Ther Apher Dial. 2022 Apr 19. doi: 10.1111/1744-9987.13858. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to translate, linguistically validate and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Shortened Xerostomia Inventory (SXI) among Turkish patients undergoing hemodialysis.
METHODS: The study was conducted with 81 chronic hemodialysis patients in the hemodialysis units of two state hospitals between June and August 2020. Explanatory Factor Analysis (EFA) were implemented to test the construct validity. In addition, the test-retest method was performed to test the reliability and consistency of the scale over time.
RESULTS: A total of 81 patients participated in the study. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of SXI was 0.788. The mean values for the test was 12.84±6.78 and re-test scores was 11.03±6.88. ICC value calculated as 0.992 and accordingly a statistically significant relationship between the test and retest scores (p<0.001).
CONCLUSIONS: Our study showed that the SXI is a valid and reliable measurement tool for Turkish hemodialysis patients.
PMID:35438251 | DOI:10.1111/1744-9987.13858
