Development and validation of a self-care scale for older adults undergoing hip fracture surgery: the HFS-SC.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The ability to take care of oneself after hip fracture surgery is important for older adults. Various scales have been developed for evaluation of this ability, but a scale specifically focusing on hip fracture has not been developed. The aim of this study was to develop and validate a scale (Hip Fracture Surgery Self-Care Scale, HFS-SC) to evaluate self-care for older adults undergoing hip fracture surgery.

Methods

The scale was developed according to the guidelines by DeVellis. Initial items were derived from a literature review and individual interviews with 11 older adults who underwent hip fracture surgery. To confirm the suitability of the questions, a preliminary survey was conducted on 25 older adults. Psychometric testing was performed on 300 older adults

SUBMITTER: Jeon EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9308275 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature