Carlos K H Wong1, Edmond P H Choi2, James H L Tsu3, Brian S H Ho3, Ada T L Ng3, W Y Chin2, M K Yiu3. 1. Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, University of Hong Kong, 3/F, Ap Lei Chau Clinic, 161 Ap Lei Chau Main Street, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong. carlosho@hku.hk. 2. Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, University of Hong Kong, 3/F, Ap Lei Chau Clinic, 161 Ap Lei Chau Main Street, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong. 3. Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to assess the validity, reliability and sensitivity of the FACT-P (version 4) in Chinese males with prostate cancer. METHODS: Construct validity was assessed using Spearman's correlation test against the 12-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12v2). Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were assessed using Cronbach's α coefficient and intra-class correlation coefficient, respectively. Sensitivity was determined by performing known-group comparisons by independent t test. RESULTS: FACT-P subscale scores had a moderate correlation with the corresponding SF-12v2 domain score that conceptually measures the similar construct providing evidence for adequate construct validity. Internal consistency was acceptable (α: 0.687-0.900) for all subscales aside from the Prostate Cancer Subscale (α: 0.505) and Trial Outcome Index (α: 0.562). FACT-P subscale and total scores showed good test-retest reliability (range 0.753-0.913). All total scales and most of the subscales were sensitive in detecting differences between patients with different levels of functional impairment but not different cancer stages or levels of prostate-specific antigen. CONCLUSIONS: The measure is a valid and reliable measure to assess the health-related quality of life of Chinese males with prostate cancer. The FACT-P is sensitive to detect difference between patients with varying functional status.
PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to assess the validity, reliability and sensitivity of the FACT-P (version 4) in Chinese males with prostate cancer. METHODS: Construct validity was assessed using Spearman's correlation test against the 12-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12v2). Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were assessed using Cronbach's α coefficient and intra-class correlation coefficient, respectively. Sensitivity was determined by performing known-group comparisons by independent t test. RESULTS: FACT-P subscale scores had a moderate correlation with the corresponding SF-12v2 domain score that conceptually measures the similar construct providing evidence for adequate construct validity. Internal consistency was acceptable (α: 0.687-0.900) for all subscales aside from the Prostate Cancer Subscale (α: 0.505) and Trial Outcome Index (α: 0.562). FACT-P subscale and total scores showed good test-retest reliability (range 0.753-0.913). All total scales and most of the subscales were sensitive in detecting differences between patients with different levels of functional impairment but not different cancer stages or levels of prostate-specific antigen. CONCLUSIONS: The measure is a valid and reliable measure to assess the health-related quality of life of Chinese males with prostate cancer. The FACT-P is sensitive to detect difference between patients with varying functional status.
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Chinese; Prostate cancer; Psychometrics; Quality of life; Reliability; Validity
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