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Care Dependency Scale--psychometric testing of the Polish version
Ate Dijkstra1, Marta Muszalik, Kornelia Kędziora-Kornatowska
1Graduate School for Health Research SHARE, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands. ate.dijkstra@znb.nl
Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences
|June 4, 2010
Summary
This study validated the Polish version of the Care Dependency Scale (CDS) for assessing patient care needs. The reliable and valid CDS is now available for use in elderly care in Poland.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing Science
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Reliable assessment tools are crucial for understanding patient care dependency.
- The Care Dependency Scale (CDS) is an important instrument for evaluating care needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Polish translation of the Care Dependency Scale (CDS).
- To confirm the suitability of the CDS for use in elderly care settings in Poland.
Main Methods:
- A convenience sample of 216 older patients in Poland was used.
- Psychometric evaluations included reliability (Cronbach's alpha, inter-rater, test-retest) and factor analysis (principal component analysis).
Main Results:
- The Polish CDS demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.98).
- Excellent inter-rater reliability (Kappa = 0.82-0.97) and good test-retest reliability (Kappa = 0.64-0.86) were found.
- Factor analysis supported a one-factor structure, consistent with previous research.
Conclusions:
- The Polish version of the CDS is a psychometrically sound instrument for assessing care dependency in older adults.
- This validated scale allows for standardized assessment and comparison of results within Poland and internationally.
