Universität zu Köln

Fritzsche, Kurt, Shi, Lili, Lohlein, Johanna, Wei, Jing, Sha, Yue, Xie, Yongbiao, He, Yanling, Tschuschke, Volker, Flatten, Guido, Wang, Yibo, Jin, Chen and Leonhart, Rainer (2021). How can learning effects be measured in Balint groups? Validation of a Balint group questionnaire in China. BMC Med. Educ., 21 (1). LONDON: BMC. ISSN 1472-6920

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Abstract

Background Balint groups aim to reflect doctor-patient relationships on the basis of personal cases. This study reports the validation of a questionnaire aimed at the identification of learning processes among Balint group participants in China. Methods This multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted during Balint group sessions in Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai. A heterogeneous sample of different professional groups was intended to adequately capture the reality of Balint work in China. After a Balint group session, the participants were asked to complete the Mandarin version of the Balint group session questionnaire (BGQ-C) and the group questionnaire (GQ), an internationally validated instrument to assess central dimensions of therapeutic relationships during group processes. Results Questionnaires from n = 806 participants from 55 Chinese Balint groups, predominantly comprising individuals with a medical background, were analyzed. Most participants were female (74.6%), and the average age was 34.2 years old (SD = 9.4). The results indicated good to very good reliability (Cronbach's alpha = .70 to .86; retest r(s) = .430 to .697). The verification of the construct validity of the BGQ-C showed satisfying convergent (r(s) = .465 to .574) and discriminant validity (r(s) = -.117 to -.209). The model was tested with a confirmatory factor analysis of a three-factor model (standardized root mean square residual = .025; comparative fit index = .977; Tucker-Lewis index = .971). The 3 empirically identified scales resulted in good model fit with the theoretical dimensions of Balint work postulated in the literature: reflection of transference dynamics in the doctor-patient relationship, emotional and cognitive learning and case mirroring in the dynamic of the group. Due to the high correlations between the factors, a single-factor model was possible. A group comparison between the German and Chinese samples showed different loadings across cultures. Conclusions The BGQ-C is a quick-to-complete, item-based measuring instrument that allows the relevant dimensions of Balint group work to be recorded. This study suggests good psychometric properties of the Chinese version. Nevertheless, it must be assumed that the composition of constructs in the two countries is different.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Fritzsche, Kurt UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Shi, Lili UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Lohlein, Johanna UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Wei, Jing UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Sha, Yue UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Xie, Yongbiao UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED He, Yanling UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Tschuschke, Volker UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Flatten, Guido UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Wang, Yibo UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Jin, Chen UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Leonhart, Rainer UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-595925
DOI:	10.1186/s12909-021-03030-x
Journal or Publication Title:	BMC Med. Educ.
Volume:	21
Number:	1
Date:	2021
Publisher:	BMC
Place of Publication:	LONDON
ISSN:	1472-6920
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language EMPATHY; BURNOUT Multiple languages Education & Educational Research; Education, Scientific Disciplines Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/59592