Psychometric properties for Persian version Demoralization Scale‐24 (DS‐24) in Iranian cancer patients

Background This study focuses on the phenomenon of demoralization, a common experience among terminally ill patients, especially those diagnosed with cancer. The primary objective is to adapt and validate a practical assessment tool for demoralization, the Demoralization Scale‐24 (DS‐24), within the...

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Published in:Brain and behavior 2024-07, Vol.14 (7), p.e3589-n/a
Main Authors: Mousavi, Nazanin, Piryaei, Mandana, Nooripour, Roghieh, Kissane, David, Hooshyari, Zahra, Effatpanah, Mohammad, Ghanbari, Nikzad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Anxiety disorders
Cancer
Cronbach's alpha
Cross-Sectional Studies
Demoralization
Discriminant analysis
Emotional disorders
Factor Analysis, Statistical
Fatalities
Female
Humans
Iran
Male
Middle Aged
Mood disorders
Neoplasms - psychology
Original
patient
Patients
Persian language
Psychometrics - instrumentation
Psychometrics - standards
Questionnaires
Reproducibility of Results
Surveys and Questionnaires - standards
translation
Translations
Validity
Young Adult
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Summary:Background This study focuses on the phenomenon of demoralization, a common experience among terminally ill patients, especially those diagnosed with cancer. The primary objective is to adapt and validate a practical assessment tool for demoralization, the Demoralization Scale‐24 (DS‐24), within the context of Iranian society. Methods In this cross‐sectional study, we employed the DS‐24 as the principal instrument, which had been exactly translated and evaluated for its psychometric properties in 160 Persian cancer patients. The assessment included exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), as well as evaluations of convergent validity and internal consistency or reliability. Results The CFA unveiled a five‐factor model, consistent with the original structure of the DS‐24. Moreover, statistically significant correlations were observed between the DS‐24 and both the Beck Depression and MUNSH happiness scales. Cronbach's alpha indicated high internal consistency, with a value of .92 for the total score. Conclusion In Iran, like in other countries, the demoralization questionnaire demonstrates significant validity and reliability. This ensures the timely diagnosis of demoralization in cancer patients and the prompt initiation of therapeutic interventions.  
ISSN:2162-3279
2162-3279
DOI:10.1002/brb3.3589