Journal article
The Measurement of Uncertainty in Caregivers of Patients With Heart Failure
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Family caregivers of heart failure (HF) patients describe feelings of uncertainty; however, studies measuring uncertainty in caregivers of HF patients are extremely sparse. This study examined the validity and reliability of the Mishel Uncertainty in Illness Scale-Family Member form (PPUS-FM) in caregivers of HF patients.
METHODS: Caregivers (n = 50) of community-dwelling HF patients completed the PPUS-FM, Caregiver …
Authors
Harkness K; Arthur H; McKelvie R
Journal
Journal of Nursing Measurement, Vol. 21, No. 1, pp. 23–42
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Publication Date
2013
DOI
10.1891/1061-3749.21.1.23
ISSN
1061-3749