Assessment of Hope in Pediatric Oncology: Development, Content and Face Validation of a Parental Questionnaire.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We outline the steps in creating and evaluating the content and face validity of the Questionnaire on Parental Hope in Pediatric Oncology (Q-PHPO), which measures the understanding of information provided by healthcare professionals (Part 1) and hope as experienced and perceived by parents (Part 2).

Methods

The development of the Q-PHPO was based on a literature review and 14 interviews with parents whose children had been diagnosed with cancer. The content and face validity were verified both quantitatively and qualitatively by assessing the clarity, relevance, and discomfort caused by the questionnaire, with input from expert parents (n = 7) and professionals (n = 10).

Results

In terms of clarity, most items had an item content validity index (I-CVI) ≥ 

SUBMITTER: Milville L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12363407 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature