Publications by authors named "Maria Lutao"
Article Synopsis
- Thirst and dry mouth (xerostomia) are common and troubling symptoms for patients with chronic heart failure (CHF), and there are currently no reliable tools specifically for German patients to measure these issues.
- The study aimed to validate the German versions of two measurement tools: the Thirst Distress Scale for Patients with Heart Failure (G-TDS-HF) and the Xerostomia Inventory (G-SXI), using a questionnaire completed by 371 patients with CHF.
- Findings showed that both instruments are valid and reliable, with the G-TDS-HF having a two-factor structure related to symptom occurrence and distress, and the G-SXI demonstrating a single-factor structure, indicating a solid foundation for future research on their responsiveness and
