Validation of the Collett-Lester fear of death scale in occupational therapy students: psychometric testing and implications for palliative care education.
BMC Palliat Care
; 23(1): 47, 2024 Feb 21.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The fear of death is a common experience among healthcare students and professionals that may impact the quality of care provided to patients, particularly those receiving palliative care. The Collett-Lester Fear of Death Scale is a widely used instrument to assess this fear, although its psychometric properties have not been extensively studied in Occupational Therapy students. The present study aimed to validate the Collett-Lester Fear of Death Scale (CL-FODS) in a sample of Occupational Therapy students and to explore its implications for palliative care education.METHOD:
A cross-sectional study was conducted to perform psychometric testing of the CL-FODS in Occupational Therapy undergraduate students. Structural validity, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability were analysed. A total of 195 Occupational Therapy students were included in this study. Additionally, the participants completed a brief survey on their experiences and attitudes towards palliative care.RESULTS:
The internal consistency was satisfactory (α = 0.888). The exploratory factor analysis to evaluate the internal structure yielded four factors. The model fit indices were comparative fit index = 0.89, and root mean square error of approximation = 0.06). The test-retest reliability was satisfactory and demonstrated an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.939.CONCLUSION:
The Spanish version of the CL-FODS showed satisfactory psychometric properties; therefore, assessing fear of death in Occupational Therapy students is helpful. This study highlights the importance of addressing fear of death and palliative care education in Occupational Therapy undergraduates to improve future professional attitudes and, consequently, the quality of patient care at the end of life.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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6_ODS3_enfermedades_notrasmisibles
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cuidados Paliativos
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Transtornos Fóbicos
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Terapia Ocupacional
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMC Palliat Care
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article