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Development and testing of the symptom experience scale

N Samarel1, S K Leddy, K Greco

  • 1Department of Nursing, William Paterson College of New Jersey, Wayne 07470, USA.

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
|October 1, 1996
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The Symptom Experience Scale (SES) measures breast cancer treatment symptoms in women. This validated scale identifies six key symptom clusters, offering a reliable tool for assessing patient experiences.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Psychometrics
  • Patient-Reported Outcomes

Background:

  • Breast cancer treatment significantly impacts patients' quality of life.
  • Accurate measurement of symptom experience is crucial for supportive care.
  • Existing scales may not fully capture the multifaceted nature of treatment-related symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate the Symptom Experience Scale (SES) for measuring symptom experience in women undergoing breast cancer treatment.
  • To identify distinct symptom clusters associated with breast cancer treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Modification of McCorkle's Symptom Distress Scale.
  • Development and testing in a sample of 252 women with breast cancer.
  • Exploratory factor analysis to determine scale structure and reliability.

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Main Results:

  • The Symptom Experience Scale (SES) comprises 24 items across six factors: nausea/appetite, fatigue/sleep, concentration, appearance, bowel pattern, and pain.
  • The six factors accounted for 83.2% of the variance.
  • High internal consistency was demonstrated (Cronbach's alpha 0.92–0.96; total SES 0.94).

Conclusions:

  • The SES is a reliable and valid measure for assessing symptom experience in women with breast cancer.
  • The identified symptom clusters provide a framework for understanding treatment side effects.
  • Further research is recommended for confirmatory factor analysis and broader applicability across diverse populations and conditions.