Psychometric Properties of the Greek Version of Demoralization Scale-II (DS-II) in Patients with Cancer
Introduction: The concept of demoralization is used to describe situations of existential distress and self-perceived inability to effectively deal with stressors. The Demoralization Scale-II (DS-II) is a short and modified version of the original DS that measures the level of demoralization in pati...
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| author | Tania-Flora Elmasian Maria Nikoloudi Eleni Tsilika Sotiria Kostopoulou Anna Zygogianni Stylianos Katsaragakis Kyriaki Mystakidou |
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| description | Introduction: The concept of demoralization is used to describe situations of existential distress and self-perceived inability to effectively deal with stressors. The Demoralization Scale-II (DS-II) is a short and modified version of the original DS that measures the level of demoralization in patients. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Greek version of the Greek Demoralisation Scale-II (DS-II GR) in the population of patients with cancer. Methods: The main tool used in this cross-sectional study is the DS-II GR translated and evaluated for its psychometric properties in a sample of 150 Greek patients with cancer. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), convergent validity, known groups’ validity, cut-off points, internal consistency reliability and test-retest reliability were done. Results: According to the CFA, a two-factor model emerged with a different conceptual content and grouping than the original. The correlation coefficients between DS-II GR and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-Greek (HADS-GR) The internal consistency of DS-II GR for factor 1, factor 2, and total score were measured with Cronbach’s alpha and calculated to be 0.906, 0.810, and 0.913. Conclusion: The Greek version of the demoralization scale is reliable and valid for assessing demoralization in Greek patients with cancer. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d2173a5276434ace9acef1fccfcbdef02023-09-27T08:50:00ZengTabriz University of Medical SciencesJournal of Caring Sciences2251-99202023-06-0112210310910.34172/jcs.2023.31856jcs-31856Psychometric Properties of the Greek Version of Demoralization Scale-II (DS-II) in Patients with CancerTania-Flora Elmasian0Maria Nikoloudi1Eleni Tsilika2Sotiria Kostopoulou3Anna Zygogianni4Stylianos Katsaragakis5Kyriaki Mystakidou6Social Policy and Social Anthropology, Ministry of Migration and Asylum, Asylum Service Case Officer, GreecePain Relief and Palliative Care Unit, Aretaieion Hospital, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, GreeceHealth Psychologist, Pain Relief and Palliative Care Unit, Aretaieion Hospital, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, GreecePain Relief and Palliative Care Unit, Aretaieion Hospital, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, GreeceDepartment of Radiology, Aretaieion Hospital, School of Medicine, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GreeceDepartment of Nursing, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GreecePain Relief and Palliative Care Unit, Aretaieion Hospital, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, GreeceIntroduction: The concept of demoralization is used to describe situations of existential distress and self-perceived inability to effectively deal with stressors. The Demoralization Scale-II (DS-II) is a short and modified version of the original DS that measures the level of demoralization in patients. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Greek version of the Greek Demoralisation Scale-II (DS-II GR) in the population of patients with cancer. Methods: The main tool used in this cross-sectional study is the DS-II GR translated and evaluated for its psychometric properties in a sample of 150 Greek patients with cancer. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), convergent validity, known groups’ validity, cut-off points, internal consistency reliability and test-retest reliability were done. Results: According to the CFA, a two-factor model emerged with a different conceptual content and grouping than the original. The correlation coefficients between DS-II GR and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-Greek (HADS-GR) The internal consistency of DS-II GR for factor 1, factor 2, and total score were measured with Cronbach’s alpha and calculated to be 0.906, 0.810, and 0.913. Conclusion: The Greek version of the demoralization scale is reliable and valid for assessing demoralization in Greek patients with cancer.https://jcs.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/jcs-12-2-103.pdfcancerpalliative careanxietydepressiondemoralization |
| spellingShingle | Tania-Flora Elmasian Maria Nikoloudi Eleni Tsilika Sotiria Kostopoulou Anna Zygogianni Stylianos Katsaragakis Kyriaki Mystakidou Psychometric Properties of the Greek Version of Demoralization Scale-II (DS-II) in Patients with Cancer Journal of Caring Sciences cancer palliative care anxiety depression demoralization |
| title | Psychometric Properties of the Greek Version of Demoralization Scale-II (DS-II) in Patients with Cancer |
| title_full | Psychometric Properties of the Greek Version of Demoralization Scale-II (DS-II) in Patients with Cancer |
| title_fullStr | Psychometric Properties of the Greek Version of Demoralization Scale-II (DS-II) in Patients with Cancer |
| title_full_unstemmed | Psychometric Properties of the Greek Version of Demoralization Scale-II (DS-II) in Patients with Cancer |
| title_short | Psychometric Properties of the Greek Version of Demoralization Scale-II (DS-II) in Patients with Cancer |
| title_sort | psychometric properties of the greek version of demoralization scale ii ds ii in patients with cancer |
| topic | cancer palliative care anxiety depression demoralization |
| url | https://jcs.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/jcs-12-2-103.pdf |
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