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ArticleHealth and quality of life outcomes2020

The adaptation and validation of the satisfaction with stroke care questionnaire (Homesat) (SASC10-My™) for use in public primary healthcare facilities caring for long- term stroke survivors residing at home in the community.

Aznida Firzah Abdul Aziz, Chai-Eng Tan, Mohd Fairuz Ali, Syed Mohamed Aljunid

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Aznida Firzah Abdul AzizDepartment of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. draznida@ppukm.ukm.edu.my.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7620-4008
Chai-Eng TanDepartment of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Mohd Fairuz AliDepartment of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Syed Mohamed AljunidCommunity Health Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre · MY

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Pusat Pengurusan Penyelidikan dan Instrumentasi GUP UKM-2011-327
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Abstract

backgroundSatisfaction with post stroke services would assist stakeholders in addressing gaps in service delivery. Tools used to evaluate satisfaction with stroke care services need to be validated to match healthcare services provided in each country. Studies on satisfaction with post discharge stroke care delivery in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) are scarce, despite knowledge that post stroke care delivery is fragmented and poorly coordinated. This study aims to modify and validate the HomeSat subscale of the Dutch Satisfaction with Stroke Care-19 (SASC-19) questionnaire for use in Malaysia and in countries with similar public healthcare services in the region.

methodsThe HomeSat subscale of the Dutch SASC-19 questionnaire (11 items) underwent back-to-back translation to produce a Malay language version. Content validation was done by Family Medicine Specialists involved in community post-stroke care. Community social support services in the original questionnaire were substituted with equivalent local services to ensure contextual relevance. Internal consistency reliability was determined using Cronbach alpha. Exploratory factor analysis was done to validate the factor structure of the Malay version of the questionnaire (SASC10-My™). The SASC10-My™ was then tested on 175 post-stroke patients who were recruited at ten public primary care healthcentres across Peninsular Malaysia, in a trial-within a trial study.

resultsOne item from the original Dutch SASC19 (HomeSat) was dropped. Internal consistency for remaining 10 items was high (Cronbach alpha 0.830). Exploratory factor analysis showed the SASC10-My™ had 2 factors: discharge transition and social support services after discharge. The mean total score for SASC10-My™ was 10.74 (SD 7.33). Overall, only 18.2% were satisfied with outpatient stroke care services (SASC10-My™ score ≥ 20). Detailed analysis revealed only 10.9% of respondents were satisfied with discharge transition services, while only 40.9% were satisfied with support services after discharge.

conclusionsThe SASC10-My™ questionnaire is a reliable and valid tool to measure caregiver or patient satisfaction with outpatient stroke care services in the Malaysian healthcare setting. Studies linking discharge protocol patterns and satisfaction with outpatient stroke care services should be conducted to improve care delivery and longer-term outcomes.

trial registrationNo.: ACTRN12616001322426 (Registration Date: 21st September 2016.

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Practice Guidelines as TopicAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAmbulatory CareCaregiversCross-Sectional StudiesFactor Analysis, StatisticalFemaleHome Care ServicesHumansMalaysiaMaleMiddle AgedPatient SatisfactionPersonal SatisfactionAccessEvaluationHealth care qualityLonger-term strokeOutpatient stroke facilitiesPatient satisfactionStroke

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