In:
Western Journal of Nursing Research, SAGE Publications, Vol. 43, No. 4 ( 2021-04), p. 364-373
Kurzfassung:
Dysmenorrhea affects most reproductive-age women and increases the risk of future pain. To evaluate dysmenorrhea interventions, validated outcome measures are needed. In this two-phase study, we developed and tested the dysmenorrhea symptom interference scale. During the scale-development phase ( n = 30), we created a nine-item scale based on qualitative data from cognitive interviews. During the scale-testing phase ( n = 686), we evaluated reliability, validity, and responsiveness to change. The scale measures how dysmenorrhea symptoms interfere with physical, mental, and social activities. Internal consistency was strong with Cronbach’s α 〉 0.9. Test–retest reliability was acceptable ( r = 0.8). The scale showed satisfactory content validity, construct validity (supported by confirmatory factor analysis), concurrent validity, and responsiveness to change. The minimally important difference was 0.3 points on a scale with a possible total score ranging from 1 to 5. This new psychometrically sound scale can be used in research and clinical practice to facilitate the measurement and management of dysmenorrhea.
Materialart:
Online-Ressource
ISSN:
0193-9459
,
1552-8456
DOI:
10.1177/0193945920942252
Sprache:
Englisch
Verlag:
SAGE Publications
Publikationsdatum:
2021
ZDB Id:
2067773-X