Using the Satisfaction with Life Scale in People with Parkinson's Disease: A Validation Study in Different Europe Countries

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dc.contributor.authorLucas-Carrasco, R
dc.contributor.authorDen Oudsten, BL
dc.contributor.authorEser, E
dc.contributor.authorPower, MJ
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-18T12:07:34Z
dc.date.available2024-07-18T12:07:34Z
dc.description.abstractBackground. Overall, people with chronic illnesses have lower life satisfaction compared to nonclinical populations. The objective of this international study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Methods. PD patients (n = 350) were recruited and interviewed at different specialized services in the United Kingdom, Spain, Czech Republic, Italy, and The Netherlands. A questionnaire set including a measure of life satisfaction, quality of life (QoL), self-reported health and disability status, and sociodemographic information was used. Acceptability, reliability, and validity were examined. Results. The internal consistency was good (alpha = 0.81). The scale structure was satisfactory (comparative 'fa index = 0.99; root mean square error of approximation = 0.08). The SWLS was able to discriminate between healthy and unhealthy, disabled and nondisabled, and those perceiving a more severe impact of the disability on their lives. Concurrent validity using multiple linear regression models confirmed associations between SWLS and QoL and age. Conclusions. This study is the first to report on the use of the SWLS in PD patients in different European countries. It is a useful tool in assessing satisfaction with life in PD patients through the continuum of care.
dc.identifier.issn1537-744X
dc.identifier.urihttp://akademikarsiv.cbu.edu.tr:4000/handle/123456789/10508
dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.publisherHINDAWI LTD
dc.subjectQUALITY-OF-LIFE
dc.subjectSCORE RELIABILITY
dc.subjectDISABILITY
dc.subjectHEALTH
dc.subjectCRITERIA
dc.subjectVERSION
dc.titleUsing the Satisfaction with Life Scale in People with Parkinson's Disease: A Validation Study in Different Europe Countries
dc.typeArticle

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