Validation of a tagalog version of the EORTC PATSAT-C33 and EORTC OUT-PATSAT7 patient satisfaction questionnaires for patients with cancer undergoing outpatient radiotherapy.

Authors

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Michelle Regina Castillo

University of the Philippines, Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines

Michelle Regina Castillo , Johanna Patricia Canal , Kurl Jamora , Harroun Wong , Al Muzani Sumndad , Anderson Kirk Nigel Tan

Organizations

University of the Philippines, Philippine General Hospital, Manila, Philippines, University of the Philippines College of Medicine, Manila, Philippines

Research Funding

No funding sources reported

Background: The satisfaction of cancer patients with their care significantly impacts their quality of life. Beyond specific cancer treatments, the delivery of care plays a vital role. Evaluating patient satisfaction with care is increasingly important in oncology due to the prolonged and intensive nature of cancer management. Discussions often focus on medical aspects, neglecting administrative and psychosocial concerns. Patient-centered care involves assessing satisfaction, which reflects perceived quality. Patient satisfaction is now recognized as a key indicator of care quality. Methods: The EORTC developed tools like PATSAT-C33 and OUT-PATSAT7 to assess satisfaction with cancer care. These instruments, translated into Tagalog using a “forward-backward” translation procedure in accordance with the EORTC QOL Study Group guidelines, were validated among Filipino cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. The tools encompass dimensions like doctors' skills, information exchange, nurses' responsiveness, and care organization. They showed reliability and validity comparable to the original versions. Results: Construct, criterion, and factorial validity were assessed, indicating the tools measure intended constructs effectively. The multi-item scales of EORTC PATSAT-C33 and EORTC OUT-PATSAT7 have good to excellent internal consistency. A value between 0.8 - 0.9 represents good reliability, whereas a Cronbach alpha of≥0.9 represents excellent reliability. Criterion validity was confirmed by comparing them with a validated Filipino satisfaction scale. Each dimension identified in the original study applies to Filipino cancer patients, suggesting the tools' applicability across populations. Conclusions: Despite some demographic biases in the study sample, the translations proved valid and reliable. These Tagalog versions are recommended for use with native Tagalog-speaking Filipino cancer patients. Further studies with larger sample sizes may enhance reliability.

Reliability of the Filipino translations of EOTC PATSAT-C33 and EOTC OUT-PATSAT7.

Scale# of itemsItem #Cronbach alpha
EORTC PATSAT-C33
Doctors technical skills31-30.902
Doctors information exchange34-60.919
Doctors affective behavior47-100.910
Radiotherapy technicians information exchange311-130.931
Radiotherapy technicians affective behavior414-170.951
Coordination418-210.948
Interaction with healthcare professional722-280.944
Family involvement129N/A
Access/parking130N/A
Access/way131N/A
Environment132N/A
Overall care133N/A
EORTC OUT-PATSAT7
Convenience335-370.924
Transition338-400.935
Continuity134N/A

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Abstract Details

Meeting

2024 ASCO Breakthrough

Session Type

Poster Session

Session Title

Poster Session A

Track

Gastrointestinal Cancer,Central Nervous System Tumors,Developmental Therapeutics,Genitourinary Cancer,Quality of Care,Healthcare Equity and Access to Care,Population Health,Viral-Mediated Malignancies

Sub Track

Real-World Evidence/Real-World Data

Citation

J Clin Oncol 42, 2024 (suppl 23; abstr 190)

DOI

10.1200/JCO.2024.42.23_suppl.190

Abstract #

190

Poster Bd #

K8

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