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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
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.
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.
- 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.