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RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF THE PERCEPTION OF DIGNITY SCALE FOR HOSPITALIZED OLDER ADULTS: THE TURKISH VERSION

Hastanede yatarak tedavi gören yaşlı bireylerin onur algıları ölçeği: Türkiye geçerlilik-güvenilirlik çalışması

Pervin Şahiner(Kocaeli Üniversitesi, Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, Ebelik Bölümü)0000-0001-8864-8802
Seçil Ekiz Erim(KOCAELİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0003-0723-2229
Canan Baydemir(KOCAELİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TIP FAKÜLTESİ, TIP PR.)0000-0002-1521-7793
Pages
264–269
Publication Date
2026-09-30
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In conclusion, the Honor Scale can be used nurse and other healthcare professionals to evaluate the perception of dignity among hospitalized older adults.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the validity and reliability of the "Honor Scale that can be used to determine the perceptions of dignity of elderly hospital patients in Türkiye.
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Key Findings & Data:The study was completed with 165 patients aged 65–91 who were hospitalized.
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Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the validity and reliability of the "Honor Scale that can be used to determine the perceptions of dignity of elderly hospital patients in Türkiye. Methods: The Sociodemographic Information Form and the Honor Scale were used to collect data. The study was completed with 165 patients aged 65–91 who were hospitalized. Results: Factor loadings of the scale fell within the acceptable range of 0.517–0.872, with internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha) of 0.763. Conclusions: Outcomes Results support the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of Honor Scale for older patients in Türkiye. In conclusion, the Honor Scale can be used nurse and other healthcare professionals to evaluate the perception of dignity among hospitalized older adults.

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Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, Hastanede Yatan Yaşlıların Onuru Ölçeği'nin (HOADS) Türkçe versiyonunun güvenilirliğini ve geçerliliğini test etmektir. Yöntem: Çalışmada kesitsel bir tasarım kullanılmıştır. Çalışmaya 65 ile 91 yaşları arasında, 165 yaş ve üzeri hastanede yatan bireyler dahil edilmiştir. Bulgular: Ölçeğin faktör yükü uygun aralıktaydı (0,517-0,872), Cronbach'ın α değeri 0,763 olarak belirlendi. Sonuç: HOADS'ın Türkçe versiyonu değerlendirilmiş ve Türkiye'deki yaşlı hastalar için geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçüm aracı olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Sağlık çalışanları, hastanede yatan yaşlı hastalarda saygınlık algısını belirlemek için bu aracı kullanabilirler.

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Şahiner, P., Erim, S. E., Baydemir, C. (2026). RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF THE PERCEPTION OF DIGNITY SCALE FOR HOSPITALIZED OLDER ADULTS: THE TURKISH VERSION. Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, Cilt: 12 Sayı: 3, 264–269. https://doi.org/10.30934/kusbed.1986700

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