Introduction: Interdisciplinary studies confirm that surgical fear experienced by patients can have a substantial effect on the outcome of the surgery and the healing process after surgery. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the reliability and validity of the Hungarian version of the Surgical Fear Questionnaire in cancer patients. Method: 149 patients were assessed using the Spielberger Anxiety Inventory, the Beck Depression Inventory, the Visual Analogue Scale and the Surgical Fear Questionnaire. Results: The scale showed excellent internal consistency (Cronbach-alfa = 0.878; 0.885). The Surgical Fear Questionnaire scores moderately correlated with anxiety, depression and anticipated pain after surgery. Conclusion: The reliability and validity of the Hungarian version of the Surgical Fear Questionnaire in the sample were excellent. The questionnaire turned out to be a useful psychometric tool in the measurement of surgical fear.
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W Virginia Univ, Sch Nursing, Robert C Byrd Hlth Sci Ctr, Morgantown, WV 26506 USA
Kent State Univ Tuscarawas, New Philadelphia, OH USAW Virginia Univ, Sch Nursing, Robert C Byrd Hlth Sci Ctr, Morgantown, WV 26506 USA
Montgomery, Mariann
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McCrone, Susan H.
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W Virginia Univ, Sch Nursing, Dept Hlth Promot Risk Reduct, Morgantown, WV 26506 USAW Virginia Univ, Sch Nursing, Robert C Byrd Hlth Sci Ctr, Morgantown, WV 26506 USA
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W Virginia Univ, Sch Nursing, Robert C Byrd Hlth Sci Ctr, Morgantown, WV 26506 USA
Kent State Univ Tuscarawas, New Philadelphia, OH USAW Virginia Univ, Sch Nursing, Robert C Byrd Hlth Sci Ctr, Morgantown, WV 26506 USA
Montgomery, Mariann
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McCrone, Susan H.
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W Virginia Univ, Sch Nursing, Dept Hlth Promot Risk Reduct, Morgantown, WV 26506 USAW Virginia Univ, Sch Nursing, Robert C Byrd Hlth Sci Ctr, Morgantown, WV 26506 USA