The Italian version of the FAMCARE scale: a validation study.

Purpose: Evaluation of the quality of care is a key element that healthcare providers now take into consideration to meet patients' needs, expectations, and values. The FAMCARE scale is one of the most important instruments available to assess the level of satisfaction about care received by patients and families. We describe the validation process used to develop an Italian version (IF) of the original FAMCARE scale for caregivers.