Psychometric assessment of the Chinese adaptation of the patient participation scale targeting inpatients: a validation research.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this research was to introduce, translate, and verify the Patient Participation Scale (PPS) within a Chinese context.

Methods

We applied a combination of internal consistency testing, item analysis, exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis. The research involved 453 individuals, comprising both outpatients and inpatients, across three Jinzhou Medical University-affiliated hospitals in China. Additionally, a subgroup of 50 patients underwent a retest after a 2-week interval to assess reliability.

Results

The adapted Chinese edition of the PPS included 21 items. Exploratory factor analysis identified four distinct factors, accounting for 66.199% of the total variance. Confirmatory factor analysis supported a suitable four-

SUBMITTER: Zhao R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11199876 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature