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The Chinese version of the PSS:PICU.

Bernard M C Yam1, Violeta Lopez, David R Thompson

  • 1The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shat Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. bernardyam@cuhk.edu.hk

Nursing Research
|January 17, 2004
PubMed
Summary

The Chinese version of the Parental Stressor Scale: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PSS:PICU) shows promising psychometric properties. Further research with larger samples is recommended before widespread use.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry and Psychology
  • Pediatric Intensive Care
  • Cross-cultural Adaptation of Instruments

Background:

  • Cultural adaptation of research instruments is crucial for validity and reliability.
  • The Parental Stressor Scale: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PSS:PICU) requires validation in diverse cultural contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Translate the PSS:PICU into Chinese.
  • Evaluate the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the PSS:PICU.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study involving 81 parents of 75 children in two PICUs.
  • Administered Chinese versions of the PSS:PICU and Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory.

Main Results:

  • Factor analysis supported the original instrument's dimensions.

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  • High internal consistency and strong correlations between subscales and total score.
  • Convergent validity with state anxiety scale showed weak correlations.

    • Conclusions:

    • The Chinese PSS:PICU demonstrates satisfactory psychometric properties.
    • Results should be considered preliminary and require validation in larger samples.
    • The instrument is not yet ready for broad dissemination.