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ArticleBMC palliative care2026

Validation of the short-form quality care questionnaire - palliative care in Brazilian patients with heart failure eligible for palliative care.

José Kléber de Figueiredo, Aldair Darlan Santos-de-Araújo, Patrícia Martins Santos, Mariana Campos Maia, Victória Pereira Frutuoso, Daniel Santos Rocha, Renan Shida Marinho, Ellen de Souza Pereira, Audrey Borghi-Silva, Paulo Ícaro Paixão Silva and 2 more

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José Kléber de FigueiredoPostgraduate Program in Health Management and Care, Ceuma University, Street Josué Montello, number 1, Jardim Renascença, São Luís, MA, 65075-120, Brazil.
Aldair Darlan Santos-de-AraújoPostgraduate Program in Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
Patrícia Martins SantosDepartment of Physical Therapy, Ceuma University, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
Mariana Campos MaiaDepartment of Physical Therapy, Ceuma University, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
Victória Pereira FrutuosoDepartment of Physical Therapy, Ceuma University, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
Daniel Santos RochaPostgraduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
Renan Shida MarinhoCardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Laboratory (LACAP), Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
Ellen de Souza PereiraDepartment of Physical Therapy, Ceuma University, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
Audrey Borghi-SilvaPostgraduate Program in Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil.
Paulo Ícaro Paixão SilvaLaboratory for Clinical and Functional Investigation of Chronic Non- Communicable Diseases (LABICLIN), State University of Maranhão, Itapecuru Mirim, MA, Brazil.
Almir Vieira Dibai-FilhoPostgraduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, MA, Brazil.
Daniela Bassi-DibaiPostgraduate Program in Health Management and Care, Ceuma University, Street Josué Montello, number 1, Jardim Renascença, São Luís, MA, 65075-120, Brazil. danielabassifisio@gmail.com.

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Abstract

backgroundThe Brazilian version of the Quality Care Questionnaire - Palliative Care (QCQ-PC) is an instrument developed to assess the quality of care provided in palliative care.

objectiveTo structurally validate the Brazilian version of the QCQ-PC for use in individuals with HF eligible for palliative care. METHODOLOGY: This study aimed to structurally validate the QCQ-PC, following the Consensus-Based Standards for the Selection of Health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN). Data were collected using the QCQ-PC, 36-Item Short Form Health Survey Instrument (SF-36), and Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ). Internal consistency was calculated using Cronbach's alpha and, structural validity was assessed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Construct validity was assessed by correlations between QCQ-PC and SF-36.

resultsThe study sample (n = 113) consisted predominantly of middle-aged to older adults mainly classified as NYHA class I (36.3%) or III (32.7%). The structural validity of the two-domain of the QCQ-PC was confirmed by adequate fit indices: χ²/df = 1.46; CFI = 0.979; TLI = 0.971; RMSEA = 0.064; SRMR = 0.067; and with factor loadings ≥ 0.30. Construct validity was demonstrated by correlations of less than 0.30 between the QCQ-PC and SF-36 domains. Reliability was adequate, with ICC values ​​above 0.80 for both domains, measurement error less than 10%, and Cronbach's alpha greater than 0.70.

conclusionThe internal structure with two domains is the most suitable for use in individuals with FH eligible for palliative care through the QCQ-PC. The constructs are valid and reliable, with adequate internal consistency.

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Heart FailurePalliative CarePsychometricsQuality of Health CareAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBrazilFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedReproducibility of ResultsSurveys and QuestionnairesHeart failurePalliative careProfessional communication

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