Validation of the improvement variable in the model for enhancing scientific, methodological and research teaching performance

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variable operationalization, instrument validation, professional overcoming, teaching performance, research performance, medical education, occupational health

Abstract

Introduction: Professional improvement is a continuous and essential process that enhances the knowledge and skills required for superior performance. To evaluate its impact, it is fundamental to have validated instruments that adequately operationalize this variable.

Objective: To describe the process of operationalizing and validating corresponding to the variable "improvement" within a research project aimed at improving the scientific-methodological and research performance of teachers from Julio Trigo López School of Medical Sciences.

Methods: A methodological study was conducted that included: 1) The operationalization of the variable into dimensions (planning, execution, evaluation, coordination, advisory) and indicators; 2) A validation by 10 experts using predefined criteria; 3) The application of an instrument named Performance test evaluated using observation guide; 4) A psychometric analysis that included internal consistency (Cronbach's Alpha), Principal Component Analysis and Spearman correlations; and 5) A final content validation using Moriyama's criteria.

Results: The initial expert evaluation resulted in the elimination of the items that did not reach the 70% consensus. The refined version of the instrument (12 items) showed excellent internal consistency (α = 0.884) and unidimensional structure confirmed by the Principal Component Analysis (74.91% of the variance explained). The content validation using Moriyama's criteria evidenced excellent validity, with average Content Validity Index of 0.98 and Aiken's V of 0.98.

Conclusion: The validated instrument -Performance test- shows solid psychometric properties for the reliable and valid assessment of professional overcoming in medical sciences teachers. Their application will allow for diagnosing needs and implementing strategies to improve the studied performance in professors.

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2026-04-20

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Rodríguez Travieso R, Hernández González BL, Fleites Rivero S, García Negrín MT, Mesa Cañizares A. Validation of the improvement variable in the model for enhancing scientific, methodological and research teaching performance. rev cuban salud trabajo [Internet]. 2026 Apr. 20 [cited 2026 Apr. 21];27. Available from: https://revsaludtrabajo.sld.cu/index.php/revsyt/article/view/1042

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