Validation of the PACIC Questionnaire in the Netherlands
Author Information
Author(s): Wensing Michel, van Lieshout Jan, Jung Hans Peter, Hermsen Jan, Rosemann Thomas
Primary Institution: Scientific Institute for Quality in Healthcare, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre
Hypothesis
Can a Dutch version of the PACIC questionnaire effectively measure patient-reported structured chronic care?
Conclusion
A translated and validated Dutch version of the PACIC questionnaire is now available.
Supporting Evidence
- The PACIC questionnaire was validated in the USA and Germany before being adapted for the Netherlands.
- Diabetes patients reported higher presence of structured chronic care than COPD patients.
- The study found significant associations between patient evaluations of general practice and PACIC scores.
Takeaway
Researchers created a Dutch version of a questionnaire to help doctors understand how well they are caring for patients with chronic illnesses, and it works pretty well.
Methodology
Observational study with patients completing a written questionnaire assessing chronic illness care.
Potential Biases
Potential translation issues may have led to misunderstandings of the questionnaire items.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and a high number of non-responders, which may affect the validity of the results.
Participant Demographics
Mean age of 68 years; 47% women; 36% with medium or high education.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.000
Statistical Significance
p<0.004
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