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Face and content validity of a holistic assessment questionnaire to assess cancer-related fatigue after breast cancer.
Wijlens, Kim A E; Witteveen, Annemieke; Beenhakker, Lian; Siemerink, Ester J M; Achterkamp, Reinoud; Siesling, Sabine; Vollenbroek-Hutten, Miriam M R; Bode, Christina.
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  • Wijlens KAE; Department of Biomedical Signals and Systems, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.
  • Witteveen A; Department of Biomedical Signals and Systems, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.
  • Beenhakker L; Department of Biomedical Signals and Systems, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.
  • Siemerink EJM; Department of Internal Medicine, ZiekenhuisGroep Twente, Hengelo, The Netherlands.
  • Achterkamp R; Department of Oncology Rehabilitation and Pain, Roessingh Rehabilitation Center, Enschede, The Netherlands.
  • Siesling S; Department of Health Technology and Services Research, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.
  • Vollenbroek-Hutten MMR; Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation (IKNL), Utrecht, The Netherlands.
  • Bode C; Department of Biomedical Signals and Systems, Technical Medical Centre, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.
Fatigue ; 12(4): 293-307, 2024.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39290853
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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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Fatigue Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Países Bajos Pais de publicación: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Fatigue Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Países Bajos Pais de publicación: Reino Unido