Italian validation of the caregiving tasks in multiple sclerosis scale (CTiMSS).

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    • Source:
      Publisher: Springer-Verlag Italia Country of Publication: Italy NLM ID: 100959175 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1590-3478 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 15901874 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Neurol Sci Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: Milano, Italy : Springer-Verlag Italia, c2000-
    • Subject Terms:
      Multiple Sclerosis* ; Quality of Life*; Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Caregivers ; Female ; Humans ; Italy ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Psychometrics ; Reproducibility of Results ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Young Adult
    • Abstract:
      Objectives: Informal caregivers provide fundamental help to persons with multiple sclerosis through a variety of tasks ranging from practical assistance to psychological support. Caregiving Tasks in Multiple Sclerosis Scale (CTiMSS) is a reliable and valid measure assessing the complex structure of caregiving tasks within the context of multiple sclerosis. The present study was aimed to test the validity and reliability of the Italian translation of CTiMSS in a sample of informal caregivers of persons with multiple sclerosis.
      Methods: A total of 580 caregivers (51.4% women, aged 18-81, M = 46.47, SD = 12.8) together with their care recipients (63.1% women, aged 19-60, M = 40.08, SD = 9.9) were involved in this study. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses with a split-sample approach were employed to evaluate construct validity. Convergent and discriminant validity were assessed using correlation indices with scales from Short Form Health Survey-36 and Positive and Negative Affect Schedule. Cronbach's alphas were used as a measure of reliability.
      Results: Compared with the original CTiMSS 4-factor structure, a more stable and valid solution with 3 first-order factor loading on a single second-order factor was evaluated and confirmed; convergent and discriminant validity were also supported, and Cronbach's alpha values highlighted good-to-excellent reliability levels.
      Conclusion: Results supported the validity and reliability of the Italian CTiMSS. Thanks to its ability to assess specific caregiving tasks, the measure can be a useful instrument for tailoring intervention focused on the promotion of both caregivers' and care recipients' quality of life.
    • Grant Information:
      2014/R/4 Fondazione Italiana Sclerosi Multipla
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Caregiver; Caregiving tasks; Caregiving tasks in multiple sclerosis scale; Multiple sclerosis; Reliability; Validity
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20200226 Date Completed: 20210514 Latest Revision: 20210514
    • Publication Date:
      20221213
    • Accession Number:
      10.1007/s10072-020-04302-y
    • Accession Number:
      32095946