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Psychometric Properties of S elf‐ C are R equisites S cale ( SCRS ‐h) in Hospitalized Patients Diagnosed With Schizophrenia
Author(s) -
RoldánMerino Juan,
MiguelRuiz Dolores,
LluchCanut Ma Teresa,
PuigLlobet Montserrat,
FeriaRaposo Isabel
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
perspectives in psychiatric care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6163
pISSN - 0031-5990
DOI - 10.1111/ppc.12133
Subject(s) - schizophrenia (object oriented programming) , scale (ratio) , psychiatry , medicine , psychometrics , psychology , clinical psychology , quantum mechanics , physics
Purpose The purpose of this study was to adapt the community version of the S elf‐ C are R equisites S cale so as to be able to use it in a hospital context and to validate the new version in patients with schizophrenia. Design and Methods An initial phase was conducted to develop the questionnaire by means of a panel of experts. The validation of the psychometric properties was conducted using a sample of 264 patients. Findings The new version showed good internal consistency and stability over time. The confirmatory factor analysis showed that the theoretical model fit the self‐care requisites proposed in O rem's nursing theory from which it was drawn. Practice Implications The new version is a valid and reliable instrument for use in clinical practice.