@article{07ae72a3b56f4ad4b01924d6d43eaa29,
title = "Assessing the Reliability and Validity of a Brief Measure of Caregiver Quality of Life",
abstract = "Context: There is a need for brief measurement instruments that do not cause burden to hospice caregivers. The Caregiver Quality of Life Index (CQLI) has been used in several studies, but assessment of its psychometric properties has been minimal. The CQLI-R (revised) instrument was found to have equivalent properties but also has had minimal testing in small samples. Objective: This study sought to evaluate the reliability and validity of the CQLI-R. Methods: Data were used from three hospice clinical trials. Reliability was assessed using test-retest and an item analysis. Construct validity was evaluated by comparing items to similar items within the same data set. Results: Test-rest and item analysis found moderate-to-good reliability. Construct validity found significance in comparison of CQLI-R items with those of similar instruments. Conclusions: The CQLI-R is an easy-to-use instrument to assess caregiver quality of life. Despite adequate reliability and construct validity, further evidence is needed to support content validity.",
keywords = "Caregiver quality of life, hospice, measurement",
author = "Oliver, {Debra Parker} and Kruse, {Robin L.} and Jamie Smith and Karla Washington and George Demiris",
note = "Funding Information: The authors would like to acknowledge the valuable guidance of David Albright, PhD, with the data analysis for this article. Research reported in this publication was supported by the National Cancer Institute and National Institute of Nursing Research under award numbers R01CA203999 (Parker Oliver), R01NR011472 (Parker Oliver), and R01NR012213 (Demiris). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. Funding Information: Research reported in this publication was supported by the National Cancer Institute and National Institute of Nursing Research under award numbers R01CA203999 (Parker Oliver), R01NR011472 (Parker Oliver), and R01NR012213 (Demiris). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2019 American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine",
year = "2019",
month = nov,
doi = "10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2019.07.023",
language = "English",
volume = "58",
pages = "871--877",
journal = "Journal of Pain and Symptom Management",
issn = "0885-3924",
number = "5",
}