Validation of a Cystic Fibrosis Medication Knowledge Questionnaire:

Global Pediatric Health

BeverlyFitzPatrick¹ 

关键词: validity;    validation;    pediatrics;    cystic fibrosis;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2333794X17719803

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Low adherence to cystic fibrosis (CF) treatment is associated with poor health outcomes, while knowledge of the disease and medication regimen can positively influence adherence. This study’s purpose was to develop and validate a questionnaire to help determine CF medication knowledge of pediatric patients and caregivers. Our questionnaire had 37 items: 22 selected-response and 15 open-response questions. We used validation processes from the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. CF experts analyzed validity evidence based on content. Then, the questionnaire was field tested with 17 pediatric patients and 18 caregivers. The correlation between age and medication knowledge was medium (r = .33), but was not significant (P = .189). Cronbach’s α for the overall test was .84. Participants thought the questionnaire was important and suitable, with a few minor suggestions to improve wording. Strong validity evidence indicates the questionnaire could be used to assess medication knowledge and allow...

【 授权许可】

CC BY