Development of the Bereavement Risk Inventory and Screening Questionnaire (BRISQ): Item generation and expert panel feedback Journal Article
| Authors: | Roberts, K.; Holland, J.; Prigerson, H. G.; Sweeney, C.; Corner, G.; Breitbart, W.; Lichtenthal, W. G. |
| Article Title: | Development of the Bereavement Risk Inventory and Screening Questionnaire (BRISQ): Item generation and expert panel feedback |
| Abstract: | Objective: Following the loss of a loved one to cancer, a significant subset of bereaved family members are at heightened risk for mental and physical health problems; however, these family members often fall through the cracks of the healthcare system. A brief, clinically useful self-report bereavement risk-screening tool could facilitate more effective identification of family members in need of psychosocial support before and after a cancer loss. Thus, the purpose of this study was to develop and refine the Bereavement Risk Inventory and Screening Questionnaire (BRISQ), a self-report bereavement screening tool, and to assess its utility using feedback from bereavement experts. Method: Quantitative and qualitative feedback from a panel of 15 clinical and research experts in bereavement was obtained through an online survey to identify the most clinically useful items and understand expert opinion on bereavement screening. Results: The qualitative and quantitative feedback were synthesized, resulting in a 22% reduction of the item pool. While there was a general consensus between experts on the most clinically useful risk factors for bereavement-related mental health challenges and on the utility of screening, they also offered feedback on language and formatting that guided substantial revisions to the BRISQ. Significance of results: These findings were utilized to refine the BRISQ in preparation for a second study to obtain family member feedback on the measure. By incorporating both expert and family member feedback, the intention is to create a screening tool that represents top clinical and research knowledge in bereavement in a way that effectively addresses barriers to care. © Cambridge University Press 2016. |
| Keywords: | consensus; risk factor; self report; questionnaire; screening; bereavement; language; mental health; grief; human experiment; high risk; family study; family-centered care; human |
| Journal Title: | Palliative and Supportive Care |
| Volume: | 15 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 1478-9515 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Date Published: | 2017-02-01 |
| Start Page: | 57 |
| End Page: | 66 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1017/s1478951516000626 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PMCID: | PMC5296244 |
| PUBMED: | 27516152 |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 2 March 2017 -- Source: Scopus |
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