Validating the socio-spiritual items of the Utrecht Symptom Diary-4 Dimensional: Content and construct validity
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.The Utrecht Symptom Diary-4 Dimensional (USD-4D) is validated for socio-spiritual items in palliative care. This patient-reported outcome measure effectively monitors patients' social and spiritual needs.
Area Of Science
- Palliative Care
- Psychometrics
- Patient-Reported Outcome Measures
Background
- The Utrecht Symptom Diary-4 Dimensional (USD-4D) is a multidimensional Patient-Reported Outcome Measure (PROM).
- It aims to monitor symptoms and needs, enhancing patient self-efficacy.
- Validating the USD-4D ensures accurate measurement and contextual relevance.
Purpose Of The Study
- To assess the content and construct validity of the socio-spiritual items of the USD-4D.
- Focus on Dutch patients in the palliative phase of illness.
Main Methods
- A mixed-methods approach was employed.
- Included a cross-sectional survey and an observational cohort study.
- Participants: healthcare providers and palliative care patients.
Main Results
- High participant agreement on item comprehensibility and relevance (≥80%).
- Approximately 50% suggested missing items, with qualitative analysis identifying areas for improvement.
- Hypothesis testing confirmed construct validity for most items (≥75% confirmed).
Conclusions
- The socio-spiritual items of the USD-4D demonstrate confirmed content and construct validity.
- The USD-4D is a validated PROM for clinical palliative care.
- It facilitates dialogue on patients' social and spiritual values, wishes, and needs.
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