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The Resilience Scale in Portuguese Adults under Assisted Reproductive Techniques
Joana Romeiro1, Paulo Nogueira2, Jenny Hall3
1Institute of Health Sciences, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 1649-023 Lisbon, Portugal.
Summary
This study validated a 21-item Resilience Scale for Portuguese adults undergoing fertility treatment. The reliable tool accurately measures resilience, aiding nurses in enhancing patient coping skills and mental health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Nursing
- Health Sciences
Background:
- Assessing patient resilience to infertility is crucial for nurses.
- Accurate measurement of resilience is needed for effective nursing interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the validity and reliability of the Portuguese version of the Resilience Scale for adults.
- To adapt and validate a tool for measuring resilience in adults undergoing fertility treatment.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional and methodological design.
- Factor analyses were performed on data from 140 adult Portuguese individuals undergoing fertility treatment.
- The Portuguese version of the Resilience Scale for adults was assessed.
Main Results:
- The original hypothesized structure showed a poor fit with the data.
- A revised 21-item, four-factor tool demonstrated high internal consistency (0.94).
- The scale showed significant positive correlation with Spiritual Well-Being and no significant correlation with Fertility Adjustment.
Conclusions:
- The 21-item Resilience Scale is a reliable and valid tool for measuring resilience in Portuguese adults undergoing assisted reproductive techniques.
- This validated tool can assist health professionals in early identification and enhancement of patient coping skills.
- The scale promotes positive psychological and mental health outcomes for patients facing infertility.
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