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Development and Validation of the Satisfaction Concerning Stoma Care Questionnaire (SSCQ)
Sebastiaan L van der Storm1,2,3,4, Esther Z Barsom1,2,3,4, Rob J de Haan1,2,3,4
1Sebastiaan L. van der Storm, MD, Esther Z. Barsom, MD, PhD, Marlies P. Schijven, MD, PhD, MHSc, Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC Location, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands.
Summary
The Satisfaction Concerning Stoma Care Questionnaire (SSCQ) was developed and validated to measure ostomy patient satisfaction. This reliable tool assesses satisfaction with preoperative, postoperative, and stoma nurse care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Patient-Reported Outcomes
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Measuring patient satisfaction is crucial for improving ostomy care quality.
- Existing instruments may not fully capture the multifaceted aspects of stoma care experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Satisfaction Concerning Stoma Care Questionnaire (SSCQ).
- To evaluate the structural validity, convergent validity, and internal reliability of the SSCQ.
Main Methods:
- A preliminary 22-item SSCQ was administered to ostomy patients in the Netherlands.
- Explanatory factor analysis and Cronbach's alpha were used to assess validity and reliability.
- Convergent validity was also evaluated.
Main Results:
- The final 20-item SSCQ covers preoperative care, postoperative guidance, and stoma nurse contact.
- The SSCQ demonstrated strong structural and convergent validity and excellent internal reliability (Cronbach's α = 0.95).
- The questionnaire effectively differentiated between high and low patient satisfaction ratings.
Conclusions:
- The SSCQ is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring patient satisfaction with stoma care.
- This questionnaire can be utilized to assess patient experiences and guide improvements in ostomy nursing care.
- Further prospective studies are recommended to enhance understanding and optimize ostomy patient care.
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