Introduction
The process of transitioning from hospital care to home is a critical period for patients. The readiness for hospital discharge is a key determinant of post-discharge outcomes such as readmission rates, recovery times, and overall health status. To assess this readiness, various scales have been developed, with the Turkish version of the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale/Short Form being one of them. This article discusses the adaptation, validity, and reliability of this scale, which is particularly relevant for healthcare professionals involved in discharge planning and patient education.
Scale Type and Source
Scale Type: Adaptation
Source Type: Article
Reference: Kaya, S., Güven, S.G., Teleş, M., Korku, C., Aydan, S., Kar, A., Kartal, N., Koca, G.S., & Yıldız, A. (2018). Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale/Short Form, Journal of Nursing Management26(3), 295-301.
Development and Authors
Developers/Adapters: Ahmet Kar, Ahmet Yildiz, Cahit Horror, Gulay Sain Guven, Mesut Teleş, Nazan Kartal, Seda Aydan, Sıdıka Kaya
Publication Details
Year: 2018
Source Name: Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale/Short Form
Journal: Journal of Nursing Management
Volume: 26
Issue: 3
Page Range: 295-301
DOI: 10.1111/jonm.12547
Contact Information
Responsible Author: Sıdıka Kaya
Email: [email protected]
Measured Characteristics and Sub-dimensions
Measured Characteristics: Readiness for Discharge
Sub-dimensions: Expected Support from Patient, Coping Ability of the Patient, Patient’s Knowledge, Patient’s Personal Condition
Applicability and Validity
Applicable to: Patients
Validity: Confirmatory factor analysis revealed good fit indices (χ2 / df = 2.6; RMSEA = .03; CFI = 1; GFI and AGFI = .99).
Reliability
Reliability: The overall Cronbach’s alpha value for the scale was found to be 0.74, indicating acceptable reliability.
Research Utilization
Research Studies Used: scholar.google.com.tr
Reference: Kaya, S., Güven, S.G., Teleş, M., Korku, C., Aydan, S., Kar, A., Kartal, N., Koca, G.S., & Yıldız, A. (2018). Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale/Short Form, Journal of Nursing Management26 (3), 295-301. Two: 10.1111/Jonm.12547