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Evidence implementation in clinical practice

Abstract

Our study confirmed a valid and reliable instrument to measure symptoms distress of liver cirrhosis. By identifying item applications, the symptoms distress scale should be helpful in effectively assessing and examining symptoms distress during the progression of LC for clinicians.

Authors

Hui-Chuan Huang

Author Details

Hui-Chuan Huang, PhD, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City, Taiwan

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Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Liver Cirrhosis, Symptoms Distress, Item Response Theory

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Validation of a symptoms distress scale in a cirrhotic population: Item response theory

Melbourne, Australia

Our study confirmed a valid and reliable instrument to measure symptoms distress of liver cirrhosis. By identifying item applications, the symptoms distress scale should be helpful in effectively assessing and examining symptoms distress during the progression of LC for clinicians.