Construction of the Chinese cancer-related fatigue assessment scale by using Delphi technique
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1672-7088.2009.12.040
- VernacularTitle:运用Delphi法构建中国癌因性疲乏评估量表
- Author:
Yan LI
;
Changrong YUAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Delphi method;
China;
Cancer-related fatigue;
Assessment
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2009;25(35):11-14
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To construct the Chinese cancer-related fatigue assessment tool by using Delphi technique.Methods A certain number of expels were chosen for consulting to form a consuiting scale.Two-round consultations were conducted and the results were analyzed.Results The Chinese cancer-related fatigue assessment scale was formed after 2-round consultation,including 3 dimensions and 20 items,which were:8 items for the physical fatigue,5 items for mental fatigue,7 items for emotional condition.Conclusions The Chinese cancer-related fatigue assessment scale formed by Delphi technique provides a research tool to evaluate fatigue of Chinese cancer patients accurately and presents targeted nursing interventions.