Objective:
To validate and culturally adapt the Interpersonal Communication Competence Scale to Brazilian Portuguese, bringing about a new tool that can be used by healthcare professionals.
Methods:
A descriptive and cross-sectional validation study using a quantitative and qualitative approach. Factor analysis, principal components analysis with flag 40 and an evaluation of internal correlation through Cronbach's alpha were performed.
Results:
The final version of the scale was named Escala de Competência em Comunicação Interpessoal and consisted of 17 items and five domains. The Cronbach's alpha across the five domains was 0.71 and between the items it was 0.82.
Conclusion:
The scale was validated and adapted in relation to the content and the construct with a good correlation index between the domains and items.
Communication; Validation studies; Nursing research, Nursing, practical; Scales