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Development and testing of the inner strength questionnaire.

Gayle Roux1, Kristi Lewis, Janet Younger

  • 1School of Nursing, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA. gmroux@vcu.edu

Journal of Cultural Diversity
|June 5, 2003
PubMed
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This study psychometrically evaluated a new instrument measuring inner strength in women with chronic illness. This tool assesses cognitive, social, physical, and mental needs to improve health outcomes and well-being.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Health Sciences
  • Nursing

Background:

  • Inner strength is a vital human resource promoting well-being and healing.
  • Women with chronic illnesses often face complex cognitive, social, physical, and mental health challenges.
  • Existing instruments may not fully capture the multifaceted nature of inner strength in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To psychometrically evaluate a novel instrument designed to measure inner strength in women experiencing chronic illness.
  • To provide a validated tool for assessing inner strength dimensions relevant to women's health.
  • To support the application of inner strength theory in clinical practice for improved patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Psychometric evaluation of a new inner strength measurement instrument.

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  • Instrument validation using established statistical methodologies.
  • Data collection from a cohort of women with chronic illness.

    • Main Results:

    • The new instrument demonstrated favorable psychometric properties, including reliability and validity.
    • Analysis revealed significant associations between inner strength dimensions and health outcomes.
    • The instrument effectively captured inner strength related to cognitive, social, physical, and mental needs.

    Conclusions:

    • The evaluated instrument is a reliable and valid tool for measuring inner strength in women with chronic illness.
    • Assessing inner strength can inform clinical interventions aimed at enhancing well-being and symptom management.
    • This research supports the integration of inner strength assessment into healthcare for women with chronic conditions.