Table 3 Test-retest reliability of the Needs Assessment of Family Caregivers-Cancer (NAFC-C) at timepoint 1 (T1) and timepoint 2 (T2)
From: Validation of the Needs Assessment of Family Caregivers-Cancer scale in an Asian population
Items | Description | r |
|---|---|---|
Item 1 | Helping his/ her emotional distress (e.g. anger, anxiety, depression, fear, resentment, etc.) | 0.75 |
Item 2 | Getting the best possible care for him/her | 0.77 |
Item 3 | Taking care of bills | 0.76 |
Item 4 | Meeting your personal needs | 0.72 |
Item 5 | Dealing with your emotional distress (e.g. anger, anxiety, depression, fear, resentment, etc.) | 0.68 |
Item 6 | Communicating with his/her medical staff | 0.77 |
Item 7 | Having enough insurance coverage for him/her | 0.74 |
Item 8 | Getting help from others in order to take time for yourself | 0.78 |
Item 9 | Talking to him/her about his/her concerns | 0.74 |
Item 10 | Getting involved in medical decisions affecting him/her | 0.79 |
Item 11 | Paying for his/her medical expenses | 0.75 |
Item 12 | Taking time off work | 0.65 |
Item 13 | Finding meaning out of your experience with his/her cancer | 0.61 |
Item 14 | Getting information about the cancer he/she was diagnosed with (e.g. prognosis, treatment, side effects, nutrition) | 0.88 |
Item 15 | Getting together with family and friends | 0.65 |
Item 16 | Helping him/her find meaning out of cancer | 0.63 |
Item 17 | Understanding/ Navigating medical and/or insurance coverage | 0.66 |
Item 18 | Being satisfied with your relationship with other family members and friends | 0.67 |
Item 19 | Managing his/her cancer-related pain | 0.78 |
Item 20 | Managing his/her other cancer-related symptoms (e.g. fatigue, nausea) | 0.75 |
Item 21 | Balancing work/school with caring for him/her | 0.59 |
Item 22 | Being satisfied with your relationship with him/her | 0.50 |
Item 23 | Reorganizing roles among family members | 0.70 |
Item 24 | Having an intimate relationship with him/her | 0.63 |
Item 25 | Dealing with lifestyle changes | 0.70 |
Item 26 | Assisting with his/her daily needs (e.g. preparing meals, transportation, etc.) | 0.70 |
Item 27 | Helping him/her adjust to life after cancer | 0.76 |