The pain assessment checklist for seniors with limited ability to communicate-II (PACSLAC-II): Translation, cultural-functional adaptation, and psychometric testing in an Austrian population

Gerhard Müller, Marten Schmied, Bettina Wandl, Christoph Gisinger, Claudia Fida, Petra Schumacher

Abstract


Objective: This study aimed to translate, culturally-functionally adapt, and test the psychometric properties of the German Pain Assessment Checklist for Seniors with Limited Ability to Communicate-II (PACSLAC-II-G).

Methods: The scale was translated and adapted according to the ISPOR principles. PACSLAC-II-G was tested for its psychometric properties in 107 cognitively and verbally impaired geriatric nursing hospital residents.

Results: Internal consistency of PACSLAC-II-G was acceptable (Cronbach’s α = .752). Inter-rater reliability showed high observed percentage agreement (Po = 72% – 100%). Content validity could not be established. Convergent validity of PACSLAC-II-G rated high with the total scores of BESD (= PAINAD) (ρ = .743, p < .001) and with Doloplus-2 (ρ = .816, p < .001).

Conclusions: PACSLAC-II-G was in part reliable and valid in this population sample.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5430/jnep.v14n4p23

Journal of Nursing Education and Practice

ISSN 1925-4040 (Print)   ISSN 1925-4059 (Online)

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