In:
International Journal of Nursing Practice, Wiley, Vol. 28, No. 4 ( 2022-08)
Abstract:
What is already known about this topic? Quality of life (QOL) is an important issue for patients with colostomy, and it is conducive to evaluate the effect of specific treatment and nursing interventions. However, a tailored instrument measuring QOL in Chinese patients with colostomy is lacking. The Stoma‐QOL is a widely used stoma‐specific instrument based on Hunt and McKennal's basic QOL demand model and has shown acceptable psychometric properties. What this paper adds? This study provides evidence of the construct validity and internal consistency reliability of the Stoma‐QOL‐C. The four‐factor structure of the scale shows the aspects and complexity of QOL of patients with colostomy. The study proves the Stoma‐QOL‐C a valid and reliable measure of assessing QOL of patients with colostomy. The implication of this paper: The Stoma‐QOL‐C could be used as a disease‐specific scale to evaluate the QOL of patients with colostomy. This study adds the knowledge of the psychometric properties regarding the inventory in diverse cultural backgrounds.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1322-7114
,
1440-172X
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2022
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2009434-6