Assessment of the Validity and Reliability of a Questionnaire to Evaluate Empathy of Pharmacists
2020 Volume 43 Issue 3 Pages 90-96
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2020 Volume 43 Issue 3 Pages 90-96
Introduction: This study assessed the validity and reliability of the Japanese Consultation and Relational Empathy (CARE) Measure in community pharmacist consultations.
Methods: We administered an anonymous self-questionnaire about patient consultations with pharmacists to 11 community pharmacies between November 2018 and March 2019.
Results: A total of 224 patients completed the questionnaire. Low numbers of missing values and 'not applicable' responses suggested high face validity of the Japanese CARE Measure. Factor analysis resulted in a single solution and internal reliability was high (Cronbach's alpha 0.943). Construct validity was supported by a significant relationship (Spearman's rho 0.43, p<0.01) with the patient's satisfaction with the consultation.
Conclusion: The Japanese CARE Measure may be valid and reliable in a community pharmacy setting.
