TY - JOUR
T1 - Initial validation of the Danish version of the Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory (FCRI) in colorectal cancer patients
AU - Hovdenak Jakobsen, Ida
AU - Jeppesen, Mette Moustgaard
AU - Simard, Sébastien
AU - Thaysen, Henriette Vind
AU - Laurberg, Søren
AU - Juul, Therese
PY - 2018/12
Y1 - 2018/12
N2 - Purpose: The Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory (FCRI) is a multidimensional measure for fear of cancer recurrence (FCR). The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the translated Danish version of the FCRI in a population of colorectal cancer patients. Methods: The English version of the FCRI was forward–backward translated into Danish and pilot tested in a gynaecological cancer population. The psychometric properties of the FCRI were assessed in terms of responsiveness, test–retest reliability and discriminative and convergent validity in a population of colorectal cancer patients by asking them to complete questionnaires at three time points during follow-up. Clinical FCR was defined as ≥ 16 at the FCRI short form. Results: The participation rate was 57%. A low association was found between higher scores on the FCRI and younger age (r = − 0.29, p = 0.02). A moderate correlation was found between the FCRI score and a measure for worry traits (r = 0.49, p < 0.001). Mean difference in total FCRI score was statistically significant between ‘pre-scan’ and ‘postscan’ (p < 0.001), thus indicating that the FCRI was responsive to change. The FCRI score showed good test–retest reliability (intraclass correlation = 0.84). Conclusion: The Danish version of the FCRI is a reliable and responsive measure for FCR in colorectal cancer patients and shows acceptable discriminative and convergent validity. Implications for Cancer Survivors: A valid measure for FCR is crucial in order to identify patients with a need for special attention or interventions for high levels of FCR and to improve future research into FCR among cancer survivors.
AB - Purpose: The Fear of Cancer Recurrence Inventory (FCRI) is a multidimensional measure for fear of cancer recurrence (FCR). The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the translated Danish version of the FCRI in a population of colorectal cancer patients. Methods: The English version of the FCRI was forward–backward translated into Danish and pilot tested in a gynaecological cancer population. The psychometric properties of the FCRI were assessed in terms of responsiveness, test–retest reliability and discriminative and convergent validity in a population of colorectal cancer patients by asking them to complete questionnaires at three time points during follow-up. Clinical FCR was defined as ≥ 16 at the FCRI short form. Results: The participation rate was 57%. A low association was found between higher scores on the FCRI and younger age (r = − 0.29, p = 0.02). A moderate correlation was found between the FCRI score and a measure for worry traits (r = 0.49, p < 0.001). Mean difference in total FCRI score was statistically significant between ‘pre-scan’ and ‘postscan’ (p < 0.001), thus indicating that the FCRI was responsive to change. The FCRI score showed good test–retest reliability (intraclass correlation = 0.84). Conclusion: The Danish version of the FCRI is a reliable and responsive measure for FCR in colorectal cancer patients and shows acceptable discriminative and convergent validity. Implications for Cancer Survivors: A valid measure for FCR is crucial in order to identify patients with a need for special attention or interventions for high levels of FCR and to improve future research into FCR among cancer survivors.
KW - Cancer survivorship
KW - Colorectal cancer
KW - Fear of recurrence
KW - Inventory
KW - Translation, validity and responsiveness
U2 - 10.1007/s11764-018-0709-5
DO - 10.1007/s11764-018-0709-5
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 30128857
SN - 1932-2259
VL - 12
SP - 723
EP - 732
JO - Journal of Cancer Survivorship
JF - Journal of Cancer Survivorship
IS - 6
ER -