, predicting interprofessional collaboration, and improving team outcomes. However, EPIT-based interprofessional identity has not been studied in Türkiye due to the absence of a Turkish version of the Extended Professional Identity Scale (EPIS). We aimed to develop and validate a Turkish EPIS, the EPIS-TR, and explore interprofessional identities across eight different professions. A cross-cultural adaptation of EPIS was made by linguistic validation, followed by analysis of psychometric properties using a sample of students from four Turkish universities and eight professions/programs (n = 405). Confirmatory factor analysis and reliability analyses were performed. Differences between professions were explored with ANOVA and a post hoc test. Three out of seven goodness-of-fit indices showed acceptable fit (x2/df =.004; RMSEA =.07; GFI =.94), and others showed excellent fit (SRMR =.04; AGFI =.91; CFI =.97; NNFI =.96). The internal consistency of the EPIS-TR is.93. The EPIS-TR scale has strong psychometric properties. The construct validity of the EPIS-TR was similar to that of the original version. The interprofessional identity scores of the different professions were mostly similar. Based on these findings, the EPIS-TR is well suited for measuring interprofessional identity.