To investigate their quality of life, screening tests of emotion, coping with stress, and personality were developed for use with patients in plastic and reconstructive surgery who had psychological problems. The validity and reliability of each test were examined in a sample of 329 patients who were admitted to the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The reliability of each test was supported by factor analysis, adequate internal consistency, and test-retest correlations. Also, validity was acceptable. Although further examination is required, these screening tests seem suitable for use in research among this type of patient in Japan.
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