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Validation of the Caregiving at Life’s End questionnaire

Jennifer R. Salmon, University of South Florida
Jung Kwak, University of South Florida
Kimberly D. Acquaviva, The George Washington University
Kathleen A. Egan, Hospice Institute of the Florida Suncoast
Katherine E. Brandt, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Abstract

The researchers in this study developed and validated a questionnaire to measure the needs of end-of-life (EOL) caregivers. The model is used to facilitate meaningful and supportive experiences for both the patient and caregiver. The questionnaire was developed using existing scales of meaning, self acceptance, burden, and gain as well as new scales of caregiver comfort, importance of caregiving tasks, and caregiver closure. The sample included 34 current and 17 bereaved caregivers affiliated with The Hospice Institute of the Florida Suncoast. The scales performed well in terms of concurrent validity, internal consistency, and reliability.

Suggested Citation

Jennifer R. Salmon, Jung Kwak, Kimberly D. Acquaviva, Kathleen A. Egan, and Katherine E. Brandt. "Validation of the Caregiving at Life’s End questionnaire" American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine 22.3 (2005): 188-194.
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/kimberlyacquaviva/4