Validation of a screening instrument for the fear of injection in dialysis patients

ConclusionThe DFIQ appears to be a good predictor for the presence of FOI.
Application to PracticeNurses can use this validated screening instrument to detect FOI. The cut‐off score provides a good indication for psychological counselling.

Source: Journal of Renal Care - September 1, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Margo Mulder, Jeannie Op ‘t Hoog, Sylvia Buytene, Jolanda De Vries Tags: Original Research Source Type: research