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Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Validation of the Swedish Thanatophobia Scale

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objective The aim of this study was to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the Swedish Thanatophobia Scale. Methods Forward and back translation, cultural adaptation, content validation, and psychometric testing were undertaken through interviews with experts and surveying of healthcare professionals. Results The results from expert ratings ( n = 7) for the Item Content Validity Index were calculated for scale understandability (mean, 0.90), clarity (mean, 0.91), sensitivity (mean, 0.94), and relevance (mean, 0.96). Interviews ( n = 10) confirmed the importance of the scale questions and subject matter. The scale was tested among a sample of 386 participants (physicians = 104; registered nurses = 282). No significant differences were found between ratings from physicians and registered nurses. Exploratory Factor Analysis supported the unidimensionality of the scale. The Cronbach's alpha for the total scale was 0.89, indicating good internal consistency. Conclusions The Swedish Thanatophobia Scale appears to be a valid and reliable measure of healthcare professionals’ attitudes toward caring for patients in palliative care.

Source: Journal of Palliative Care

DOI: 10.1177/08258597251388303

Authors: Susanna Pusa, Rebecca Baxter, Anna Sandgren, Sofia Andersson

Institutions: Linnaeus University, Umeå University, University Hospital of Umeå

Language: English

Topic: Palliative and Oncologic Care

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,150