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Psychometric properties of Spanish version of the Mini-Mental Adjustment to Cancer Scale / Propiedades psicométricas de la versión Española de la escala Mini-Mental Adjustment to Cancer (Mini-MAC)
Calderon, Caterina; Lorenzo-Seva, Urbano; Ferrando, Pere Joan; Gómez-Sánchez, David; Ferreira, Estrella; Ciria-Suarez, Laura; Oporto-Alonso, Marta; Fernández-Andujar, Marina; Jiménez-Fonseca, Paula.
Affiliation
  • Calderon, Caterina; University of Barcelona. Faculty of Psychology. University of Basque Country. Spain
  • Lorenzo-Seva, Urbano; Rovira and Virgili University. Faculty of Psychology. Department of Psychology. Spain
  • Ferrando, Pere Joan; Rovira and Virgili University. Faculty of Psychology. Department of Psychology. Spain
  • Gómez-Sánchez, David; Hospital Universitario Central of Asturias. Department of Medical Oncology,. University of Basque Country. Spain
  • Ferreira, Estrella; University of Barcelona. Faculty of Psychology. Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology. Spain
  • Ciria-Suarez, Laura; University of Barcelona. Faculty of Psychology. Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology. Spain
  • Oporto-Alonso, Marta; University Abat Oliba. Department of Psychology. Spain
  • Fernández-Andujar, Marina; University Abat Oliba. Department of Psychology. Spain
  • Jiménez-Fonseca, Paula; Hospital Universitario Central of Asturias. Department of Medical Oncology. University of Basque Country. Spain
Int. j. clin. health psychol. (Internet) ; 21(1): 1-10, Ene.- abr. 2021. ilus, tab
Article in En | IBECS | ID: ibc-208749
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Localization: ES15.1 - BNCS
ABSTRACT
Background/

Objective:

The aim of the study was to examine the factor structure and psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Mini-Mental Adjustment to Cancer Scale (Mini-MAC) in a large sample of patients with non-metastatic, resected cancer.

Methods:

Prospective, observational, multicenter study for which 914 patients were recruited from 15 Spanish hospitals. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, validity and reliability analyses were conducted.

Results:

Factor-analytic results indicated a 4-factor structure of the Spanish version of the Mini-MAC. Three subscales have psychometric properties similar to those of Helplessness, Anxious preoccupation, and Cognitive avoidance of the original the Mini-MAC. The Fighting spirit and the Fatalism subscales were combined on the Positive attitude scale. The four factor-derived scale scores exhibited acceptable accuracy for individual measurement purposes, as well as stability over time in test-retest assessments at 6 months. Validity assessments found meaningful relations between the derived scale scores, and Brief Symptom Inventory depression and anxiety scores and Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy spiritual well-being scores.

Conclusions:

The Spanish version of the Mini-MAC provides reliable and valid measures for patients with non-metastatic, resected cancer, and results corroborate the instrument’s cross-cultural validity. (AU)
RESUMEN
Antecedentes/

Objetivo:

El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar las propiedades psicométricas de la versión Española del Mini-Mental Adjustment to Cancer Scale (Mini-MAC) en pacientes con cáncer resecado, no metastásico.

Método:

Estudio multicéntrico, prospectivo y observacional con 914 pacientes reclutados en 15 hospitales de España. Se llevaron a cabo análisis factorial exploratorio y confirmatorio, así como análisis de la validez y fiabilidad de las puntuaciones de la escala.

Resultados:

Los resultados de los análisis factoriales sugieren que la estructura más apropiada para la versión española del Mini-MAC es la de cuatro factores. Tres subescalas derivadas de esta estructura tienen propiedades psicométricas similares a la escala original Desesperanza, Preocupación ansiosa y Evitación cognitiva. Las subescalas Espíritu de lucha y Fatalismo se combinaron en la escala Actitud positiva. Las puntuaciones en las cuatro escalas mostraron una fiabilidad aceptable para su utilización en la evaluación individual, así como estabilidad a lo largo del tiempo en evaluaciones test-retest a los seis meses. Se obtuvieron evidencias de validez en forma de relaciones significativas con las escalas de ansiedad y depresión del BSI, y de bienestar espiritual del FACIT.

Conclusiones:

La versión Española del Mini-MAC proporciona puntuaciones fiables y válidas para evaluar las estrategias de afrontamiento en pacientes con cáncer y los resultados añaden evidencia a favor de la validez transcultural del instrumento. (AU)
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Full text: 1 Collection: 06-national / ES Database: IBECS Main subject: Psychometrics / Neoplasms Limits: Adult / Aged / Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: En Journal: Int. j. clin. health psychol. (Internet) Year: 2021 Document type: Article

Full text: 1 Collection: 06-national / ES Database: IBECS Main subject: Psychometrics / Neoplasms Limits: Adult / Aged / Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: En Journal: Int. j. clin. health psychol. (Internet) Year: 2021 Document type: Article