Evaluation of measurement properties of the Dutch version of the Persistent Somatic Symptom Scale for Healthcare Professionals (PSSS-HCP) ...

Challenging persistent somatic symptom (PSS) related stigma among healthcare professionals is increasingly a priority in research and clinical practice. Valid, reliable and responsive measurement of stigma is needed to understand its prevalence and severity, but also to design effective interventions against stigma and evaluate their effectiveness. We have recently developed a new instrument to measure stigma among healthcare professionals in the UK, the Persistent Somatic Symptom Scale for Healthcare Professionals (PSSS-HCP). The aim of this study is to develop a Dutch version of the PSSS-HCP... Mehr ...