Development and psychometric validation of the Parental Surgical Fear Scale (PSFS).

Fahriye Pazarcıkcı; Emine Efe; Şevkiye Dikmen

doi:10.1016/j.pedn.2026.04.016

April 24, 2026

Development and psychometric validation of the Parental Surgical Fear Scale (PSFS).

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To create and validate a scale for measuring parents' surgical fear levels.
Developed the Parental Surgical Fear Scale (PSFS) for parental assessment.
Conducted psychometric validation to ensure reliability and validity.
Engaged pediatric nurses to utilize the PSFS in clinical settings.
The PSFS effectively identifies high-risk parents for surgical fear.
Validated scale enables focused preoperative education and psychological support.
Improves preoperative care strategies for children undergoing surgery.

Implication

The Parental Surgical Fear Scale detects surgical fear in parents, suggesting targeted support.

Abstract

Pediatric nurses can use the PSFS to identify parents at high risk of surgical fear, enabling targeted preoperative education and psychological support interventions.

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Development and psychometric validation of the Parental Surgical Fear Scale (PSFS).

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Development and psychometric validation of the Parental Surgical Fear Scale (PSFS).

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Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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