Validity and Reliability Study of the Turkish Version of the Surgical Recovery Scale
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.The Surgical Recovery Scale (SRS) demonstrates high validity and reliability for assessing postoperative recovery in Turkish patients. This 13-item scale effectively measures impacts on energy and daily activities, aiding clinical practice and research.
Area Of Science
- Surgical Recovery Scale (SRS) validation
- Postoperative patient assessment
- Methodological research in healthcare
Background
- Assessing postoperative recovery is crucial for patient outcomes.
- Validated instruments are needed to reliably measure recovery.
- The Surgical Recovery Scale (SRS) required validation for the Turkish population.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate the validity and reliability of the Surgical Recovery Scale (SRS).
- To adapt the SRS for use in Turkish surgical patients.
- To establish the SRS as a dependable tool for postoperative recovery assessment.
Main Methods
- Methodological study involving 101 surgical patients (ASA I-II).
- Data collected using Descriptive and Clinical Information Form, SRS, and Quality of Recovery Questionnaire-40.
- Statistical analyses included factor analysis, Cronbach's alpha, and correlation.
Main Results
- Exploratory factor analysis confirmed a two-factor structure (Energy, Daily Activities).
- High Cronbach's alpha coefficients (total: 0.930; subscales: 0.906, 0.893) indicated strong internal consistency.
- Significant positive correlation (r=0.763) with Quality of Recovery-40 supported construct validity.
Conclusions
- The SRS is a valid and reliable 13-item scale for Turkish surgical patients.
- The scale effectively measures postoperative recovery impacts on energy and daily activities.
- The SRS is recommended for clinical practice and research in Türkiye to guide recovery interventions.
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