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ArticleFrontiers in psychology2021

Validation and Psychometric Properties of the Minnesota Living With Heart Failure Questionnaire in Individuals With Coronary Artery Disease in Lithuania.

Julija Gecaite-Stonciene, Julius Burkauskas, Adomas Bunevicius, Vesta Steibliene, Jurate Macijauskiene, Julija Brozaitiene, Narseta Mickuviene, Nijole Kazukauskiene

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Article in Frontiers in psychology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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Julija Gecaite-StoncieneLaboratory of Behavioral Medicine, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Palanga, Lithuania.
Julius BurkauskasLaboratory of Behavioral Medicine, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Palanga, Lithuania.
Adomas BuneviciusLaboratory of Behavioral Medicine, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Palanga, Lithuania.
Vesta SteiblieneLaboratory of Behavioral Medicine, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Palanga, Lithuania.
Jurate MacijauskieneFaculty of Nursing, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Julija BrozaitieneLaboratory of Behavioral Medicine, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Palanga, Lithuania.
Narseta MickuvieneLaboratory of Behavioral Medicine, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Palanga, Lithuania.
Nijole KazukauskieneLaboratory of Behavioral Medicine, Neuroscience Institute, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Palanga, Lithuania.
Lithuanian University of Health Sciences · LT

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Abstract

backgroundHealth-related quality of life (HRQoL) is known to be impaired in individuals with coronary artery disease (CAD), especially in those after a recent acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Heart failure (HF) is a common burden in this population that significantly contributes to worsening HRQoL. To accurately measure the level of HRQoL in individuals with CAD after ACS, disease-specific scales, such as the Minnesota living with heart failure questionnaire (MLHFQ), are recommended. Nevertheless, to date, there has not been a study that would comprehensively evaluate the psychometric properties of the MLHFQ in a large sample of individuals with CAD after ACS. The debate regarding the internal structure of MLHFQ is also still present. Hence, this study aimed to translate the MLHFQ and evaluate its internal structure, reliability/precision, and validity in individuals with CAD following ACS in Lithuania.

methodsIn the cross-sectional study, 1,083 participants (70% men, age

resultsThe internal consistency of the MLHFQ subscales (0.79-0.88) was found to be good. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) provided the support for the three-factor model ("physical domain," "social domain," and "emotional domain") of the MLHFQ and showed acceptable fit [comparative fit indices (CFI) = 0.894; goodness-of-fit (GFI) = 0.898; non-normal fit index (NFI) = 0.879, and root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.073]. Regarding convergent evidence, significant associations were found between the MLHFQ domains and the SF-36 domains and EC (r's range 0.11-0.58).

conclusionThe current study completed cultural validation and provided further information on the psychometric characteristics of the MLHFQ in Lithuania, suggesting MLHFQ as a valid and reliable instrument to measure HRQoL. The Lithuanian version of MLHFQ is best described by a three-factor solution, measuring physical, social, and emotional dimensions of HRQoL among individuals with CAD following ACS.

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coronary artery diseasecross-culturalfactorial structuremeasuresMinnesota living with heart failure questionnairepsychometricsquality of lifevalidation

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