The current study aimed to develop and validate the assessment tool of human capital for medical professionals (ATHC-MP) in Pakistan.
A cross-sectional study was conducted, collecting data from 300 medical professionals, including doctors and nurses of both genders, aged 30–55 years, working across various healthcare institutions. The 22-item assessment tool was structured with three factors: Leadership and Motivation, Creativity and Satisfaction, and Qualification.
The results revealed alpha (a) coefficients for all three sub-scales of ATHC-MP indicated a high level of internal consistency. Furthermore, the result revealed an intercorrelation of the ATCH-MP, indicating a moderate to strong positive relationship. The intercorrelation between leadership, motivation, and qualification indicated a moderately strong positive correlation (r = 0.52, p < 0.01). Similarly, creativity, satisfaction and qualification showed moderate positive correlation (r = 0.47, p < 0.01). Leadership, Motivation and Creativity and Satisfaction (r = 0.445, p < 0.01) indicated moderate positive correlation, respectively. Whereas, the total correlation of subscales (ranging from 0.758 to 0.842) confirms that each subscale contributes significantly to the overall assessment of human capital. The strong correlation suggests a good construct validity of the scale. The mean and standard deviation (SD) of the subscales of ATHC-MP including leadership and motivation (M = 46.67, SD = 7.93), creativity and satisfaction (M = 34.57, SD = 6.23), and qualification (M = 47.17, SD = 6.39), respectively.
The ATHC-MP is a reliable and valid instrument that captures essential aspects of human capital. It offers healthcare institutions a valuable resource for assessing, strengthening, and optimizing their workforce’s skills and competencies, improving healthcare services.
