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Assessing health empowerment - Brazilian cross-cultural adaptation and validity testing of the health education impact questionnaire (heiQ) among people with chronic low back pain. Braz J Phys Ther 2021; 25:460-470. [PMID: 33583719 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2021.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 01/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND There is no patient reported outcome measure available in Brazilian Portuguese to comprehensively assess outcomes following administration of patient education programs for people with chronic conditions. OBJECTIVE To describe the cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Health Education Impact Questionnaire (heiQ), a multidimensional questionnaire designed for the evaluation of patient education programs, which was tested in people with chronic low back pain (LBP). METHODS One hundred thirty-seven individuals with non-specific chronic LBP (age: 38.7 ± 13.2) were enrolled in the study. The translation was performed according to international standards. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to assess test-retest reliability, Cronbach's α to assess internal consistency, Pearson rank correlation to compare the heiQ scales with comparator scales, and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) for structural validity. RESULTS The test-retest analysis yielded ICC values ranging from 0.75 to 0.91. Cronbach's alphas for the seven scales ranged from 0.70 to 0.89. Significant correlations between affective and general health constructs and the heiQ scales (72%) were observed. For the majority of the scales, the CFA fit statistics showed to be good to excellent. CONCLUSION Overall, the Brazilian Portuguese version of the heiQ showed acceptable reliability, internal consistency, construct validity, and structural validity in individuals with chronic LBP. The heiQ scales may serve as direct outcomes to assess education and self-management programs for the Brazilian Portuguese speaker population.
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Koert E, Takefman J, Boivin J. Fertility quality of life tool: update on research and practice considerations. HUM FERTIL 2019; 24:236-248. [PMID: 31387469 DOI: 10.1080/14647273.2019.1648887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The 36-item Fertility Quality of Life (FertiQoL) tool is increasingly used in research and practice. It measures quality of life in four personal domains (emotional, social, relational, mind/body) and two treatment domains (tolerability, environment). A literature review of published empirical research using FertiQoL was undertaken to provide an overview of this research base. Five databases were searched using 'FertiQoL' and its variant. In total, 41 published articles from 35 independent samples in 23 countries involving 16,315 participants, mainly in clinical settings, were reviewed. FertiQoL was used for three main purposes: (i) to assess quality of life and FertiQoL measurement properties (especially Core FertiQoL) using cross-sectional designs; (ii) to identify correlates, predictors, and consequences of fertility quality of life (some of which included international comparisons); (iii) to assess the effect of psychological interventions on fertility quality of life. The range of median FertiQoL Core, Treatment and subscale (scaled) scores in 31 samples was between 60 and 75. Poorer fertility quality of life was consistently associated with being a woman, longer duration of infertility, poorer psychological functioning and lower patient-centred care. Some FertiQoL subscale scores improved after psychological interventions. Future research should address measurement issues and examine reported associations with fertility quality of life.
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- Emily Koert
- a Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education, University of British Columbia , Vancouver , Canada
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- b Departments of Obstetrics/Gynecology and Psychology, McGill University Health Centre Reproductive Centre , Montreal , Canada
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- c Cardiff Fertility Studies Research Group, School of Psychology, Cardiff University , Cardiff , UK
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Smith D, Fairweather-Schmidt AK, Harvey P, Bowden J, Lawn S, Battersby M. Does the Partners in Health scale allow meaningful comparisons of chronic condition self-management between men and women? Testing measurement invariance. J Adv Nurs 2019; 75:3126-3137. [PMID: 31236969 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2018] [Revised: 04/04/2019] [Accepted: 05/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS To determine if the Partners in Health scale, pertinent to assessing patient chronic condition self-management, operates equivalently for men and women. BACKGROUND There are distinct gender-based differences in self-management behaviours and health perceptions. This may introduce non-invariance in self-report measures. Testing of measurement invariance is a recommended practice in nursing science to ensure robust metrics. DESIGN A representative cross-sectional population survey in South Australian. METHOD In 2014, 940 people responded to the South Australian Health Omnibus Survey, a battery of health-related questions. MI and estimation of heterogeneity was tested using Bayesian confirmatory factor analysis. RESULTS Findings showed self-management constructs were interpreted equivalently between men and women. Observed population heterogeneity associated lower education levels with poorer illness and treatment knowledge, smokers with poorer treatment partnerships and mental health problems with lower coping capacity. CONCLUSION Approximate measurement invariance was achieved between men and women for Partners in Health scale. IMPACT There is a lack of well-validated generic instruments, including investigation into gender variability, for measuring chronic condition self-management behaviours. Lower education levels were found to connect with poorer knowledge of health condition and treatment. Mental health problems attenuated ability to cope with the effect of the condition. Findings can facilitate the development of better tailored interventions for self-management of patients' chronic condition/s.
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- David Smith
- College of Medicine & Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- College of Medicine & Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Population Health, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- College of Medicine & Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- College of Medicine & Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Self-management and health related quality of life in persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Qual Life Res 2019; 28:2889-2899. [DOI: 10.1007/s11136-019-02231-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/08/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Straus EJ. Challenges in Measuring Healthcare Transition Readiness: Taking Stock and Looking Forward. J Pediatr Nurs 2019; 46:109-117. [PMID: 30928897 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2019.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2018] [Revised: 02/25/2019] [Accepted: 03/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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THEORETICAL PRINCIPLES The construct of transition readiness has become commonplace in healthcare transition (HCT) research, yet conceptualization of this construct is rarely considered. Given the centrality of construct conceptualization in measure development and validity theory, analysis of measurement implications of conceptualizations of transition readiness is essential. PHENOMENON ADDRESSED The purpose of this paper is to provide a review and critical analysis of transition readiness measurement through the lens of construct conceptualization and its implications for validation and healthcare transition research. RESEARCH LINKAGES Drawing on contemporary validity theory, theoretical discussions of construct conceptualization from management studies, and transition readiness measurement research, this paper will explore how transition readiness has been conceptualized and operationalized in HCT research and articulate problems, challenges and gaps relevant to transition readiness. There remains a lack of consensus on what transition readiness is or should be and careful attention to the implications of elements of conceptual definitions are essential to move the field of transition readiness measurement forward. Recommendations for future work in the field in relation to conceptual clarity, the implications of multidimensionality, change over time, and consequences of measurement are suggested.
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- Elizabeth J Straus
- School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada; School of Nursing, Linfield College, Portland, Oregon, United States of America.
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Dunne S, Coffey L, Sharp L, Desmond D, Cullen C, O'Connor J, O'Sullivan E, Timon C, Gallagher P. Investigating the impact of self‐management behaviours on quality of life and fear of recurrence in head and neck cancer survivors: A population‐based survey. Psychooncology 2019; 28:742-749. [DOI: 10.1002/pon.5010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2018] [Revised: 01/21/2019] [Accepted: 01/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Simon Dunne
- School of Nursing and Human SciencesDublin City University Dublin Ireland
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- Department of PsychologyMaynooth University County Kildare Ireland
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- Institute of Health and SocietyNewcastle University Newcastle UK
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- Department of PsychologyMaynooth University County Kildare Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Human SciencesDublin City University Dublin Ireland
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- Head and Neck Cancer ProgrammeSt. James's Hospital Dublin Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Human SciencesDublin City University Dublin Ireland
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Bringsvor HB, Langeland E, Oftedal BF, Skaug K, Assmus J, Bentsen SB. Effects of a COPD self-management support intervention: a randomized controlled trial. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2018; 13:3677-3688. [PMID: 30510410 PMCID: PMC6231510 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s181005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study examines the effects of the COPD-specific health promoting self-management intervention "Better living with COPD" on different self-management-related domains, self-efficacy, and sense of coherence (SOC). METHODS In a randomized controlled design, 182 people with COPD were allocated to either an intervention group (offered Better living with COPD in addition to usual care) or a control group (usual care). Self-management-related domains were measured by the Health Education Impact Questionnaire (heiQ) before and after intervention. Self-efficacy was measured by the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) and SOC was measured by the 13-item Sense of Coherence Scale (SOC-13). Effects were assessed by ANCOVA, using intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis and per-protocol analysis (PPA). RESULTS The PPA and the ITT analysis showed significant positive changes on Constructive attitudes and approaches (heiQ) (ITT: P=0.0069; PPA: P=0.0021) and Skill and technique acquisition (heiQ) (ITT: P=0.0405; PPA: P=0.0356). Self-monitoring and insight (heiQ) showed significant positive change in the PPA (P=0.0494). No significant changes were found on the other self-management domains (heiQ), self-efficacy (GSE), or SOC (SOC-13). CONCLUSION Better living with COPD had a significant positive short-term effect on some self-management-related domains, and could be an intervention contributing to the support of self-management in people with COPD. However, further work is needed to establish the clinical relevance of the findings and to evaluate the long-term effects.
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- Heidi B Bringsvor
- Department of Research and Innovation, Helse Fonna HF, Haugesund, Norway,
- Department of Quality and Health Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway,
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- Department of Health and Caring Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Quality and Health Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway,
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- Department of Research and Innovation, Helse Fonna HF, Haugesund, Norway,
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- Center for Clinical Research, Department of Reserach and Innovation, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- SHARE-Centre for Resilience in Health Care, Department of Quality and Health Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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Sindlinger K, Meng K, Dorn M, Faller H, Schuler M. Illness representations, pain and physical function in patients with rheumatic disorders: between- and within-person associations. Psychol Health 2018; 34:200-215. [PMID: 30358411 DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2018.1523406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Rehabilitation for patients with rheumatic diseases improves both illness representations (IR) and clinical outcomes such as pain and physical functioning (PF). However, it is unclear whether IR may affect and, in turn, are affected by pain and PF. In this study, we examined both between-person associations and within-person associations between IR and pain/PF over time on three measurement occasions. Furthermore, cross-lagged relationships were examined. DESIGN AND MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES This secondary analysis is based on data from N = 186 patients with rheumatic diseases. Data on pain, PF and IR were assessed using self-report questionnaires at the beginning, the end and three months after a 3-week inpatient rehabilitation. METHODS To separate between- and within-person level, data were analysed using random-intercept cross-lagged panel models. RESULTS On both the between-person level (r = |0.21| - |0.44|) and the within-person level (r = |0.15| - |0.46|), pain and PF were related to cognitive and emotional IR. In addition, we found within-person bidirectional cross-lagged effects between emotional IR and PF. CONCLUSION IR show complex relationships with pain and PF. Improving PF might improve subsequent illness-related emotional distress and vice versa.
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- K Sindlinger
- a Department of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Medical Sociology and Rehabilitation Sciences , University of Würzburg , Würzburg , Germany
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- a Department of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Medical Sociology and Rehabilitation Sciences , University of Würzburg , Würzburg , Germany
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- b Rehabilitation Center Bad Eilsen , Bad Eilsen , Germany
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- a Department of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Medical Sociology and Rehabilitation Sciences , University of Würzburg , Würzburg , Germany
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- a Department of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Medical Sociology and Rehabilitation Sciences , University of Würzburg , Würzburg , Germany
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Schuler M, Strohmayer M, Mühlig S, Schwaighofer B, Wittmann M, Faller H, Schultz K. Assessment of depression before and after inpatient rehabilitation in COPD patients: Psychometric properties of the German version of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9/PHQ-2). J Affect Disord 2018; 232:268-275. [PMID: 29499510 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2018.02.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2017] [Revised: 01/05/2018] [Accepted: 02/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Depression is a frequent comorbidity of COPD and leads to worse clinical COPD-outcomes. PHQ-9 and PHQ-2 are two widely used brief instruments to assess depression. However, psychometric properties in COPD patients are unknown. This study examines factorial validity, measurement invariance and composite reliability (CR) of PHQ-9/PHQ-2, respectively, and concordance between both tools. METHODS This is a secondary analysis of N = 561 COPD patients who filled out the PHQ-9 at the begin (T0), the end (T1) and 3/6/9/12 (T2/T3/T4/T5) months after pulmonary inpatient rehabilitation. Structural equation modeling was used to examine factorial validity and measurement invariance between gender, GOLD disease severity groups and over time. Concordance was assessed using Cohen's Kappa, Yules Y, positive and negative agreement. RESULTS A one-factor model (with one freed residual covariance) showed best model fit. At least partial scalar invariance could be established. Concordance between both instruments was substantial. 31.7% (26.2%) COPD patients showed clinically relevant depression according to PHQ-9 (PHQ-2) at T0. At T0-T2, PHQ-9 classified more patients as depressed than did PHQ-2. According to both measures, depression rates declined after rehabilitation. Reliability was high for both PHQ-9 (CR = 0.94) and PHQ-2 (CR = 0.89). LIMITATIONS No gold-standard (clinical interview) to assess depression was used. Therefore, diagnostic accuracy for PHQ-9/PHQ-2 remains unclear. CONCLUSIONS PHQ-9 and PHQ-2 fulfill important psychometric criteria (factorial validity, invariance, reliability) for measuring depression in COPD. The results support their use in clinical practice to assess severity of depression. Diagnostic accuracy to identify major/minor depression of both instruments should be examined in future studies.
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- Michael Schuler
- University of Würzburg, Department of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Medical Sociology and Rehabilitation Sciences, Würzburg, Germany.
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- University of Würzburg, Department of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Medical Sociology and Rehabilitation Sciences, Würzburg, Germany
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- Chemnitz University of Technology, Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Chemnitz, Germany
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- Bad Reichenhall Clinic, Centre for Rehabilitation, Pneumology and Orthopedics, Bad Reichenhall, Germany
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- Bad Reichenhall Clinic, Centre for Rehabilitation, Pneumology and Orthopedics, Bad Reichenhall, Germany
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- University of Würzburg, Department of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Medical Sociology and Rehabilitation Sciences, Würzburg, Germany
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- Bad Reichenhall Clinic, Centre for Rehabilitation, Pneumology and Orthopedics, Bad Reichenhall, Germany
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Cheng JJY, Arenhold F, Braakhuis AJ. Determining the efficacy of the chronic disease self-management programme and readability of 'living a healthy life with chronic conditions' in a New Zealand setting. Intern Med J 2017; 46:1284-1290. [PMID: 27507731 DOI: 10.1111/imj.13203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2016] [Revised: 07/19/2016] [Accepted: 07/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Self-management programmes are an increasingly popular way of treating chronic diseases. AIMS This study aims to determine the efficacy of the Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme (CDSMP) in a New Zealand context by assessing course outcomes and readability of the accompanying reference guide Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, 4th Edition. METHODS This is a cross-sectional pre-post study conducted in Auckland between August 2009 and September 2015, using CDSMP participants' baseline and follow-up Health Education Intervention Questionnaire (heiQTM ) data. Readability of the guide was assessed using the Gunning Fog Index, Coleman Liau, Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch Kincaid Grade Level and Simplified Measure of Gobbledygook scores. RESULTS Significant evidence of improvement (P ≤ 0.001) was observed in seven of the eight domains measured by the heiQTM (Deakin University, Centre for Population Health Research, Melbourne, Vic., Australia). The greatest improvements were seen in skill and technique acquisition (mean change score 0.25, P ≤ 0.001) and self-monitoring and insight (0.18, P ≤ 0.001). There was little evidence of improvement in health service navigation (0.04, P = 0.17). Readability analyses indicate that a person needs to be reading at a minimum of U.S. 8th grade level in order to understand the text, and possibly up to 11th grade. CONCLUSIONS The CDSMP is effective for improving patient self-efficacy in the New Zealand setting. However, adaptation of the programme to support better health service navigation is warranted. The readability of the reference guide is not suitable for this setting and requires further improvement.
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- J J-Y Cheng
- Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Discipline of Nutrition/Dietetics, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- ProCare Health, Patient Services, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Discipline of Nutrition/Dietetics, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Wahl AK, Osborne RH, Langeland E, Wentzel-Larsen T, Mengshoel AM, Ribu L, Peersen K, Elsworth GR, Nolte S. Making robust decisions about the impact of health education programs: Psychometric evaluation of the Health Education Impact Questionnaire (heiQ) in diverse patient groups in Norway. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2016; 99:1733-8. [PMID: 27211224 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2016.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2015] [Revised: 04/04/2016] [Accepted: 05/01/2016] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To undertake a rigorous psychometric evaluation of the widely used eight-scale heiQ version 2.0 (evaluating immediate effects of self-management interventions) in diverse patient groups in Norway. METHODS Cross-sectional survey data were collected from 1019 Norwegians. Data were extracted from studies among people with musculoskeletal disorders (n=516), psoriasis (n=254), heart disease (n=97), and Type 2 diabetes (n=152). To investigate the factorial validity of the Norwegian heiQ, confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were carried out using Mplus. RESULTS One-factor model fit, without modifications, was acceptable for the Emotional distress scale. Only one correlated residual was required to be fitted in each of the other scales to achieve satisfactory model fit. The postulated highly restricted full eight-factor model (no cross-loadings, no correlated residuals) showed good fit to the data. Internal consistency was acceptable for most scales (0.72-0.90) but low for Self-monitoring and insight. CONCLUSION This study of the Norwegian heiQ replicates the factor structure of the original Australian heiQ, using robust and highly restricted CFA procedures, demonstrating a clean independent clusters model structure. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Researchers, program implementers and policymakers could use the Norwegian heiQ with confidence to generate reliable information on program outcomes and support quality improvement activities.
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- Astrid K Wahl
- Department of Health Sciences, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Deakin Univerity, Health Systems Improvement Unit, School of Health and Social Development, Geelong, VIC, Australia.
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- Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Bergen University College, Norway.
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- Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Eastern and Southern Norway; Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies, Oslo, Norway.
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- Department of Health Sciences, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
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- Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Oslo, Norway.
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- Deakin Univerity, Health Systems Improvement Unit, School of Health and Social Development, Geelong, VIC, Australia.
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- Deakin Univerity, Health Systems Improvement Unit, School of Health and Social Development, Geelong, VIC, Australia; Department of Psychosomatic Medicine, Center for Internal Medicine and Dermatology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
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Musekamp G, Bengel J, Schuler M, Faller H. Improved self-management skills predict improvements in quality of life and depression in patients with chronic disorders. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2016; 99:1355-1361. [PMID: 27050107 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2016.03.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2015] [Revised: 03/17/2016] [Accepted: 03/21/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Self-management programs aim to improve patients' skills to manage their chronic condition in everyday life. Improvement in self-management is assumed to bring about improvements in more distal outcomes, such as quality of life. This study aimed to test the hypothesis that changes in self-reported self-management skills observed after participation in self-management programs predict changes in both quality of life and depressive symptoms three months later. METHODS Using latent change modeling, the relationship between changes in latent variables over three time points (start and end of rehabilitation, after three months) was analysed. The sample comprised 580 patients with different chronic conditions treated in inpatient rehabilitation clinics. The influence of additional predictor variables (age, sex, perceived social support) and type of disorder as a moderator variable was also tested. RESULTS Changes in self-reported self-management skills after rehabilitation predicted changes in both quality of life and depressive symptoms at the end of rehabilitation and the 3 months follow-up. These relationships remained significant after the inclusion of other predictor variables and were similar across disorders. CONCLUSION The findings provide support for the hypothesis that improvements in proximal outcomes of self-management programs may foster improvements in distal outcomes. Further studies should investigate treatment mechanisms.
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- Gunda Musekamp
- Department of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Medical Sociology and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.
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- Institute of Psychology, Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Medical Sociology and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Medical Sociology and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany.
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Schuler M, Spanier K, Lukasczik M, Schwarze M, Musekamp G, Osborne RH, Faller H, Pohrt U. Individual prevention courses for occupational skin diseases: changes in and relationships between proximal and distal outcomes. Contact Dermatitis 2015; 72:371-80. [PMID: 25845413 DOI: 10.1111/cod.12367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2014] [Revised: 01/08/2015] [Accepted: 01/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND To treat people with occupational contact dermatitis, the German Accident Prevention and Insurance Association in the Health and Welfare Services offers 2-day individual prevention (IP) seminars. OBJECTIVES We investigated whether there are short-term and medium-term changes in proximal (e.g. behaviour) and distal (e.g. symptoms) outcomes after an IP seminar, whether changes in proximal outcomes are associated with changes in distal outcomes, and whether subgroups can be identified that benefit in particular. PATIENTS/MATERIALS/METHODS In a prospective study, 502 participants of 85 IP courses completed the health education impact questionnaire (heiQ™) and skin symptom questionnaire (Skindex-29) at the start of the course, immediately thereafter, and after 6 months. Change was assessed according to standardized effect size. Regression techniques were used to analyse associations between proximal and distal outcomes. RESULTS After 6 months, participants showed improved self-management skills and preventive behaviour, and less fear of job loss, disease-related symptoms, and emotional distress. Significant associations between proximal and distal outcomes were found. Participants who felt more limited by their skin disease showed greater effects. CONCLUSIONS The results are consistent with the assumption that IP courses provide a range of benefits for people with occupational contact dermatitis. Changes in distal outcomes may be influenced by changes in proximal outcomes.
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- Michael Schuler
- Department of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Medical Sociology and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Würzburg, D-97072, Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Social Medicine and Epidemiology, University of Lübeck, D-23538, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Medical Sociology and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Würzburg, D-97072, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Medical School Hannover, D-30625, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Medical Sociology and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Würzburg, D-97072, Würzburg, Germany
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- Population Health Strategic Research Centre, School of Health & Social Development, Deakin University, 3125, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Medical Sociology and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Würzburg, D-97072, Würzburg, Germany
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- Accident Prevention and Insurance Association in the Health and Welfare Services (Berufsgenossenschaft für Gesundheit und Wohlfahrtspflege), D-10777, Berlin, Germany
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Brunet J, Lauzier S, Campbell HS, Fillion L, Osborne RH, Maunsell E. Measurement invariance of English and French Health Education Impact Questionnaire (heiQ) empowerment scales validated for cancer. Qual Life Res 2015; 24:2375-84. [PMID: 25814473 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-015-0972-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/21/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE If measurement invariance (MI) is demonstrated for a scale completed by respondents from two different language groups, it means that the scale measures the same construct in the same way in both groups. We assessed MI of the French- and English-language versions of the five Health Education Impact Questionnaire (heiQ) empowerment scales validated for the cancer setting. METHODS Data came from two cross-sectional studies of Canadian cancer survivors (704 English, 520 French). Single-group confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to test whether the hypothesized factor structure of the French-language heiQ empowerment scales fit the data. Multi-group CFAs were conducted to assess different levels of MI conditions (configural, metric, scalar, strict, as well as MI of factor variances, covariances, and latent means) of the French- and English-language heiQ empowerment scales. RESULTS The correlated five-factor model showed good fit in both language groups (goodness-of-fit indices: CFI ≥ .97; RMSEA ≤ .07). Goodness-of-fit indices and tests of differences in fit between models supported MI of the five-factor model across the two language groups (∆CFI ≤ -.010 combined with ∆RMSEA ≤ .015). CONCLUSIONS The French- and English-language heiQ empowerment scales measure the same five dimensions of empowerment in the same way across both language groups. Thus, any observed similarities or differences between French- and English-speaking respondents completing these scales are valid and reflect similarities or differences in empowerment across language groups, not measurement artifact. Consequently, heiQ empowerment data from English- and French-speaking respondents can be directly pooled or contrasted in data analyses.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jennifer Brunet
- School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa, 125 University, Montpetit Hall, Room 339, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5, Canada
| | - Sophie Lauzier
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Université Laval, Québec, QC, G1K 7P4, Canada.,Axe Santé des populations et pratiques optimales en santé, Centre de recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec, Québec, QC, G1S 4L8, Canada
| | - H Sharon Campbell
- Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada.,Propel Centre for Population Health Impact, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada
| | - Lise Fillion
- Faculté des sciences infirmières, Université Laval, Québec, Québec, QC, Canada.,Axe Oncologie, Centre de recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec, 1050 chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec, QC, G1S 4L8, Canada
| | - Richard H Osborne
- Public Health Innovation, Population Health Strategic Research Centre, Deakin University, Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Melbourne, VIC, 3125, Australia
| | - Elizabeth Maunsell
- Département de médecine sociale et préventive, Faculté de médecine, Université Laval, 2180 Chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec, QC, G1K 7P4, Canada. .,Centre des maladies du sein Deschênes-Fabia, Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement, Québec, QC, G1S 4L8, Canada. .,Axe Oncologie, Centre de recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Québec, 1050 chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec, QC, G1S 4L8, Canada.
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