Three screening tests for patients with psychological problems who undergoplastic and reconstructive surgery

To investigate their quality of life, screening tests of emotion, coping wi th stress, and personality were developed far 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 wer e admitted to the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The rel iability of each test was supported by factor analysis, adequate internal c onsistency, and test-retest correlations. Also, validity was acceptable. Al though further examination is required, these screening tests seem suitable for use in research among this type of patient in Japan.