Caregiver Contribution to Self-Care in Ostomy Patient Index: Turkish Validity and Reliability Study

February 20, 2024 updated by: Tülin YILDIZ, Namik Kemal University

This study was conducted to evaluate the Turkish validity and reliability of the Caregiver Contribution to Self-Care in Ostomy Patient Index, to evaluate the relatives of patients with stoma who contribute to their self-care in Turkish society, and to contribute to the nursing literature of the measurement tool.

This methodological type of research was carried out between September 2020 and January 2021 in a state and a university hospital in Tekirdağ. The research sample consisted of 223 individuals who contributed to the self-care of individuals with colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy who applied for outpatient control. In the analysis of the data, descriptive statistics, language and content validity, confirmatory factor analysis, item analysis, internal consistency and test-retest methods were used.

At the end of the study, it was determined that the scale was suitable for Turkish society and was valid and reliable in Turkish.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Behavioral: Caregiver Contribution to Self-Care in Ostomy Patient Index

Detailed Description

The "Caregiver Contribution to Self-Care in Ostomy Patient Index" scale consists of 22 items and 3 sub-dimensions. Scale items are evaluated with a 5-point Likert type. The first sub-dimension is "Caregiver Contribution to Self-Care Maintenance" consisting of 9 items; The second sub-dimension is "Caregiver Contribution To Self-Care Monitoring" consisting of 8 items and the third sub-dimension is " Caregiver Contribution to Self-Care Management" consisting of 5 items. The 18th item of the scale, which evaluates the state of experiencing complications, has a low factor load and was accepted as an add-on. The highest 110 points are obtained from the scale, and it is stated that as the total score from the scale increases, self-care also increases.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

223

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

Turkey
- Suleymanpasa
  - Tekirdag, Suleymanpasa, Turkey, 59000
    - Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

Adult
Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The research sample consisted of 223 individuals who contributed to the self-care of individuals with colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy who applied for outpatient control.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

speaking Turkish
over 18 years old
Not having a serious psychiatric diagnosis
Giving written consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

severe visual or auditory problems
caregivers who did not volunteer to participate in the study

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Caregiver Contribution to Self-Care in Ostomy Patient Index Time Frame: 5 months	The "Caregiver Contribution to Self-Care in Ostomy Patient Index" scale consists of 22 items and 3 sub-dimensions. Scale items are evaluated with a 5-point Likert type. The first sub-dimension is "Caregiver Contribution to Self-Care Maintenance" consisting of 9 items; The second sub-dimension is "Caregiver Contribution To Self-Care Monitoring" consisting of 8 items and the third sub-dimension is " Caregiver Contribution to Self-Care Management" consisting of 5 items.	5 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Namik Kemal University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

September 20, 2020

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 15, 2021

Study Completion (Actual)

January 15, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 12, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 20, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

February 21, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)