Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Journal of Pediatric Nursing, cilt.84, ss.188-195, 2025 (SCI-Expanded)
Background and purpose: There is a need for measurement tools to determine and evaluate the impact of pain self-efficacy in managing pain problems, which are recognized as a prevalent public health issue among children and adolescents. This study aimed to assess the pain self-efficacy of children and adolescents by translating the Pain Self-Efficacy Scale (SPaSE) into Turkish, alongside its adaptation and psychometric evaluation. Methods: This descriptive and methodological study was conducted between August 10, 2023, and December 10, 2024, in pediatric clinics of two state hospitals located in the southern region of Türkiye. The study population consisted of children aged 8–17 years who were followed up in these clinics. Data were collected using the “Descriptive Information Form” and the “SPaSE.” The psychometric properties of the Turkish version of SPaSE were assessed using explanatory and confirmatory factor analysis, Cronbach's alpha coefficient, and the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC). Results: The Turkish version of SPaSE, consisting of 11 items, was found to be structured under a single factor, explaining 61.268 % of the total variance. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the Turkish version of SPaSE was determined to be 0.936. The mean item scores of the Turkish version ranged between 2.10 ± 1.30 and 2.86 ± 1.06. Conclusion: The Turkish adaptation of SPaSE is a reliable and valid instrument for evaluating pain self-efficacy in children and adolescents. Practice implications: SPaSE can be used to assess pain self-efficacy in the clinical practice for tailoring treatment plans and implementing supportive interventions.