Cross ‐Validation of the Minnesota Living With Heart Failure Questionnaire

ConclusionsSome items of the MLHFQ are sensitive to differences across cultures, and factor structures vary based on where the scale is administered. In spite of these differences, the total score remains a valid and reliable indicator of quality of life in HF patients across cultures. Clinical RelevanceCultural influences on quality of life are important to consider when assessing patients’ well‐being in HF.

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Source: Journal of Nursing Scholarship - July 29, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Jacqueline Mogle, Harleah Buck, Cheryl Zambroski, Rosaria Alvaro, Ercole Vellone Tags: ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT Source Type: research