Publications [#271099] of Melanie J. Bonner

Journal Articles

1. Bonner, MJ; Hardy, KK; Willard, VW; Hutchinson, KC; Guill, AB (2008). Further validation of the parent experience of child illness scale. Children's Health Care, 37(2), 145-157. [doi]
   (last updated on 2025/05/31)

   Abstract:
   The objective of this research is to provide further validation of the Parent Experience of Child Illness (PECI) scale. One hundred twenty-five caregivers of patients (age < 1-17 years) diagnosed with cancer returned questionnaire data at Time 1, and 75 caregivers at Time 2. Findings provide support for the psychometric properties of the PECI, including good test-retest reliability and convergent and discriminant validity. The PECI appears to be a valid assessment tool for evaluation of the distress and perceived resources of caregivers of pediatric cancer patients. Continued evaluation is needed with other chronic illness groups. Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.