Adaptation of the Shirom–Melamed Burnout Measure in parents of Turkish pediatric oncology patients

Abstract

Objectives: This study was conducted to adapt the Shirom–Melamed Burnout Measure (SMBM) in parents of Turkish pediatric oncology patients. Methods: This methodological and descriptive study was conducted with 184 parents of pediatric oncology patients from December 2023 to July 2024. Data was collected face to face interviews via an information form and the SMBM. Translation processes, expert opinions, and content validity were meticulously addressed. Data analysis was utilized by IBM SPSS Statistics and AMOS 25. Results: The mean age of parents was 37.02 ± 8.20, and 94.6% of the parents were mothers. The scale demonstrated high validity (content validity index = 0.97) and excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.91). The Exploratory Factor Analysis revealed a 4-factor structure, explaining 67.60% of the variance. A modified 4‐factor 19‐item model of the provided excellent model fit (chi-square/df = 1.946, RMSEA = 0.072, GFI = 0.861, CFI = 0.932, IFI = 0.933, RFI = 0.849, NFI = 0.871, TLI = 0.920). Conclusions: The Turkish scale with 4‐factor 19‐item is a valid and reliable tool can be used to determine the burnout level of parents of pediatric oncology patients. Implications for Nursing Practice: Healthcare providers should use the SMBM to assess parental burnout, develop targeted support programs, and evaluate the impact of caregiving on parents' well-being.