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Development and Validation of the Cancer-Specific Posttraumatic Growth Inventory

암환자 특이형 외상후 성장 측정도구 개발 및 타당화

  • Jung, Young-Mi (Department of Nursing, College of Health Science, Cheongju University) ;
  • Park, Jin-Hee (College of Nursing.Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University)
  • 정영미 (청주대학교 보건의료대학 간호학과) ;
  • 박진희 (아주대학교 간호대학.간호과학연구소)
  • Received : 2016.09.17
  • Accepted : 2017.03.15
  • Published : 2017.06.30
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop a scale to evaluate posttraumatic growth in patients with cancer and to examine the validity and reliability of the scale. Methods: A literature review, semi-structured patient interviews and an expert panel consultation produced a 27 preliminary item questionnaire. Participants were 150 cancer patients recruited to test the reliability and validity of the preliminary scale. Data were analyzed using item analysis, exploratory factor analysis, convergent validity and internal consistency. Results: Item reduction and exploratory factor analysis led to 23 items, grouped into five subscales which were labelled new possibilities (6 items), coping skills (5 items), preciousness of life (5 items), relating to others (4 items), and personal strength (3 items). Convergent validity was evaluated by total correlation with the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (r=.45, p<.001). The final scale demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach's ${\alpha}$ =.94). Conclusion: Findings from this study indicate that the Cancer-Specific Posttraumatic Growth Inventory has validity and reliability and is considered to be appropriate for assessing posttraumatic growth in patients with cancer.

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