Screening of psycho-oncologic issues: Validation of a checklist

• Published in: Psicooncologia Vol. 10; no. 2-3; pp. 407 - 415
• Main Authors: Oscar Galindo Vázquez, Mayelli Muñóz Martínez, Sofía Campos Ugalde, Edith Rojas Castillo, María Cristina Maya Vázquez, Salvador Alvarado Aguilar
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Universidad Complutense de Madrid 01-01-2014
• Subjects: Calidad de vida; Evaluación psicológica; Lista de chequeo; Pacientes con cáncer; Psico-oncología; Validación
• DOI: 10.5209/rev_PSIC.2013.v10.n2-3.43458
• EISSN: 1988-8287
• ISSN: 1696-7240

Objective: Develop and validate a Checklist of psycho-oncologic issues (LC-Psycho-onco) for oncologic patients in treatment. Method: We included 200 patients at the National Cancer Institute (INCAN). The sample collection was for availability during the period of October 2012 to January 2013.
Results: An oblique factor analysis presented a three-factor model with 16 indicators and two reagents. The internal consistency of the global scale showed a satisfactory index (α= 0.811). The Cronbach’s alphas for each subscale were worth 0.753 and 0.507 which explain 43.81% of the variance. The validity through the correlation with concurrent measures showed significant results (Pearson’s r = .51 to .68, p<0.05).
Conclusions: The LC-Psycho-onco showed adequate psychometric properties. Being a brief and easy instrument it is useful for both clinical practice and investigation. It provides a guide for planning psychological interventions.