These results indicate that the MAXвЂ“PC is a valid and reliable measure of anxiety that assesses aspects of anxiety unique to men with prostate cancer, and it may provide a more sensitive measure of anxiety than the HADS for this population. In order to assess the reliability and validity of prevalence estimates taken from the BRFSS, scholarship published from 20042011 dealing with tests of. Also, in a multivariate analysis, the change in PSA levels was a significant predictor of MAXвЂ“PC scores, but not Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) scores. Furthermore, up to 15 of men with prostate cancer have normal PSA levels. Most men are now offered an MRI scan before a biopsy to help avoid unnecessary tests, but some men may have invasive, and sometimes painful, biopsies for no reason. PSA levels were not correlated with anxiety overall however, anxiety was significantly higher among patients whose PSA levels were changing (i.e., rising, falling, and unstable), versus those with stable PSA levels. PSA tests are unreliable and can suggest prostate cancer when no cancer exists (a false-positive result). Factor analysis identified three distinct factors for the MAXвЂ“PC that corresponded to the intended subscales (General Prostate Cancer Anxiety, PSA (prostate-specific antigen) Anxiety, and Fear of Recurrence). The MAXвЂ“PC showed high internal consistency and concurrent and discriminant validity. Ambulatory men with prostate cancer (NВ =В 367) completed a baseline assessment packet that included the MAXвЂ“PC and other psychosocial questionnaires. In a systematic review published in 2010 the validity and reliability of the NDI. A revised version of this scale was tested in a more clinically varied population. Identification of risk factors for recurrent psA is needed. The authors developed the Memorial Anxiety Scale for Prostate Cancer (MAXвЂ“PC) in order to facilitate the identification of prostate cancer-related anxiety. Data collection &/or processing P.S.A., O.V., H.B. Identifying which men with prostate cancer might benefit from mental health treatment has proven to be a challenging task. Objectives: This study aims to test the validity and reliability of the Assessment.

Validity and reliability of psa test