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ArticleFatigue : biomedicine, health & behavior2024

Face and content validity of a holistic assessment questionnaire to assess cancer-related fatigue after breast cancer.

Kim A E Wijlens, Annemieke Witteveen, Lian Beenhakker, Ester J M Siemerink, Reinoud Achterkamp, Sabine Siesling, Miriam M R Vollenbroek-Hutten, Christina Bode

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Kim A E WijlensDepartment of Biomedical Signals and Systems, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8542-5494
Annemieke WitteveenDepartment of Biomedical Signals and Systems, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5581-6478
Lian BeenhakkerDepartment of Biomedical Signals and Systems, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5514-2407
Ester J M SiemerinkDepartment of Internal Medicine, ZiekenhuisGroep Twente, Hengelo, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6946-7651
Reinoud AchterkampDepartment of Oncology Rehabilitation and Pain, Roessingh Rehabilitation Center, Enschede, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2953-2161
Sabine SieslingDepartment of Health Technology and Services Research, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0273-824X
Miriam M R Vollenbroek-HuttenDepartment of Biomedical Signals and Systems, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8730-1487
Christina BodeDepartment of Psychology, Health and Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1641-8028

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Abstract

Background and objective: Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) affects the quality of life after breast cancer. In a previous study, we developed a 72-item questionnaire that assesses CRF from a holistic point of view; named the Holistic Assessment of CRF (HA-CRF) questionnaire. The current study assessed the face and content validity of the HA-CRF questionnaire. Methods: Using a mixed-method approach, ten breast cancer survivors (BCS) did a cognitive walkthrough of the HA-CRF via an app followed by a semi-structured interview about relevancy and essentiality (qualitative). In addition, ten health care professionals (HCPs) assessed the relevancy, clarity, and essentiality of each item via a questionnaire (quantitative). Results: BCS indicated minor textual improvement for four items and six items were not completely clear. The app was considered easy to use and the HC-CRF was on average completed in 18 minutes. The HA-CRF questionnaire provided openness about fatigue and gave the feeling of being heard. The items were helpful and induced self-awareness. HCPs indicated 71% of items being very clear or minor revisions proposed by the minority, with 64% of items being essential and 92% considered relevant. Conclusions: The HA-CRF showed good face and excellent content validity. Further research is needed to assess its ability to monitor in daily life.

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cancer-related fatigueHolistic monitoringmixed methodpersonalized caresurvivorship

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