[Emotional, physical and social consequences of breast cancer: viability and utilization of a clinical questionnaire].
The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability of a French Canadian version of the "Psychological Consequences Questionnaire" (PCQ) among 306 Quebec women between the ages of 50 and 69. The internal consistencies of the emotional, physical and social dimensions are respectively 0.91, 0.86 and 0.72 (Cronbach's alpha). The temporal stability was greater than 68% for each question. Meanwhile, analysis showed that 4 of the 12 questions were highly predictive of the results of the whole questionnaire (R2 = 0.91). In addition, these 4 questions are in concordance with the diagnostic criteria for adaptive disorder, anxiety disorder and general anxiety. The French Canadian version of PCQ was found to be easy to use and reliable. We would suggest a shorter version of the questionnaire, including only four questions. This version would be even easier to use and more effective to control the emotional, physical and social consequences over the different stages of breast cancer screening.
Unité de médecine familiale, CLSC-CHSLD Haute-Ville-Des-Rivières, 55 Chemin Ste-Foy, Québec (QC) G1R 1S9. jean.maziade@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
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D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography / Q000523:psychology*; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000523:psychology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011792:Quebec; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires / Q000592:standards*