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Spanish Version of the Measure of Processes of Care (20 Items): Psychometric Properties

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Family perceptions of family-centered services are important for improving processes and outcomes of services for children with disabilities or developmental risk. The Measure of Processes of Care 20-item version (MPOC-20) assesses family-centered practice from parents' perspectives. This study examined for the first time the psychometric properties of the first Spanish version of the MPOC-20 in children with disabilities aged 0-18 years. METHODS: A total of 659 families from 51 care services across Spain completed the MPOC-20, with participants randomly divided into two samples: one for exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and the other for confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). RESULTS: The results confirmed a two-factor model, with the best fit for the dimensions of providing comprehensive and supportive care and providing information. Internal consistency analysis indicated strong reliability of the factor scores. CONCLUSIONS: The Spanish version of the MPOC-20 demonstrated good psychometric properties and is recommended for assessing the quality of family-centered services.

Source: Children

DOI: 10.3390/children12070871

Authors: Manuel Pacheco-Molero, Catalina Patricia Morales-Murillo, Irene León-Estrada, Roberto Hernández-Soto, Mónica Gutiérrez-Ortega

Institutions: Universidad Internacional de La Rioja, Valencia Catholic University Saint Vincent Martyr, Universidad Nebrija, Universidad de Valladolid

Language: English

Topic: Family and Disability Support Research

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896