Psychometrische Eigenschaften des KoCoN-V: Ein Fragebogen zur Versorgungsqualität von Kindern und Jugendlichen mit komplex-chronisch neurologischen Erkrankungen

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Contributors

  • P. Schmidt - , Vestische Children and Youth Clinic Datteln, Witten/Herdecke University (Author)
  • B. Zernikow - , Vestische Children and Youth Clinic Datteln, Witten/Herdecke University (Author)
  • A. Hartenstein-Pinter - , Vestische Children and Youth Clinic Datteln, Witten/Herdecke University (Author)
  • J. Wager - , Vestische Children and Youth Clinic Datteln, Witten/Herdecke University (Author)
  • A. Bertolini - , Witten/Herdecke University (Author)
  • M. Blankenburg - , Klinikum Stuttgart (Author)
  • G. Classen - , Bielefeld University (Author)
  • M. von der Hagen - , Department of Paediatrics, Division of Neuropediatrics (Author)
  • E. Hamelmann - , Bielefeld University (Author)
  • S. Raffler - , Augsburg University (Author)
  • J. Schallner - , Department of Paediatrics, Division of Neuropediatrics (Author)
  • M. Schimmel - , Augsburg University (Author)
  • S. Springer - , Children's Hospital Auf der Bult (Author)
  • E. Wendel - , Klinikum Stuttgart (Author)
  • K. Rostasy - , Witten/Herdecke University (Author)

Abstract

Background: Complex chronic conditions in children and adolescents very often affect the nervous system. These children are frequently dependent on a wide variety of medical aids including home respiration or respiratory devices. They are often unable to communicate verbally. Frequent hospital stays as well as the use of various outpatient support services characterize their everyday life. Despite the complex care needs there has been little research on parents’ perceptions of the quality of care for these children and adolescents. Aim: The present study aimed to validate a questionnaire to assess the quality of care of children and adolescents with complex chronic neurological diseases (KoCoN-V). Methods: A prospective multicenter study was conducted. Study participants were recruited from March 2022 to October 2022 in six pediatric neurology departments. Principal component analysis as well as reliability and item analyses were employed. Results: Data from 342 patients were collected. The questionnaire was rated as appropriate by the participants in terms of its length, comprehensibility and relevance of the questions. Within the principal component analysis, a single factor structure was revealed. High correlation (Spearman’s p = −0.678, p < 0.001.) of the sum scores of the KoCoN‑V with a global measure of quality of care confirmed convergent validity. Internal consistency of the KoCoN‑V was excellent (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.905). Conclusion: The KoCoN‑V is a validated measure to assess the quality of care for children and adolescents with complex chronic neurological disorders.

Translated title of the contribution
Psychometric properties of the KoCoN-V
A questionnaire on the quality of care of children and adolescents with complex chronic neurological impairments

Details

Original languageGerman
Pages (from-to)1-8
Number of pages8
JournalMonatsschrift Kinderheilkunde
Volume2023
Publication statusPublished - 10 Oct 2023
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

Mendeley 02df584e-0f50-3681-a472-d3f1f0cff157

Keywords

Sustainable Development Goals

Keywords

  • Assessment, Multicenter, Neuropediatrics, Quality management, Validation, Assessment, Multicenter, Neuropediatrics, Quality management, Validation

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