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The information needs of patients with head and neck cancer and their caregivers: a short report of instrument development and testing
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posted on 2023-05-20, 10:47 authored by Dall'Armi, L, Simpson, GK, Forstner, D, Simpson, T, Jessica RoydhouseJessica Roydhouse, White, KJPurpose: The study aimed to assess the reliability and scaling assumptions of an information needs questionnaire for patients with head and neck cancer and their caregivers. Background: Patients with HNC have specific information needs but no tools exist that can simultaneously assess the needs among these patients and their caregivers. Methods: The Head and Neck Information Needs Questionnaire (HaNiQ) was adapted from a validated information needs questionnaire for breast cancer patients. Participants were recruited from two regionally-defined cancer services in NSW, Australia. Internal consistency reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha. Scaling assumptions, specifically item convergent and discriminant validity, were assessed using multi-trait scaling analysis. Results: The HaNiQ showed good internal consistency reliability for both patients and caregivers (Cronbach's alpha=0.94 for both) and scaling assumptions were met, with acceptable item convergent and discriminant validity. Conclusions: The HaNiQ appears reliable, and would benefit from further testing.
History
Publication title
Applied Nursing ResearchVolume
26Pagination
40-44ISSN
0897-1897Department/School
Menzies Institute for Medical ResearchPublisher
ElsevierPlace of publication
United StatesRepository Status
- Restricted