Psychometric re-evaluation of the German version of the Physicians' Reaction to Uncertainty Scale.

ABSTRACT: Uncertainties are an integral part of medicine and can lead to adverse effects if not addressed. However, assessing these uncertainties can be a challenging task. The Physicians' Reaction to Uncertainty (PRU) scale is a widely used tool to assess behavioral and emotional reactions to uncertainty. This study aims to examine the factorial structure and re-evaluate the psychometric properties of the German version in a heterogeneous sample of physicians. We conducted an online survey among German physicians, irrespective of their medical specialties. We calculated means, standard deviations, and difficulty and discrimination indices for the items. We computed Cronbach's alpha for all subscales. We used confirmatory factor analyses to assess factorial validity due to discrepancies in the assig

SUBMITTER: Zybarth D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12365602 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature