Validating a Questionnaire for Kidney Transplant Recipients
Author Information
Author(s): Knut Stavem, Rüdiger Ganss
Primary Institution: Akershus University Hospital
Hypothesis
The study aimed to assess the reliability and construct validity of a Norwegian version of the ESRD-SCL in renal transplant recipients.
Conclusion
The Norwegian translation of the ESRD-SCL showed satisfactory internal consistency reliability, test-retest reliability, and construct validity, at the level of the original German version.
Supporting Evidence
- The ESRD-SCL showed good internal consistency reliability with Cronbach's alpha ranging from 0.72 to 0.81.
- Test-retest reliability was excellent with intraclass coefficients ranging from 0.87 to 0.95.
- The study included 53 kidney transplant recipients who completed the questionnaires.
Takeaway
This study checked if a questionnaire for kidney transplant patients works well in Norwegian. It found that it does a good job of measuring their quality of life.
Methodology
The study involved 53 kidney transplant recipients who completed the ESRD-SCL and SF-36 questionnaires to assess reliability and validity.
Limitations
The study was cross-sectional, conducted in one hospital, and had a limited sample size.
Participant Demographics
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Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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