Cross-cultural adaptation and semantic validation of an instrument to identify palliative requirements in Portuguese.

Marcella Tardeli Esteves Angioleti Santana Xavier Gómez-Batiste Lucia Marta Giunta da Silva Maria Gaby Rivero de Gutiérrez

Published in: Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil) (2020)

The semantic validity of the tool in its Portuguese version was confirmed; therefore, it may assist in screening chronic progressive disease patients, aiming to provide early palliative care. It may also be used to develop clinical and team performance indicators, and be employed as a care management tool designed to optimize resources.

Keyphrases

palliative care
advanced cancer
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
healthcare
multiple sclerosis
patient reported outcomes
psychometric properties
quality improvement
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
pain management
health insurance