The Hemodialysis Distress Thermometer for Caregivers (HD-DT-C): development and testing of the psychometric properties of a new tool for screening psychological distress among family caregivers of adults on hemodialysis

ConclusionThe HD-DT-C is a brief, reliable, valid, and acceptable measure for identifying self-reported psychological distress and its sources among people caring for a family member or friend on hemodialysis. Future research is needed to explore the measurement properties of the American English version of this new tool.
Source: Quality of Life Research - Category: Health Management Source Type: research