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ArticleScientific reports2025

Development and validation of a questionnaire to assess quality of life in Australian adults with type 1 diabetes: a pilot psychometric study.

Janine Paul, Catherine R Knight-Agarwal, M Abu Saleh, Peter Davoren, Rati Jani

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Janine PaulSchool of Clinical Science, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, 2617, Australia. u3189207@uni.canberra.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4816-6192
Catherine R Knight-AgarwalSchool of Clinical Science, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, 2617, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0121-4900
M Abu SalehDiscipline of Management Studies, Faculty of Business, Government and Law, University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, 2601, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3759-1521
Peter DavorenDiabetes and Endocrinology, Adult Outpatient Department, Gold Coast University Hospital and Health Service, 1 Hospital Boulevard, D Block, Area 4, Southport, QLD, 4215, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3273-3842
Rati JaniSchool of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Southport, QLD, 4215, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0915-4420

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Abstract

The burdensome nature of managing type 1 diabetes (T1D) can influence psychological well-being and reduce quality of life (QoL). This pilot study aims to develop and validate a new questionnaire identifying factors impacting the QoL of Australian adults with T1D. Questionnaire development included literature review, pre-testing, semi-structured interviews, expert evaluation, and pilot testing. Questionnaire validation involved an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to identify the initial factor structure. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) determined domain validity. Further statistical analysis included convergent, relative, predictive validity, and reliability. The initial questionnaire had 28-items relating to physical, psychological, social, and dietary well-being. CFA revealed 'psychological' and 'social' items underpinned the four questionnaire domains. The four domains identified were: (1) 'Coping and Adjusting' (4-items), (2) 'Fear and Worry' (4-items), (3) 'Loss and Grief' (3-items), and (4) 'Social Impact' (4-items). Significant correlations were revealed between 'Coping and Adjusting' and HbA1c (r

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1PsychometricsQuality of LifeAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAustraliaFactor Analysis, StatisticalFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsReproducibility of ResultsSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultQuality of lifeQuestionnaireReliabilityType 1 diabetesValidity

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PMID40594324
PMCPMC12218063

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