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Searching for a measurement tool to assess nurses’ or other caregivers’ self-efficacy in establishing caring relationships?

The Caring Efficacy Scale, developed by Carolie J. Coates, Ph.D. includes:

a 30 item self reporting scale
a 30 item preceptor/supervisor scale

This Caring Efficacy Scale has a proven track record of reliability and validity:

Used in a variety of organizations including magnet hospitals, hospitals and out-patient facilities, nursing schools, community organizations, researchers, and to evaluate programs designed to enhance caring efficacy
Used by researchers and program evaluators in U.S., Canada, U.K., Scotland, China, Philippines, and Japan
Recommended by Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, as a measurement scale to assess nurses’ belief about caring efficacy.
Included in two books edited by Dr. Watson (available at Amazon):
"Assessing and Measuring Caring in Nursing and Health Sciences", editions 1 and 2

Carolie Coates, Ph.D., created the Caring Efficacy Scale, which is a measurement tool to assess nurses’ or other caregivers’ efficacy in establishing caring relationships in clinical settings. Using a rating scale, the Caring Efficacy Scale measures both self-reporting of nurses and nursing supervisor input. The CES is in use across the United States and has a proven track record of success. Nurses can use this rating scale with their patients and clients in a clinical setting.