TitlePsychometric Properties of the Modified 5-D Itch Scale in a Burn Model System Sample of People With Burn Injury.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2017
AuthorsAmtmann D, McMullen K, Kim J, Bocell FD, Chung H, Bamer A, Carrougher GJ, Gerrard P, Schneider JC, Holavanahalli RK
JournalJ Burn Care Res
Volume38
Issue1
Paginatione402-e408
Date Published2017 Jan/Feb
ISSN1559-0488
Abstract

The aim of this study is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the 4-dimension (4-D) itch scale, a modified version of the 5-dimension itch scale, in a sample of individuals with severe burn injury and/or burn injuries to hands, face, and/or feet. Four of the five domains of the 5-dimension itch scale (4-D) were administered to individuals who reported itching (N = 173) in the Burn Injury Model System Centers Program longitudinal study at either 5 or 10 years after injury. Analyses of the scale included evaluation of dimensionality, internal consistency, associations with other symptoms or quality of life measures, and an examination of floor and ceiling effects. Fit values from a one-factor confirmatory factor analysis were acceptable, supporting unidimensionality. Cronbach's α was 0.82, indicating good internal consistency. One item had a corrected item-total score correlation of less than 0.40. Associations between the 4-D and other measures were in the expected direction and magnitude. A negligible number of participants (no more than two) selected the lowest category for all items (ie, minimal floor effect) or the highest category for all items (ie, minimal ceiling effect). 4-D had acceptable psychometric properties in a sample of adult burn injury survivors; however, the scale could be improved by removing the item with a low correlation with the total score.

DOI10.1097/BCR.0000000000000404
Alternate JournalJ Burn Care Res
PubMed ID27388881