Mohammad Heidari, Parvin Ebrahimi
Examining the relationship between critical-thinking skills and decision-making ability of emergency medicine students
Indian journal of critical care medicine : peer-reviewed, official publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine
present study validated newly developed easytouse observational instrument health environment rating scaleearly childhood consultationclassroom version herseccc measure quality classroom environment within early care education centers participating mental health consultation program diverse area southeastern united states using confirmatory factor analysis three factors emerged capturing critical aspects highquality classroom environment demonstrated good reliability 1 supportive practices positive socioemotional practices classroom management 88 2 health family communication 79 3 individualizing childrens needs 80 criterionrelated validity established concurrent associations three herseccc subscales domains classroom assessment scoring system class predictive associations childcare worker job stress inventory herseccc supportive practices health family communication subscales associated three class domains individualizing childrens needs subscale associated class instructional support domain higher herseccc subscale scores associated lower teacherreported job stress findings provide initial evidence support use continued development herseccc tool evaluate programs classrooms engaged mental health consultation professional development interventions