Psychometric properties of the Thai version of the illness-specific social support scale short version-8 (ISSS-8) among hematological malignancy patients in the Northeastern region of Thailand: A multicenter study

2026-01-17 oncology Title + abstract only

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Social support, which is an essential aspect influencing health, has resulted in the development of several approaches for assessment in cancer patients. The Illness-Specific Social Support Scale Short Version-8 (ISSS-8) effectively evaluates social support among diverse patient demographics; however, its psychometric validity has yet to be established in Asian cultural contexts. The objectives of this study were to translate and culturally adapt the ISSS-8 for the Thai setting and to assess its...