The Nordic Patient Experiences Questionnaire (NORPEQ): cross-national comparison of data quality, internal consistency and validity in four Nordic countries.

ABSTRACT: To evaluate the Nordic Patient Experiences Questionnaire (NORPEQ) for data quality, reliability and validity following surveys of patients in Finland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands. DESIGN, METHODS AND PARTICIPANTS: The NORPEQ was mailed to 500 patients randomly selected after receiving inpatient treatment in Finland, Norway and Sweden. The NORPEQ was also included in a national survey in Norway and in the Faroe Islands. Dimensionality was assessed using principal component analysis and internal consistency by item-total correlation and Cronbach's α. Construct validity was assessed by correlating NORPEQ scores with variables known to be related to patient experiences. Somatic hospitals in Finland, Faroe Islands, Norway and Sweden. Item missing, internal consistency reliability an

SUBMITTER: Skudal KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3367149 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature