Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the patient self-advocacy scale among colorectal cancer patients

Background Patient self-advocacy is crucial with respect to patients’ ability to participate in health care decision-making and express their individual needs and preferences, thus facilitating the establishment of better doctor–patient relationships. However, effective and concise assessment tools that can be used among cancer patients in China are lacking. Objectives This study aims to adapt and validate a Chinese version of the Patient Self-Advocacy Scale (PSAS) for use among colorectal cance