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- Document type:
- English Abstract; Journal Article
- Author(s):
- Mehnert, A; Herschbach, P; Berg, P; Henrich, G; Koch, U
- Title:
- [Fear of progression in breast cancer patients--validation of the short form of the Fear of Progression Questionnaire (FoP-Q-SF)]
- Abstract:
- OBJECTIVES: Fear of progression is one of the most prevalent symptoms in cancer patients. The aim of this study was to validate the 12-item short version of the Fear of Progression Questionnaire (FoP-Q-SF). METHODS: A total of 1083 breast cancer patients were recruited by the Hamburg Cancer Register to fill out various questionnaires (response rate 67 %). RESULTS: Estimates of reliability were high (Cronbach's alpha = .87). The original one-factor structure was replicated. We used the HADS, the PCL-C, and the SF-8, among others, to validate the FoP-Q-SF. Significant positive correlations were found for fear of progression, anxiety and intrusion (r > .60) as well as for avoidance, hyperarousal and depression (r > or = .49). Moderate to high (negative) correlations were observed with health-related quality of life, in particular with the mental health dimensions (r > or = .48). Patients with cancer recurrence reported significant higher levels of fear of progression (p < .001). CONCLUSIONS: The short form of the Fear of Progression Questionnaire appears to be a reliable and valid instrument which can be recommended for further use in research and clinical care.
- Journal title abbreviation:
- Z Psychosom Med Psychother
- Year:
- 2006
- Journal volume:
- 52
- Journal issue:
- 3
- Pages contribution:
- 274-88
- Language:
- de
- Pubmed ID:
- http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17156600
- Print-ISSN:
- 1438-3608
- TUM Institution:
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie
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