Patient Satisfaction in Breast Cancer Care: Development of the REPERES-60 Questionnaire
Author Information
Author(s): Defossez Gautier, Mathoulin-Pelissier Simone, Ingrand Isabelle, Gasquet Isabelle, Sifer-Riviere Lynda, Ingrand Pierre, Salamon Roger, Migeot Virginie
Primary Institution: University Hospital and University Institute of Public Health, Poitiers, France
Hypothesis
Can a new questionnaire effectively measure patient satisfaction with breast cancer care?
Conclusion
The REPERES-60 questionnaire is a valid tool for assessing patient satisfaction in breast cancer care.
Supporting Evidence
- The questionnaire was developed based on patient focus groups.
- It was validated with a large cohort of 820 women.
- The study found high internal consistency in the questionnaire.
- Divergent and discriminant validity were assessed and found satisfactory.
Takeaway
This study created a new questionnaire to help understand how happy breast cancer patients are with their care.
Methodology
The study involved focus groups to develop the questionnaire and a cohort of patients to validate it.
Limitations
Further testing is needed to confirm the questionnaire's effectiveness in different settings.
Participant Demographics
The average age of participants was 58 years, with a majority living with a partner.
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