Psychometric validation of the Hospital Stress Questionnaire.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Psychological stress experienced by inpatients has been shown to be associated with poorer post-hospital outcomes. Research that explores and intervenes to address in-hospital stress and ameliorate negative patient outcomes requires a valid measurement tool. The Hospital Stress Questionnaire (HSQ) was developed for this purpose. The aims of the current study were to psychometrically validate the HSQ, identify latent factors, reduce the number of items within the HSQ, and explore the psychometric properties of longer and shorter versions of the scale.

Methods

A nationally representative sample of recent NHS hospital inpatients (N =  660; mean age =  54.0, range =  18-97) completed the HSQ within a survey of patient experiences; 32 of which completed the measure a s

SUBMITTER: Ford DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11981188 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature