Japan Journal of Nursing Science
Development and Psychometric Testing of the Patient Safety Scale for Home Peritoneal Dialysis ( PD ‐ PSS )
ABSTRACT Background Home‐based peritoneal dialysis treatment offers greater autonomy and flexibility. However, it also introduces unique patient safety risks. Despite these risks, there is no validated tool to assess patient safety in home settings. Objectives To develop and validate a scale to assess environmental, behavioral, and procedural safety risks in peritoneal dialysis (PD). Methods This study was conducted with 600 patients across eight hospitals. Item generation was informed by literature review, clinica …