ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Psychometric Testing of the Spanish Modified Version of the Mini-Suffering State Examination.
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- An umbrella review of patient- and carer-reported measures for assessing adult end-of-life care quality outcomes.EClinicalMedicine · 2025Article
- Factors associated with suffering from dying in patients with cancer: a cross-sectional analytical study among bereaved caregivers.BMC palliative care · 2023Article
- The German version of the Mini Suffering State Examination (MSSE) for people with advanced dementia living in nursing homes.BMC geriatrics · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe mini-suffering state examination is a valid and reliable measure that have been used to assess suffering in patients with advanced cancer. The aim of this study was to carry out a psychometric analysis of the Spanish version of the mini-suffering state examination.
methodA validation study was conducted. Seventy-two informal caregivers of deceased patients in palliative care were included in this study. A psychometric testing of content validity, internal consistency, and convergent validity with the Spanish version of the quality of dying and death questionnaire was performed.
resultsThe original instrument was modified to be used by informal caregivers. The content validity was acceptable (0.96), and the internal consistency was moderate (α = 0.67). Convergent validity was demonstrated (r = -0.64).
conclusionThe Spanish modified version of the MSSE showed satisfactory measurement properties. The Spanish modified version of MSSE can be useful to facilitate screening, monitor progress, and guide treatment decisions in end-of-life cancer patients.
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