Translation and psychometric validation of the Persian Care Evaluation Scale-2 short version in bereaved family members of cancer patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To translate and evaluate the psychometric validation of the Persian version of the Care Evaluation Scale-2.0 Short (CES2.0-S) for bereaved family members of cancer patients.

Methods

This methodological study was conducted in Tehran in 2024. The scale was translated using forward-backward translation. Face validity was assessed through cognitive interviews with 10 bereaved family members, and content validity was evaluated by 10 palliative care experts using the Content Validity Index. Construct validity was examined through exploratory factor analysis and convergent validity. Reliability was assessed by internal consistency and test-retest stability over a two-week interval.

Results

A total of 237 bereaved family members participated. Exploratory factor ana

SUBMITTER: Roshan HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12538042 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature