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ArticlePloS one2014

Development and validation of the Pre-hospital Stroke Symptoms Coping Test.

Qiuli Zhao, Li Yang, Xiao Zhang, Xuemei Zhu, Qingqing Zuo, Yanni Wu, Liu Yang, Wei Gao, Minghui Li, Shanshan Cheng

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Article in PloS one, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. Effect of a comprehensive health education program on pre-hospital delay intentions in high-risk stroke population and caregivers.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2017
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10 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Qiuli ZhaoSchool of Nursing, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Li YangSchool of Nursing, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Xiao ZhangSchool of Nursing, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Xuemei ZhuSchool of Nursing, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Qingqing ZuoSchool of Nursing, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Yanni WuDepartment of Nursing department, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Liu YangSchool of Nursing, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Wei GaoSchool of Nursing, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Minghui LiSchool of Nursing, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Shanshan ChengSchool of Nursing, The 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Harbin Medical University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

background and purposeMeasures of specific knowledge of coping with pre-hospital stroke symptoms can help educate high-risk patients and family caregivers. This study aimed to develop and validate the Pre-hospital Stroke Symptoms Coping Test (PSSCT). MATERIALS AND

methodsReliability and validity were analyzed using multiple data sources. The Delphi expert consultation method was applied to assess the test's surface validity and content validity index. The final edition of the 19-item PSSCT contained 3 sections assessing coping with typical symptoms and symptoms associated with vomiting and twitching. Its psychometric properties were investigated in a community sample of 300 high-risk patients and family members.

resultsThe PSSCT was readily accepted by participants. It demonstrated adequate surface validity and content validity, and good internal consistency (KR20 = 0.822) and test-retest reliability (0.769), with difficulty (P) and degree of differentiation (D) ranges of 0.28-0.83 and 0.15-0.66, respectively. It was also able to distinguish between individuals who had/had not experienced a stroke. Experienced individuals scored significantly higher overall and on coping with typical symptoms and twitching (P<0.01).

conclusionsThe PSSCT can practically and directly assess critical knowledge regarding coping with pre-hospital stroke symptoms and has good reliability and validity.

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Adaptation, PsychologicalAdultAgedEmergency Medical ServicesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient Education as TopicStrokeSurveys and Questionnaires

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