Psychometric Properties of a Measure of Acceptance of Long-Standing Health Problems

Authors

Patricia McDonald, Case Western Reserve University
Jaclene Zauszniewski, Case Western Reserve University
Abir K. Bekhet, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

2011

Publisher

Informa Healthcare

Source Publication

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

Source ISSN

0161-2840

Original Item ID

DOI: 10.3109/01612840.2010.551449

Abstract

Acceptance of chronic illness is important for health promotion and for improving the quality of life of elders with chronic conditions. Thus, a reliable and valid measure of acceptance is needed for this population. Currently available measures of acceptance do not focus specifically on accepting chronic conditions. This study of 176 elders with chronic conditions examined the psychometric properties of an adapted measure of acceptance—the Ideas About Long-Standing Health Problems (IALHP) questionnaire. Although the findings provided beginning evidence for internal reliability and construct validity to support its potential usefulness in elders, further scale development is recommended.

Comments

Accepted version. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, Vol. 32, No. 7 (July 2011): 416-423. DOI. © 2011 Informa Healthcare. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

McDonald, Patricia; Zauszniewski, Jaclene; and Bekhet, Abir K., "Psychometric Properties of a Measure of Acceptance of Long-Standing Health Problems" (2011). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 108.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/108