Reliability and validity of the caregiver quality of life index‐cancer (CQOLC) scale in Turkish cancer caregivers
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Aims and objectives. The aim of this study was to translate the Caregiver Quality of Life Index‐Cancer into Turkish and test the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Caregiver Quality of Life Index‐Cancer in Turkey. Background. Cancer is a chronic illness that affects the entire family and deteriorates the quality of life of cancer caregivers. The Caregiver Quality of Life Index‐Cancer is a widely used instrument to measure quality of life in cancer caregivers. Therefore, identifying and increasing quality of life benefits of cancer caregivers. Design. Methodological research design. Method. This study describes the translation process of The Caregiver Quality of Life Index‐Cancer into Turkish and testing its reliability and validity on quality of life in cancer caregivers. The questionnaire was translated using a back‐translation technique. The statistical analysis was carried out using Cronbach’s alpha to test the internal consistency of the Caregiver Quality of Life Index‐Cancer scale while confirmatory and exploratory factor analyses were carried out using principal component analysis with varimax rotation and Kaiser Normalization to test its construct validity. Results. The Cronbach’s alpha was found to be reliability for the total scale was 0·88 and subscale alpha coefficients ranged from 0·73–0·83. Confirmatory factor analysis resulted in four factor structure: burden, distruptiveness, positive adaptation and financial concerns. Conclusion. The effects of providing care for patients with cancer on caregiver quality of life have not yet been adequately explored in Turkey. The results of this study suggest that the Turkish version of the Caregiver Quality of Life Index‐Cancer is a reliable and valid supplementary measure of the quality of life in cancer caregivers in Turkey. Relevance of clinical practice. In research and practice, valid measurement instruments are needed to assess Quality of Life in Turkish cancer caregivers. The Caregiver Quality of Life Index‐Cancer scale is simple to administer and nurses by using this equipment in routine appointments will be able to better identify caregiver at risk for developing cancer related distress and worse Quality of Life.
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Los cuidadores y pacientes con cáncer reportaron dificultades para el pago de la asistencia sanitaria debido a los altos costos y reconocieron con mayor frecuencia tener dificultades económicas si los ingresos del hogar eran bajos.
“Entre sus hallazgos, los cuidadores y pacientes con cáncer reportaron dificultades para el pago de la asistencia sanitaria debido a los altos costos y reconocieron con mayor frecuencia tener dificultades económicas si los ingresos del hogar eran bajos.”
From Factores relacionados con sobrecarga del cuidador informal de pacientes con cáncer avanzado (2024) · cites this paper as [50]
Varios estudios han evaluado el impacto económico que tiene el cáncer en los diferentes aspectos del contexto familiar.
“Varios estudios han evaluado el impacto económico que tiene el cáncer en los diferentes aspectos del contexto familiar (50-53)”
From Factores relacionados con sobrecarga del cuidador informal de pacientes con cáncer avanzado (2024) · cites this paper as [50]
Algunos cuidadores reportaron pérdidas de días laborales por ayudar a su familiar, lo que se traducía en menores ingresos para el hogar; en otros casos, se documentó incluso la suspensión del tratamiento oncológico debido a dificultades económicas.
“Adicionalmente, algunos cuidadores reportaron pérdidas de días laborales por ayudar a su familiar, lo que se traducía en menores ingresos para el hogar; en otros casos, se documentó incluso la suspensión del tratamiento oncológico debido a dificultades económicas (50).”
From Factores relacionados con sobrecarga del cuidador informal de pacientes con cáncer avanzado (2024) · cites this paper as [50]
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Korean version of the Caregiver Quality of Life Index ? Cancer (CQOLC-K)
Rhee, Y. S., Shin, D. O., Lee, K. M., Yu, H. J., Kim, J. W., Kim, S. O., Lee, R., Lee, Y. O., Kim, N. S., & Yun, Y. H. (2005) · Quality of Life Research · doi:10.1007/s11136-004-1264-2 · Cited by 63 · see citing works
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Hernández Castillo, C. I., Muñoz Medina, S. E., & Sánchez Pedraza, R. (2024) · Avances en Enfermería · doi:10.15446/av.enferm.v42n1.106557 · Cited by 1 · see citing works
- Authors
- Bektas, H. A., & Ozer, Z. C.
- Venue
- Journal of Clinical Nursing
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2009-10-07
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 21
- Pages
- 3003-3012
- ISSN
- 0962-1067 (ISSN-L)
- 1365-2702
- OpenAlex
- W1782431684
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- 41
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- FWCI
- 1.00
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Clinical Nursing (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- Akdeniz Üniversitesi
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Nursing care and research
- Social Sciences › Education › Health Education and Validation
- Keywords
- cancer caregivers, caregiver quality of life, Turkish translation, psychometric validation, caregiver burden, financial concerns, family caregivers, cancer-related distress
- MeSH terms
- Adult, Aged, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Neoplasms, Quality of Life, Surveys and Questionnaires, Turkey, Caregivers
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