The factor structure and use of the Demoralization Scale (DS ‐IT) in Italian cancer patients

ConclusionsThe study presents further evidence that demoralization is a significant clinical condition and that the DS‐IT demonstrates satisfactory levels of validity and reliability to support its use in patients in the ambulatory cancer setting.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - January 31, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Luigi Grassi, Anna Costantini, David Kissane, Serena Brunetti, Rosangela Caruso, Giulia Piazza, Paolo Marchetti, Silvana Sabato, Maria Giulia Nanni Tags: PAPER Source Type: research