Perceived dignity is an unrecognized source of emotional distress in patients with rheumatic diseases: Results from the validation of the Mexican version of the Patient Dignity Inventory.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Dignity has rarely been explored in patients with rheumatic diseases (RMDs), which contrasts with patients´ observations that dignity is a relevant area for research focus. The study's primary objective was to adapt and validate the Mexican version of the Patient Dignity Inventory (PDI-Mx) in patients with RMDs, and to estimate the proportion of patients with distress related to perceived dignity (DPD) assessed with the PDI-Mx.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was developed in 2 phases. Phase 1 consisted of pilot testing and questionnaire feasibility (n = 50 patients), PDI-Mx content validity (experts' agreement), construct validity (exploratory factor analysis), discriminant validity (Heterotrait-Monotrait correlations' rate [HTMT]), criterion validity (Spear

SUBMITTER: Pascual-Ramos V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10403073 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature