Psychometric Evaluation of the Turkish Adaptation of the Supportive Care Needs Survey–Short Form

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. E16-E27
Author(s):  
Ilknur Aydin Avci ◽  
Hatice Kumcagiz
Keyword(s):  
Supportive Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Supportive Care Needs ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Source Language

Background and Purpose: The aim of this study is to explore the construct validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the 34-item Supportive Care Needs Survey–Short Form (SCNS-SF34), which was developed by Boyes, Girgis, and Lecathelinais (2009), to assess the needs of cancer patients in Turkey. Methods: The SCNS-SF34 has been translated and tested in various studies in other countries and cultures. The current study examined the validity and reliability of the Turkish adaptation of this survey among Turkish cancer patients. The instrument was translated using a back-translation technique, which includes the use of a panel of experts and interpreters to translate the items from the source language to the target language and then back-translate them into the source language. The study was conducted in Samsun, a city in north Turkey. A total of 573 cancer patients participated in this study. Statistical analyses were made using R program and SPSS, and included internal consistency, reliability, confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses. Results: Exploratory factor analysis adjusted a 5-factor structure (psychological, health systems and information, patient care and support, physical and daily living, and sexuality) explaining 74% of the variance. Cronbach’s α ranged from .71 to .90. Conclusion: Psychometric testing demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency and validity of the instrument for cancer patients. The Turkish version of the SCNS-SF34 can be used in planning and testing interventions to improve supportive care needs for cancer patients in Turkey.

Supportive care needs of Mexican adult cancer patients: validation of the Mexican version of the Short-Form Supportive Care Needs Questionnaire (SCNS-SFM)

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 2711-2719 ◽  
Author(s):  
Svetlana V. Doubova ◽  
Rebeca Aguirre-Hernandez ◽  
Marcos Gutiérrez-de la Barrera ◽  
Claudia Infante-Castañeda ◽  
Ricardo Pérez-Cuevas
Keyword(s):  
Supportive Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Supportive Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs

scholarly journals Translation of Supportive Care Needs Survey Short Form 34 (SCNS-SF34) into Nepali Language with Cultural Validation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamala Dhakal ◽  
Panpan Wang ◽  
Joanes Faustine Mboineki ◽  
Mikiyas Amare Getu ◽  
Changying Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Supportive Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Supportive Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Content Validity Index

Abstract PurposeSupportive Care Needs Survey (SCNS) is one of the strongest and complete tools to assess the perceived supportive care needs of cancer patients. SCNS –SF34 has been translated into various other culture based languages, validated and established its psychometric properties. Till now no Nepali version, so we planned to assess the linguistic and cultural validity of Nepali version of the SCNS-SF34 in Nepali population.MethodsTranslation of Supportive Care Need Survey – Short Form 34 (SCNS-SF 34) was done by following Beaton’s guidelines in collaboration with a research team. Cultural adaptation was established through content validity assessment, clarity assessment of questionnaire and pretest. Content validity in terms of semantic, cultural and conceptual was assessed by 10 experts by using Likert scale and clarity of questionnaire was assessed among 15 cervical cancer patients by using Likert scale. The pretest was done among 34 cervical cancer patients to assess the feasibility and practicality of the tool. For reliability of tool test –retest method was used among 50 cervical cancer patients. ResultsThe Nepali version SCNS-SF 34 maintained the content validity (Item Content validity index (I-CVI) >0.78 in semantic, cultural and conceptual aspects and S-CVI (Scale Content Validity Index) was found,89.00% (0.89) 91.88 % (0.91) 90.00%(0.90) in semantic, cultural and conceptual aspects respectively. Content validity ratio (CVR) - 0.9 to 1) and construct validity (0.902) with 91.29 % clarity of questionnaire. This version had good internal consistency, with Cronbach’s alpha coefficients ranging from 0.89 to 0.91 with Composite Cronbach's Alpha 0.90. Correlation significant at the 0.01 level (2-tailed). More simple Nepali words were chosen as suggested by participants in items no 2,3,7, 9,10, 12, 18,19, 25, 27and 30 than the preliminary Nepali version along with the acceptance of all original items.ConclusionsThis finding shows that the SCNS-SF34 was translated and culturally adapted for use in Nepal with high practicality. This translated instrument can be used to assess the supportive care need and correlation between supportive care need and health related quality of life among cervical cancer patients.

Reliability and validity of the Mandarin version of the Supportive Care Needs Survey Short-Form (SCNS-SF34) and the Head and Neck Cancer-specific Supportive Care Needs (SCNS-HNC) module

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianxia LYU ◽  
Li Yin ◽  
Ping Cheng ◽  
Bin Li ◽  
Shanshan Peng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Supportive Care ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Supportive Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs

Abstract Background: This study aimed to translate the English version of the supportive care needs scale of head and neck cancer patients (SCNS-HNC) questionnaire into Mandarin and to test the reliability and validity of the SCNS-SF34 and SCNS-HNC module in head and neck cancer patients. Methods: The Mandarin version of the Supportive Care Needs Survey Short-Form (SCNS-SF34) and SCNS-HNC scales were used to assess 206 patients with head and neck cancer in Chengdu, China. Among them, 51 patients were re-tested 2 or 3 days after the first survey. The internal consistency of the scale was evaluated by Cronbach's alpha coefficient, the retest reliability of the scale was evaluated by retest correlation coefficient r, the structural validity of the scale was evaluated by exploratory factor analysis, and the ceiling and floor effects of the scale were evaluated. Results: The Mandarin version of the SCNS-HNC had Cronbach's alpha coefficients greater than 0.700 (0.737 ≤ 0.962) for all of the domains. Except for the psychological demand dimension (r=0.674) of the SCNS-SF34 scale, the retest reliability of the other domains was greater than 0.8. Three common factors were extracted by exploratory factor analysis, and the cumulative variance contribution rate was 64.39%. Conclusions: The Mandarin version of the SCNS-SF34 and SCNS-HNC demonstrated satisfactory reliability and validity and is able to measure the supportive care needs of Chinese patients with head and neck cancer.

scholarly journals Reliability and validity of the mandarin version of the supportive care needs survey short-form (SCNS-SF34) and the head and neck cancer-specific supportive care needs (SCNS-HNC) module

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianxia Lyu ◽  
Li Yin ◽  
Ping Cheng ◽  
Bin Li ◽  
Shanshan Peng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Supportive Care ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Supportive Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs

Abstract Background This study aimed to translate the English version of the supportive care needs scale of head and neck cancer patients (SCNS-HNC) questionnaire into Mandarin and to test the reliability and validity of the SCNS-SF34 and SCNS-HNC module in head and neck cancer patients. Methods The Mandarin version of the Supportive Care Needs Survey Short-Form (SCNS-SF34) and SCNS-HNC scales were used to assess 206 patients with head and neck cancer in Chengdu, China. Among them, 51 patients were re-tested 2 or 3 days after the first survey. The internal consistency of the scale was evaluated by Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, the retest reliability of the scale was evaluated by retest correlation coefficient r, the structural validity of the scale was evaluated by exploratory factor analysis, and the ceiling and floor effects of the scale were evaluated. Results The Mandarin version of the SCNS-HNC had Cronbach’s alpha coefficients greater than 0.700 (0.737 ≤ 0.962) for all of the domains. Except for the psychological demand dimension (r = 0.674) of the SCNS-SF34 scale, the retest reliability of the other domains was greater than 0.8. Three common factors were extracted by exploratory factor analysis, and the cumulative variance contribution rate was 64.39%. Conclusions The Mandarin version of the SCNS-SF34 and SCNS-HNC demonstrated satisfactory reliability and validity and is able to measure the supportive care needs of Chinese patients with head and neck cancer. Trial registration ChiCTR, ChiCTR1900026635. Registered 16 October 2019- Retrospectively registered.

scholarly journals Supportive Care Needs Survey Short Form-34(SCNS-SF-34) Nepali Version: Psychometric Assessment Among Cervical Cancer Patients in Nepal

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamala Dhakal ◽  
Panpan Wang ◽  
Joanes Faustine Mboineki ◽  
Mikiyas Amare Getu ◽  
Changying Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Supportive Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Supportive Care Needs ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Care Needs

Abstract PurposePsychometrically valid and reliable supportive care need survey(SCNS) instrument explores perceived supportive care needs of cervical cancer patients in comprehensively. No Nepali validated version so we decided to test the psychometric properties of the translated Nepali version of SCNS-SF 34-N(Nepali) among cervical cancer patients.Methods334 participants were recruited purposively from 5 cancers specific hospital. Factor structure was assessed by using Exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Structure validity, Internal consistency convergent validity, and discriminant validity of the resulting factor structure were calculated and confirmed. ResultsUsing EFA a five-factor structure was developed considering higher loading factor for multiple loaded items which was similar with the dimensions of the original version of the SCNS-SF34 (psychological, health system and information, physical and daily living, patient care and support, and sexuality), accounting for 65.48% of the total variance. Internal consistency was achieved at an acceptable level, with Cronbach's alpha coefficients ranging from 0.789 to 0.929for all five domains and 0.887 for the whole scale. Convergent validity was confirmed by significant inter item correlations with all corresponding items. Independent 't' test between known subgroups on age, marital status, stage of disease and treatment modalities confirmed discriminant validity.ConclusionsIt was confirmed that the SCNS-SF 34 N(Nepali) is a valid and reliable instrument for the assessment of the supportive care needs of cervical cancer patients in Nepal

scholarly journals The prevalence and nature of supportive care needs in lung cancer patients

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 258 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.E. Giuliani ◽  
R.A. Milne ◽  
M. Puts ◽  
L.R. Sampson ◽  
J.Y.Y. Kwan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Supportive Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Unmet Needs ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Supportive Care Needs ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Lung Cancer Patients

PurposeIn the present work, we set out to comprehensively describe the unmet supportive care and information needs of lung cancer patients.Methods This cross-sectional study used the Supportive Care Needs Survey Short Form 34 (34 items) and an informational needs survey (8 items). Patients with primary lung cancer in any phase of survivorship were included. Demographic data and treatment details were collected from the medical charts of participants. The unmet needs were determined overall and by domain. Univariable and multivariable regression analyses were performed to determine factors associated with greater unmet needs.Results From August 2013 to February 2014, 89 patients [44 (49%) men; median age: 71 years (range: 44–89 years)] were recruited. The mean number of unmet needs was 8 (range: 0–34), and 69 patients (78%) reported at least 1 unmet need. The need proportions by domain were 52% health system and information, 66% psychological, 58% physical, 24% patient care, and 20% sexuality. The top 2 unmet needs were “fears of the cancer spreading” [n = 44 of 84 (52%)] and “lack of energy/tiredness” [n = 42 of 88 (48%)]. On multivariable analysis, more advanced disease and higher MD Anderson Symptom Inventory scores were associated with increased unmet needs. Patients reported that the most desired information needs were those for information on managing symptoms such as fatigue (78%), shortness of breath (77%), and cough (63%).Conclusions Unmet supportive care needs are common in lung cancer patients, with some patients experiencing a very high number of unmet needs. Further work is needed to develop resources to address those needs.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of the Amharic version of supportive care needs survey - short form 34 among cancer patients in Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsion Afework ◽  
Abigiya Wondimagegnehu ◽  
Natnael Alemayehu ◽  
Eva Johanna Kantelhardt ◽  
Adamu Addissie
Keyword(s):  
Supportive Care ◽  
Health System ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Care And Support ◽  
Average Variance

Abstract Objectives Supportive care needs survey short form has a total of 34 items that have 5 domains that measure the unmet needs of cancer patients. It is important to validate this tool since there are differences in culture, geographic areas, and clinical care service which influence patients’ needs. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the construct validity and reliability of the tool. Methods The study was conducted among 170 cancer patients from April 1st to 30th 2019 in Hawassa hospital, South Ethiopia. Confirmatory factor analysis was done using fit indices. Convergent and discriminant validity was evaluated using average variance extracted and maximum shared variance respectively. Known group validity was checked using the Mann-Whitney U test. The reliability of the instrument was examined using Cronbach’s alpha. Results Domains except for health system and information, and patient care and support maintained convergent and divergent validity. The remaining validity was maintained after removing items that were redundant and double loading. The average variance extracted of domains varied from 0.52–0.81. The Square of correlation between constructs was lower than the average variance extracted for the constructs. The tool had reliability r = 0.932. The root mean square error of approximation was 0.057, comparative fit index 0.954, and the other fit indices were also indicating a good fit. Known groups difference was seen by age and type of treatment taken across the different domains. Conclusion After the health system and information, and patient care, and support domain validity issues were corrected by removing 8 items, the reduced tool was found to be a valid and reliable tool. The validated tool will be valuable if included in routine cancer care in our clinical settings.

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