Development and preliminary validation of a scale to measure patient uncertainty: The "Uncertainty Scale".

Abstract:

:Research suggests that patient uncertainty related to experiencing symptoms may drive decisions to seek care. The only validated measure of patient uncertainty assesses uncertainty related to defined illness. In prior work, we engaged patients to describe uncertainty related to symptoms and used findings to develop the 'U-Scale' scale. In this work, we present results from preliminary scale reliability and validity testing. Psychometric testing demonstrated content validity, high internal consistency, and evidence for concurrent validity. Next steps include administration in diverse populations for continued refinement and validation, and exploration of the potential contribution of uncertainty to healthcare utilization.

journal_name

J Health Psychol

authors

LaNoue MD,Gerolamo AM,Powell R,Nord G,Doty AM,Rising KL

doi

10.1177/1359105317752827

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2020-08-01 00:00:00

pages

1248-1258

issue

9

eissn

1359-1053

issn

1461-7277

journal_volume

25

pub_type

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