Original Research Prim Care Companion CNS Disord February 2026

Validation of the Adapted Scale of Perception of Respect for and Maintenance of the Dignity of the Inpatient for Brazilian Portuguese: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

PCC CNS Disord 2026;28(1):10.4088/PCC.25m04019

Full Article Read the complete peer-reviewed article in Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. PCC CNS Disord 2026;28(1):10.4088/PCC.25m04019 Clinical Summary Hospitalized patients, especially those in psychiatric and other high-dependency settings, can experience subtle losses of privacy, autonomy, and respect that routine quality metrics miss. This study validates a Brazilian Portuguese instrument that gives clinicians and institutions a way to measure patients’ perceived dignity directly and identify where care experiences are falling short. FAQ What is the APREMDI scale, and what does it measure in hospitalized patients? 11 questions
Key Takeaways The validation sample included 337 completed responses across psychiatric, medical, and surgical units, yielding approximately 17.7 participants per item for the 19-item scale and placing the study within the authors’ prespecified optimal range for factor analysis. 6 takeaways Clinical Guide How can clinicians use the APREMDI scale to assess hospitalized patients' perceptions of dignity? 7 steps
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