Psychometric Features of the Turkish Version of the Cancer Rehabilitation Evaluation System-Short Form for Patients with Cancer

Abstract

Background and PurposeThe Cancer Rehabilitation Evaluation System-Short Form (CARES-SF) is one of the first self-report measurement tools that addresses problems and rehabilitation needs of patients with cancer. This study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of the CARES-SF for Turkish-speaking patients with cancer.MethodsThe Turkish version of the CARES-SF was administered to 300 patients with colorectal, lung, or breast cancer.ResultsWhile the first six factors of the Turkish CARES-SF covered the same spectrum as the original scale’s subscales, the present study suggests dividing the original psychosocial factors into two subscales: psychological and social (relatives and friends).ConclusionsThis preliminary inquiry on the Turkish CARES-SF confirmed the validity and reliability of the original scale except for the shifting of a few items between subsections.