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This research aims to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Family Appraisal of Caregiving Questionnaire in palliative care settings.

March 28, 2026Open Access

Reliability and validity study of the Turkish form of the family appraisal of caregiving questionnaire for palliative care (FACQ-PC)

YGYusuf Adnan GüçlüIzmir University GDGülay Di̇ri̇kDokuz Eylül University EYElçin YorulmazDokuz Eylül University

Key Points

This research aims to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Family Appraisal of Caregiving Questionnaire in palliative care settings.
Conducted reliability and validity analyses of the questionnaire in a Turkish context.
Assessed the tool's effectiveness among caregivers in palliative care situations.
Included feedback from health-care professionals and family members to evaluate practical implications.
Confirmed that the Turkish FACQ-PC is both reliable and valid for assessing caregiving experiences.
Demonstrated strong performance in clinical and research applications within palliative care.

Abstract

The reliability and validity analyses indicated that the Turkish version is a reliable and valid measurement tool for research and clinical applications. This tool is recommended for addressing the challenges faced by primary care physicians, health-care professionals working in home health and palliative care units, as well as family members and relatives who provide palliative care to patients.

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