The Needs of Parents Caring for Children with Epilepsy Questionnaire (NPCEQ-TR): Turkish adaptation, validity, and reliability study

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to translate the Needs of Parents Caring for Children with Epilepsy Questionnaire (NPCEQ) into Turkish (NPCEQ-TR) and evaluate its psychometric properties, including validity and reliability, within a Turkish cultural context.

Methods: A cross-sectional and methodological design was employed. Data were collected online from 310 parents of children with epilepsy in 2025. The adaptation process followed international guidelines and included translation, back-translation, content validation, and pilot testing. Construct validity was examined through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega coefficients.

Results: The content validity indices were satisfactory (I-CVI = 0.80– 1.00; S-CVI = 0.91). The KMO value (0.952) and Bartlett’s test (χ² = 5173.501, p < .001) confirmed that the data were suitable for factor analysis. CFA supported the original five-factor structure, with fit indices indicating an excellent model fit (χ²/df = 1.27; CFI = 0.976; TLI = 0.974; RMSEA = 0.030). Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega coefficients ranged from 0.770 to 0.930 for the subscales, and were 0.958 and 0.950, respectively, for the total scale.

Conclusion: The NPCEQ-TR demonstrated strong construct validity, high internal consistency, and cultural relevance. It is a reliable and practical instrument for assessing the multidimensional needs of parents caring for children with epilepsy, and it can be utilized effectively in family-centered nursing and psychosocial interventions in Turkey.