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Penagos-Corzo JC, Ortiz-Barrero MJ, Hernández-Ramírez R, Ochoa-Ramírez Y, González Ehlinger R, Pérez-Acosta AM. Development and psychometric properties of a self-medication behavior inventory. Front Psychol 2024; 15:1366284. [PMID: 38770255 PMCID: PMC11103005 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1366284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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Introduction Self-medication is a prevalent behavior with significant health implications. Understanding its psychosocial determinants can inform preventative strategies and interventions. Methods We evaluated the psychometric properties of the Self-Medication Behavior Inventory (SMBI-9) in a binational study with 779 Colombian and Mexican participants. Concurrent validity was assessed through correlations with related inventories, and confirmatory factor analysis tested the proposed four-factor model. Results The SMBI-9 demonstrated high model fit (CFI = 0.995, TLI = 0.991) and invariance across countries. The factors-Social Influence, Attitude toward Medicine, Avoidance, and Prevention-varied significantly with knowledge of medicine, schooling, health insurance status and gender, underscoring the role of social and personal beliefs in self-medication practices. Discussion SMBI-9 emerged as a reliable tool for capturing the multifaceted nature of self-medication behaviors. Findings highlight the influence of social norms and personal attitudes, suggesting targeted approaches for behavioral interventions.
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- Julio C. Penagos-Corzo
- Department of Psychology, Universidad de las Américas Puebla, San Andrés Cholula, Mexico
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- Department of Psychology, Universidad de las Américas Puebla, San Andrés Cholula, Mexico
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- Observatory of Self-medication Behavior, Psychology Programme, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
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Christensen KB, Packness A, Simonsen E, Brodersen J. Psychometric validation of the Danish version of the Major Depression Inventory using data from the Lolland-Falster health study (LOFUS). Nord J Psychiatry 2024:1-10. [PMID: 38546419 DOI: 10.1080/08039488.2024.2333445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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PURPOSE The Major Depression Inventory (MDI) is a widely used self-rating depression scale commonly in primary care in Denmark. It has not been subject to robust psychometric validation in a general population setting. The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric measurement properties of the MDI when applied in the general population. METHODS We evaluated statistical psychometric validity using modern test theory (confirmatory factor analysis, item response theory models and Rasch measurement theory) testing local independence and differential item function across groups defined by gender, age, education, and chronic disease status. Separate analyses across different strata and across different statistical models were employed. RESULTS Regarding structural validity we consistently identified local dependence for the item two pairs (MDI2,MDI3) and (MDI4,MDI5) across strata. This result was confirmed by bifactor CFA models and item screening. We further identified substantial differential item functioning with respect to age group and with respect to chronic disease. We identified quantified the magnitude of this lack of measurement invariance. CONCLUSION The MDI is psychometrically valid in homogenous sub populations, but the disclosed evidence of local dependence means that published estimates of its reliability cannot be trusted. The lack of measurement invariance means that the instrument cannot be used to compare individuals or groups unless they are similar in terms of age group and chronic disease status.
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- Karl Bang Christensen
- Section of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen K, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Psychiatric Research Unit, Psychiatry Region Zealand, Denmark
- Research Unit for General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Psychiatric Research Unit, Psychiatry Region Zealand, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Section of General Practice and Research Unit for General Practice, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen K, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Hendrieckx C, Husin HM, Russell-Green S, Halliday JA, Lam B, Trawley S, McAuley SA, Bach LA, Burt MG, Cohen ND, Colman PG, Holmes-Walker DJ, Jenkins AJ, Lee MH, McCallum RW, Stranks SN, Sundararajan V, Jones TW, O'Neal DN, Speight J. The diabetes management experiences questionnaire: Psychometric validation among adults with type 1 diabetes. Diabet Med 2024; 41:e15195. [PMID: 37562414 DOI: 10.1111/dme.15195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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AIMS To examine the psychometric properties of the Diabetes Management Experiences Questionnaire (DME-Q). Adapted from the validated Glucose Monitoring Experiences Questionnaire, the DME-Q captures satisfaction with diabetes management irrespective of treatment modalities. METHODS The DME-Q was completed by adults with type 1 diabetes as part of a randomized controlled trial comparing hybrid closed loop (HCL) to standard therapy. Most psychometric properties were examined with pre-randomization data (n = 149); responsiveness was examined using baseline and 26-week follow-up data (n = 120). RESULTS Pre-randomization, participants' mean age was 44 ± 12 years, 52% were women. HbA1c was 61 ± 11 mmol/mol (7.8 ± 1.0%), diabetes duration was 24 ± 12 years and 47% used an insulin pump prior to the trial. A forced three-factor analysis revealed three expected domains, that is, 'Convenience', 'Effectiveness' and 'Intrusiveness', and a forced one-factor solution was also satisfactory. Internal consistency reliability was strong for the three subscales (α range = 0.74-0.84) and 'Total satisfaction'( α = 0.85). Convergent validity was demonstrated with moderate correlations between DME-Q 'Total satisfaction' and diabetes distress (PAID: rs = -0.57) and treatment satisfaction (DTSQ; rs = 0.58). Divergent validity was demonstrated with a weak correlation with prospective/retrospective memory (PRMQ: rs = -0.16 and - 0.13 respectively). Responsiveness was demonstrated, as participants randomized to HCL had higher 'Effectiveness' and 'Total satisfaction' scores than those randomized to standard therapy. CONCLUSIONS The 22-item DME-Q is a brief, acceptable, reliable measure with satisfactory structural and construct validity, which is responsive to intervention. The DME-Q is likely to be useful for evaluation of new pharmaceutical agents and technologies in research and clinical settings.
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- Christel Hendrieckx
- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Victoria, Geelong, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Victoria, Carlton, Australia
- Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Victoria, Geelong, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Victoria, Geelong, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Victoria, Carlton, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Victoria, Geelong, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Victoria, Carlton, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Victoria, Geelong, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Victoria, Carlton, Australia
- Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Victoria, Geelong, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Victoria, Geelong, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Victoria, Carlton, Australia
- Education Futures, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Victoria, Carlton, Australia
- The Cairnmillar Institute, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- The Cairnmillar Institute, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, The Alfred, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Medicine (Alfred Medical Research and Education Precinct), Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Southern Adelaide Diabetes and Endocrine Services, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, Australia
- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- School of Pharmacy, University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Australia
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- Southern Adelaide Diabetes and Endocrine Services, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, Australia
- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Australia
- School of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- Telethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Victoria, Geelong, Australia
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Victoria, Carlton, Australia
- Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Victoria, Geelong, Australia
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Belus JM, Hines AC, Magidson JF, Iwamoto D, Rose AL, Li A, Barnabas RV, van Heerden A. Development and Empirical Test of the Research-Informed South African Relationship Functioning Assessment (SARFA). Pers Relatsh 2024; 31:44-66. [PMID: 38708292 PMCID: PMC11068037 DOI: 10.1111/pere.12522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Intimate partners play an important role in chronic diseases. Despite the chronic disease burden increase in sub-Saharan Africa, very few culturally-relevant quantitative measures of intimate relationship functioning are available. We conducted an empirical investigation evaluating the psychometric properties of the South African Relationship Functioning Assessment (SARFA) assessing healthy relationship functioning in N = 150 community members (50% women; M age = 27.2 years) living in the Vulindlela area of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Item development was based on prior qualitative research from two South African communities. All assessments were conducted in isiZulu, participants' primary language. An exploratory factor analysis was conducted on the initial 39-item measure. The best-fitting model consisted of one factor with 22 items. The SARFA's internal consistency was α = .94. Convergent validity was observed via significant positive associations (all rs ≥ .38, p < .001) between the SARFA's total score and measures of trust, emotional intimacy, constructive communication, sexual satisfaction, and relationship control (women only). Divergent validity was observed for women only. Encouraging initial psychometric properties of a culturally-relevant measure of relationship functioning in KwaZulu-Natal may have relevance to other communities and potential to be used in research involving couples and health in chronic disease-burdened communities.
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- Jennifer M Belus
- University Hospital Basel, Department of Clinical Research, Basel, Switzerland
- University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
- University of Maryland, Department of Psychology, College Park, MD, USA
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- University of Maryland, Department of Psychology, College Park, MD, USA
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- University of Maryland, Department of Psychology, College Park, MD, USA
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- University of Maryland, Department of Psychology, College Park, MD, USA
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- Orlando Regional Medical Center, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Centre for Community Based Research, Human Sciences Research Council, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
- SAMRC/WITS Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Lichtlé J, Devouche E, Dialahy IZ, de Gaulmyn A, Amestoy A, Coutelle R, Isnard P, Monestès J, Mottron L, Cappe E. Development, psychometric evaluation, and factor analysis of an instrument measuring quality of life in autistic preschoolers. Int J Methods Psychiatr Res 2023; 33:e2002. [PMID: 38133582 PMCID: PMC10804264 DOI: 10.1002/mpr.2002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Revised: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Early interventions for autistic children should target their quality of life (QoL) but require adapted measures. The association of a child's temperament and parental characteristics with the QoL of autistic children remains unknown. METHODS We constructed an autism module based on a thematic analysis, a Delphi survey with experts, and a pre-test with parents to be completed alongside the proxy version of the PedsQL 4.0. We explored compliance, responsiveness, internal consistency, convergent validity, and factor structure with 157 parents of autistic preschool children. We examined the association between child and parental characteristics with the QoL of autistic children using correlation analysis, principal component analysis, hierarchical ascending classification, and linear regression. Sociodemographic information was collected via multiple choice questions, autism severity via Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) scores, and parental acceptance and child's temperament via the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire and the Emotionality, Activity, and Sociability. RESULTS An autism module comprised of 27 items emerged. Psychometric evaluation resulted in a 24-item autism module with good internal consistency and significant convergent validity. ADOS total score was not significantly related to QoL, contrary to children's sleep issues, children's emotionality, and parental acceptance. CONCLUSIONS The autism module is a reliable QoL proxy measure for autistic preschool children. Results suggest parental interventions targeting children's QoL.
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- Jérôme Lichtlé
- Université Paris CitéLaboratoire de Psychopathologie et Processus de SantéBoulogne‐BillancourtFrance
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- Université Paris CitéLaboratoire de Psychopathologie et Processus de SantéBoulogne‐BillancourtFrance
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- Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et des Services Sociaux du Nord de l’île de MontréalMontréalQuébecCanada
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- Centre de Recherche et Diagnostic pour l'Autisme et Troubles Apparentés (CREDAT, Hôpital Sainte‐Anne GHU Paris Psychiatrie & Neurosciences)ParisFrance
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- INCIA, UMR 5287CNRS Bordeaux Neurocampus. CHCPBordeauxFrance
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- Service de Psychiatrie de l'enfant et de l'adolescentHôpitaux Universitaires de StrasbourgStrasbourgFrance
- Unité INSERM 1114StrasbourgFrance
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- Service de PédopsychiatrieHôpital Bichat Claude BernardAPHP. Nord Université Paris CitéParisFrance
- La Boussole PDAPHôpital Bichat Claude BernardHOVIAParisFrance
- Université Paris SaclayUVSQInserm U 1018CESPVillejuifFrance
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- Département de Psychiatrie et d’AddictologieHôpital Rivière Des Prairies & Centre de Recherche du CIUSSS‐NIMUniversité de MontréalMontréalQuébecCanada
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- Université Paris CitéLaboratoire de Psychopathologie et Processus de SantéBoulogne‐BillancourtFrance
- Institut universitaire de France (IUF)ParisFrance
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Farran N, Darwish H. Validation of the Cognitive Reserve Index Questionnaire (CRIq) in Arabic. Behav Sci (Basel) 2023; 13:1006. [PMID: 38131862 PMCID: PMC10740462 DOI: 10.3390/bs13121006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Cognitive reserve is the adaptability of cognitive processes in the face of brain aging and pathology. This study aimed to validate the Arabic version of the Cognitive Reserve Index Questionnaire (CRIq) in a healthy Lebanese sample. CRIq assesses cognitive reserve through three domains: education, working activity, and leisure time. Statistical measures, including descriptive and regression analysis along with structural equation modeling, were utilized to investigate the convergent and discriminant validity of the CRIq, incorporating fluid intelligence (Gf) and measures of cognitive function, long-term memory encoding and retrieval (Glr), and processing speed (Gs). Results from 174 participants revealed that the activities assessed by the CRIq-Arabic were comparable to the original CRIq study, with slight cultural differences. The internal consistency of the CRIq-Arabic was good (Cronbach's α = 0.88), indicating reliability. Convergent validity was confirmed, with moderate to high loadings on the cognitive reserve latent construct. Discriminant validity was supported as correlations between cognitive reserve variables and non-target constructs (Gf, Glr, and Gs) were less than 1. The findings provide an initial psychometric validation of the CRIq-Arabic. Further research of clinical samples is needed to enhance its utility in neuropsychological practice.
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- Natali Farran
- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London SE5 8AB, UK
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- Hariri School of Nursing, American University of Beirut, Beirut 11-0236, Lebanon
- Department of Systems, Populations and Leadership, School of Nursing and Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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Beckmann S, Schmid-Mohler G, Müller M, Spichiger E, Nicca D, Eicher M, Ullmann-Bremi A, Petry H. Validation of the newly developed Advanced Practice Nurse Task Questionnaire: A national survey. J Adv Nurs 2023; 79:4791-4803. [PMID: 37376711 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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AIM To describe psychometric validation of the newly developed Advanced Practice Nurse Task Questionnaire. DESIGN Cross-sectional quantitative study. METHODS The development of the questionnaire followed an adapted version of the seven steps described in the guide by the Association for Medical Education in Europe. A nationwide online survey tested the construct and structural validity and internal consistency using an exploratory factor analysis, Cronbach's alpha coefficient and a Kruskal-Wallis test to compare the hypotheses. RESULTS We received 222 questionnaires between January and September 2020. The factor analysis produced a seven-factor solution as suggested in Hamric's model. However, not all item loadings aligned with the framework's competencies. Cronbach's alpha of factors ranged between .795 and .879. The analysis confirmed the construct validity of the Advanced Practice Nurse Task Questionnaire. The tool was able to discriminate the competencies of guidance and coaching, direct clinical practice and leadership across the three advanced practice nurse roles clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner or blended role. CONCLUSION A precise assessment of advanced practice nurse tasks is crucial in clinical practice and in research as it may be a basis for further refinement, implementation and evaluation of roles. IMPACT The Advanced Practice Nurse Task Questionnaire is the first valid tool to assess tasks according to Hamric's model of competencies independently of the role or the setting. Additionally, it distinguishes the most common advanced practice nurse roles according to the degree of tasks in direct clinical practice and leadership. The tool may be applied in various countries, independent of the degree of implementation and understanding of advanced nursing practice. REPORTING METHOD The STARD 2015 guideline was used to report the study. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION No patient or public contribution.
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- Sonja Beckmann
- Center of Clinical Nursing Science, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- School of Health Professions, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Bern, Switzerland
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- Directorate of Nursing, Inselspital Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Public and Global Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Higher Education and Research in Healthcare, Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Center of Clinical Nursing Science, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Waddimba AC, DeSpain S, Bennett MM, Douglas ME, Warren AM. Longitudinal validation of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale in a nationwide United States sample: An item response theory model across three inflection points of the pandemic. Stress Health 2023; 39:1157-1170. [PMID: 37158412 DOI: 10.1002/smi.3259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic's global emergence/spread caused widespread fear. Measurement/tracking of COVID-19 fear could facilitate remediation. Despite the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S)'s validation in multiple languages/countries, nationwide United States (U.S.) studies are scarce. Cross-sectional classical test theory-based validation studies predominate. Our longitudinal study sampled respondents to a 3-wave, nationwide, online survey. We calibrated the FCV-19S using a unidimensional graded response model. Item/scale monotonicity, discrimination, informativeness, goodness-of-fit, criterion validity, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability were assessed. Items 7, 6, and 3 consistently displayed very high discrimination. Other items had moderate-to-high discrimination. Items 3, 6, and 7 were most (items 1 and 5 the least) informative. [Correction added on 18 May 2023, after first online publication: In the preceding sentence, the term 'items one-fifth least' has been changed to 'items 1 and 5 the least'.] Item scalability was 0.62-0.69; full-scale scalability 0.65-0.67. Ordinal reliability coefficient was 0.94; test-retest intraclass correlation coefficient 0.84. Positive correlations with posttraumatic stress/anxiety/depression, and negative correlations with emotional stability/resilience supported convergent/divergent validity. The FCV-19S validly/reliably captures temporal variation in COVID-19 fear across the U.S.
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- Anthony C Waddimba
- Division of Surgical Research, Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
- Baylor Scott and White Research Institute, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Arkansas Colleges of Health Education, Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA
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- Baylor Scott and White Research Institute, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Baylor Scott and White Research Institute, Dallas, Texas, USA
- Division of Trauma & Critical Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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Walker DL, Saklofske DH. Development, Factor Structure, and Psychometric Validation of the Impostor Phenomenon Assessment: A Novel Assessment of Impostor Phenomenon. Assessment 2023; 30:2162-2183. [PMID: 36591960 PMCID: PMC10478341 DOI: 10.1177/10731911221141870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Despite growing attention surrounding impostor phenomenon (also known as "imposter syndrome"), recent reviews have suggested that current measures may be inadequate in capturing the complex and multifaceted nature of this construct. The objective of the current studies was to clarify the theoretical conceptualization of impostor phenomenon based on experiences in an achievement-oriented setting. We conducted a review of the literature and developed an item pool for a novel impostor phenomenon assessment (IPA) (Study 1). Exploratory factor analyses (Study 1) and confirmatory factor analyses (Study 2) assessed this initial item pool to determine the factor structure and initial psychometric properties of the preliminary IPA (Studies 2 and 3). Our findings offer preliminary evidence for the reliability and validity of the IPA as a novel measure of impostor phenomenon.
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Willemin-Petignat L, Anders R, Ogi S, Putois B. Validation and Psychometric Properties of the German Operational and Organizational Police Stress Questionnaires. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2023; 20:6831. [PMID: 37835101 PMCID: PMC10572357 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20196831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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CONTEXT Working in the police force is an operationally and organizationally stressful job. Suitable psychometric tools are needed to detect and study the psychosocial risks of these professionals. The original version contains 40 items, which may be too long for clinical use or as a research control measure. The main aim of this study is to validate the Police Stress Questionnaire (PSQ) in German. The secondary objective is to validate a shorter version. METHOD After translation and counter translation of the PSQ-G by a committee of experts, 10 participants pre-tested the comprehension of an intermediate version, allowing the development of a final version that was submitted to a psychometric validation plan with 2314 German-speaking officers. Structure, reliability, and convergent, divergent, and discriminant validities were tested for each sample. RESULTS The German version of the PSQ performed well psychometrically. We have created a short version of 14 items with good psychometric properties, 7 items for each subscale: operational stressors and organizational stressors. CONCLUSION This study validated a German version of the PSQ and provides a reliable measure of stress processes in the police force. A short version is now available.
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- Lauriane Willemin-Petignat
- Faculty of Psychology, UniDistance Suisse, 3900 Brig, Switzerland
- Psychological Service, Bern Police Department, 3001 Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Psychology, Epsylon Laboratory UR4556, University Paul Valéry Montpellier 3, 34000 Montpellier, France
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- Faculty of Applied Faculty, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, 4600 Olten, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Psychology, UniDistance Suisse, 3900 Brig, Switzerland
- Lyon Neuroscience Research Center, National Centre for Scientific Research UMR 5292—National Institute of Health and Medical Research U1028, 69675 Bron, France
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Mieres-Chacaltana M, Salvo-Garrido S, Dominguez-Lara S, Gálvez-Nieto JL, Alarcón-Bañares P. Psychometric Validation of the Adult Prosocialness Behavior Scale in a Professional Teaching Context. Behav Sci (Basel) 2023; 13:761. [PMID: 37754039 PMCID: PMC10525657 DOI: 10.3390/bs13090761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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For the teaching profession, prosociality is a relevant skill. From this perspective, the present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Adult Prosocialness Behavior Scale (APBS) in a professional setting of primary school Chilean teachers (n = 1404; mean age = 41.4; SD = 10.8; 77.4% women). ESEM and CFA were applied to evaluate its factor structure, internal consistency, factorial reliability, and invariance. The results supported a bifactor ESEM model in which prosociality was represented by a general latent factor and four specific factors (helping, sharing, caring, and empathy). A predominance of the unidimensional component of the APBS was observed (general factor, ECV = 0.938; ωh = 0.945), with adequate reliability (α = 0.932; ω of the factor general = 0.968) and invariance of the measurement in terms of gender. Its adequacy was confirmed by a good level of fit (RMSEA = 0.042 90%CI [0.036-0.049]; SRMR = 0.012; CFI = 0.995; TLI = 0.988). It is concluded that the APBS is a suitable instrument to measure prosociality in the professional setting studied. Its general and specific dimensions are relevant to the prosocial behaviors currently required of teachers. Future studies could contribute evidence of the transcultural validation of the APBS in other educational contexts in order to undertake comparative studies.
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- Manuel Mieres-Chacaltana
- Departamento de Diversidad y Educación Intercultural, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Temuco 4780000, Chile;
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- Departamento de Matemática y Estadística, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4780000, Chile
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- South American Center for Education and Research in Public Health, Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, Lima 15108, Peru;
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Lasalvia A, Pillan S, Marzocco G, Ambrosini A, Veltro F, Pozzan T, D’Astore C, Cristofalo D, Ruggeri M, Bonetto C. Development and validation of a new standardized measure for assessing experiences of discrimination within mental health services. A participatory research project. Epidemiol Psychiatr Sci 2023; 32:e54. [PMID: 37681529 PMCID: PMC10539746 DOI: 10.1017/s2045796023000689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 08/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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AIMS People with mental disorders frequently report experiences of discrimination within mental health services, which can have significant detrimental effects on individuals' well-being and recovery. This study aimed to develop and validate a new standardized measure aiming to assess experiences of stigmatization among people with mental disorders within mental health services. METHODS The scale was developed in Italian and tested for ease of use, comprehension, acceptability, relevance of items and response options within focus group session. A cross-sectional validation survey was conducted among mental health service users in Italy. Exploratory factor analysis with Promax oblique rotation, the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) measure of sampling adequacy and the Bartlett's test of sphericity were used to assess the suitability of the sample for factor analysis. Reliability was assessed as internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha and as test-retest reliability using weighted kappa and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Precision was examined by Kendall's tau-b coefficient. RESULTS Overall, 240 people with mental disorders participated in the study; 56 also completed the retest evaluation after 2 weeks. The 18 items of the scale converged over a two-factor solution ('Dignity violation and personhood devaluation' and 'Perceived life restrictions and social exclusion'), accounting for 56.4% of the variance (KMO 0.903; Bartlett's test p < 0.001). Cronbach's alpha for the total score was 0.934. The scale showed one item with kappa above 0.81, four items between 0.61 and 0.80, ten items between 0.41 and 0.60, two items between 0.21 and 0.40 and only one item below 0.20. ICC was 0.928 (95% CI 0.877-0.958). Kendall's tau-b ranged from 0.450 to 0.617 (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The newly developed scale represents a valid and reliable measure for assessing experiences of stigma among patients receiving care within mental health services. The scale has provided initial evidence of being specifically tailored for individuals with psychotic and bipolar disorders. However, the factorial structure of the scale should be replicated through a confirmatory factor analysis on a larger sample of individuals with these conditions.
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- Antonio Lasalvia
- Section of Psychiatry, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
- UOC Psichiatria, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata (AOUI) di Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Section of Psychiatry, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Section of Psychiatry, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Section of Psychiatry, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Mental Health Department of Campobasso, Campobasso, Italy
- Associazione Italiana Diffusione Interventi Psicoeducativi in Salute Mentale (AIDIPSaM – APS), Italy
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- UOC Psichiatria, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata (AOUI) di Verona, Verona, Italy
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- UOC Psichiatria, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata (AOUI) di Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Section of Psychiatry, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Section of Psychiatry, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
- UOC Psichiatria, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata (AOUI) di Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Section of Psychiatry, Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Fischer S, Walker A, Hyder S. The development and validation of a multidimensional organisational trust measure. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1189946. [PMID: 37645062 PMCID: PMC10461556 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1189946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Motivation for the study Workplaces are changing with employees increasingly working remotely and flexibly, which has created larger physical distance between team members. This shift has consequences for trust research and implications for how trust is built and maintained between employees and leaders. Research design Three studies collectively aimed to demonstrate how employee trust in leaders has adapted to a hybrid work environment. A validation of a seminal multidimensional employee trust in leaders measure was conducted. Also, an alternative multidimensional measure was developed, piloted, and then validated using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Main findings Findings showed the Affective and Cognitive Trust scale not to be sufficiently reliable or valid after testing with a sample working in a hybrid model of virtual and face to face work environments. However, the new measure demonstrated good reliability and validity. Implication Findings reinforced that there are behavioural and relational elements to organisational trust, and there are two discreet dimensions to trustworthy behaviour: communication and authenticity.
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Mohammadi K, Samavi A, Mehdiabadi FZ, Samavi SA. Psychometric validation of concerning behavior scale in Iranian children and young people with autism spectrum disorder. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1153112. [PMID: 37599877 PMCID: PMC10435848 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1153112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Introduction Assessment of Concerning Behavior (ACB) was introduced by Tarver et al. (2021) to evaluate mental health and problematic/risky behaviors in children and young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methods This study examined the psychometric validation of the Assessment of Concerning Behavior (ACB) in an Iranian sample of parents of children and young people with ASD. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to examine the structure of ACB in a sample of 303 parents. Results The data supported the two factor structure, all factor loadings were significant and scale structure was confirmed similar to the original scale. The results supported the two-factor structure for ACB that included internalizing and externalizing problems scales. The two factors of ACB are positively correlated with Aberrant Behavior Checklist scores which showed that the validity of two factors is satisfactory. The reliability of the two subscales was reasonable as well. Conclusion The study suggests that the ACB could be an operational tool to assess the mental health and problematic/risky behaviors in Iranian children and young people with ASD.
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- Kourosh Mohammadi
- Department of Psychology, University of Hormozgan, Bandar Abbas, Hormozgān, Iran
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- Department of Psychology, University of Hormozgan, Bandar Abbas, Hormozgān, Iran
- Department of Educational Sciences, University of Hormozgan, Bandar Abbas, Hormozgān, Iran
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- Department of Educational Psychology, Bandar Lengeh Branch, Isalamic Azad University, Bandar Lengeh, Iran
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Phongnopakoon P, Srisatidnarakul B, Hsu YY. Development and Psychometric Validation of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs BCC-20) for Assessing Comfort during Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2023; 24:2799-2807. [PMID: 37642067 PMCID: PMC10685239 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2023.24.8.2799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The study aims to develop and psychometric validate Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures for Assessing Comfort during Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients (PROMs BCC-20). METHODS This study was conducted in two phases: 1) items were developed from the literature review and in-depth interviews, and 2) Exploratory factor analysis (EFA), Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and concurrent validity were performed to evaluate construct validity. The participants were cancer stage I-IIIC, adult females, performance status was assessed by Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) score ≤ 2 after receiving the second cycle of adjuvant chemotherapy and selected by purposive sampling method. For each group of EFA and CFA was 250 participants. RESULT Five hundred breast cancer patients during adjuvant chemotherapy were recruited from three tertiary cancer centers. A succession of EFA using principal axis factoring with Promax rotation revealed four dimensions yielded a seven factors solution, explaining a 60.07 percent variance. CFA contains 20 items with five factors; 1) social function, four items; 2) digestive function, three items; 3) emotional function, six items; 4) environmental function, three items; and 5) sleep quality, four items via maximum likelihood with bootstrapping indicated a good fit model (SRMR = 0.045, RMSEA = 0.040, CFI = 0.947, and TLI = 0.935). The Cronbach's alpha of 0.86 demonstrated strong internal consistency reliability. Pearson's correlation coefficient showed acceptable criterion validity. CONCLUSION The PROMS BCC-20 provides good psychometric properties and practical patients' direct reports of comfort in breast cancer patients during chemotherapy. The PROMs BCC-20 should be standardized for comfort measurement and tailor-made nursing care to provide patient satisfaction and good nursing outcomes.
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- Department of Nursing, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
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Jusienė R, Pakalniškienė V, Wu JCL, Sebre SB. Compulsive Internet Use Scale for assessment of self-reported problematic internet use in primary school-aged children. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1173585. [PMID: 37457786 PMCID: PMC10348814 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1173585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Introduction The tremendous growth of internet use during past few decades has been primarily led by young people. Despite a plenitude of studies reporting the pros and cons of excessive internet use by adolescents, the internet use of primary school-aged children is under-researched. First, there is lack of reliable and valid cultural invariant self-report instruments for children younger than 11-years-old. Secondly, there is no consensus on whether primary school-aged children can reliably report on their internet use. This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Compulsive Internet Use Scale (CIUS) as reported by primary school-aged children in three different countries/regions. Methods Paper-pencil format CIUS questionnaires were completed by a total of 691 children aged 8 to 10 years old, 236 of them Latvian, 207 Lithuanian, and 248 Taiwanese, as well as by one of their parents, at two-time points, separated by a one-year interval. The parents also reported on the child's emotional and behavioral difficulties. Methods Confirmatory factor analysis indicated that for the child self-report, a 10-item CIUS showed the best fit and good psychometric properties: solid structural validity; very good internal consistency; appropriate stability and predictive validity after 1 year; as well as sound sensitivity and specificity when compared to the 14-item CIUS parent-report form. Child self-report CIUS ratings correlated with time online reported by the child and parent and with emotional and behavioral problems reported by the parent. Discussion This study indicates that children as young as 8-10 years old can reliably and consistently provide valuable information on their problematic use of the internet.
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- Roma Jusienė
- Institute of Psychology, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Early Childhood and Family Education, National Taipei University of Education, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychology, University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia
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Remr J. Validation of the Health Consciousness Scale among the Czech Population. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11111628. [PMID: 37297768 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11111628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the importance of maintaining good health. It became has become apparent that health consciousness is a crucial factor in promoting healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, and the overall well-being of individuals. A higher level of health consciousness is associated with healthy habits, better adherence to medical recommendations, and a higher quality of life. Therefore, health consciousness is a critical construct in health care that reflects the degree to which individuals care about their health. This study, which is based on a representative sample of the adult population (n = 1372), aims to validate the Health Consciousness Scale (HCS) to assess its reliability and validity, and evaluate the factor structure of the translated version of the scale in the Czech language. The validation of the HCS in the Czech context is a significant step forward and provides useful information for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and researchers. The findings of this study contribute to the understanding of health consciousness in the Czech population and provide unique information for the development and evaluation of health interventions aimed at promoting healthy behaviors and attitudes.
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- Jiri Remr
- INESAN (Institute for Evaluations and Social Analyses), Sokolovská 351/25, 18600 Prague, Czech Republic
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Sunny CE, Peck JL, Sonney J. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward Human Trafficking: A Psychometric Evaluation. J Pediatr Health Care 2023:S0891-5245(23)00030-5. [PMID: 36894447 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2023.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Human trafficking is an urgent health threat. This study sought to psychometrically validate the novel Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Human Trafficking scale. METHOD Using data from a 2018 study of pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses (n = 777), this secondary analysis examined dimensionality and reliability of the survey. RESULTS The Cronbach α for scale constructs was < 0.7 for knowledge and 0.78 for attitudes. Exploratory and confirmatory analyses identified a bifactor model for knowledge with relative fit indexes within standard cutoffs, root mean square error of approximation = 0.03, comparative fit index = 0.95, Tucker-Lewis index = 0.94, and standardized root mean square residual = 0.06. The attitudes construct indicated a 2-factor model with root mean square error of approximation = 0.04, comparative fit index = 0.99, Tucker-Lewis index = 0.98, and standardized root mean square residual = 0.06, within standard cutoffs. DISCUSSION The scale is a promising tool in advancing nursing response to trafficking but needs further refinement to increase utility and uptake.
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Antoniou V, Pasias K, Loukidis N, Exarchou-Kouveli KK, Panagiotakos DB, Grace SL, Pepera G. Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Validation of the Greek Version of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale (CRBS-GR): What Are the Barriers in South-East Europe? Int J Environ Res Public Health 2023; 20:4064. [PMID: 36901075 PMCID: PMC10002300 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20054064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) is a secondary prevention intervention proven to improve quality of life, yet with low participation. The Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale (CRBS) was developed to assess multi-level barriers to participation. This study aimed at the translation, and cross-cultural adaptation of the CRBS into the Greek language (CRBS-GR), followed by psychometric validation. Some 110 post-angioplasty patients with coronary artery disease (88.2% men, age 65.3 ± 10.2 years) answered the CRBS-GR. Factor analysis was performed to obtain the CRBS-GR subscales/factors. The internal consistency and 3-week test-retest reliability was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha (α) and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), respectively. Construct validity was tested via convergent and divergent validity. Concurrent validity was assessed with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Translation and adaptation resulted in 21 items similar to the original version. Face validity and acceptability were supported. Construct validity assessment revealed four subscales/factors, with acceptable overall reliability (α = 0.70) and subscale internal consistency for all but one factor (α range = 0.56-0.74). The 3-week test-retest reliability was 0.96. Concurrent validity assessment demonstrated a small to moderate correlation of the CRBS-GR with the HADS. The greatest barriers were the distance from the rehabilitation center, the costs, the lack of information about CR, and already exercising at home. The CRBS-GR is a reliable and valid tool for identifying CR barriers among Greek-speaking patients.
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- Varsamo Antoniou
- Clinical Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, GR-35100 Lamia, Greece
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- Clinical Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, GR-35100 Lamia, Greece
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- Clinical Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, GR-35100 Lamia, Greece
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- Clinical Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, GR-35100 Lamia, Greece
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Health Sciences and Education, Harokopio University, GR-17671 Athens, Greece
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- School of Kinesiology and Health Science, Faculty of Health, York University, Τoronto, ON M3J 1P3, Canada
- KITE Research Institute and Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 2A2, Canada
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- Clinical Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, GR-35100 Lamia, Greece
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Rosato R, Palazzo V, Borghi F, Camanni M, Puppo A, Delpiano EM, Pellegrino L, Piovano E, Rizzo A, Rolfo M, Morino M, Allaix ME, Testa S, Ciccone G, Pagano E. Factor structure of post-operative quality of recovery questionnaire (QoR-15): An Italian adaptation and validation. Front Psychol 2023; 13:1096579. [PMID: 36817374 PMCID: PMC9936892 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1096579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background The Quality of Recovery questionnaire (QoR-15) is an English instrument for measuring quality of recovery in surgical patients, not yet translated and validated in Italian when the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Piemonte studies were planned. Objective To produce the Italian version of the QoR-15 questionnaire, to evaluate its factorial structure and to assess the invariance between two types of surgery. Methods The Italian version (QoR-15I) was obtained translating and adapting the original version to the Italian context. The validation was performed suppling the QoR-15I to 3,784 patients enrolled in two parallel stepped wedge cluster randomised trials (ERAS Colon-rectum Piemonte; ERAS Gyneco Piemonte). The factor structure and its invariance between types of surgery was tested using confirmatory bifactor model and multi-group analysis. Comparative fit index (CFI), root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA), and standardized root mean square residual (SRMR) fit indices and their changes between nested models were used to assess the factor structure and the invariance. Results The bifactor model showed good fit (RMSEA = 0.049, CFI =0.957, SRMR = 0.036) and provided a general recovery factor and two specific factors for physical and mental recovery. Eighty-four percent of the common variance is attributable to the general factor, and thus the QoR-15I is sufficiently 'one-dimensional' with an adequate reliability (ωh = 0.70). The ωs values for the physical and mental recovery factors were 0.01 and 0.13, respectively. Multigroup analysis supported configural (RMSEA = 0.053, CFI = 0.950, SRMR = 0.035) and metric invariance (ΔRMSEA = -0.004; ΔCFI = -0.002; ΔSRMR = 0.014), whereas the intercept constraint was removed from item 15 to obtain partial scalar invariance (ΔRMSEA = 0.002; ΔCFI = 0.007; ΔSRMR = 0.004). Construct validity was supported by a negative association of QoR-15I scores with all variables related to worse patient condition and more complex surgery. Conclusion Our results support the use of the QoR-15I as a valid, reliable, and clinically feasible tool for measuring the quality of recovery after surgery. The results of the confirmatory factor analyses suggest that a unique recovery score can be calculated and support measurement invariance of the QOR-15I across the two type of surgery, suggesting that the questionnaire has the same meaning and the same measurement parameters in colorectal and gynaecologic patients.
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- Rosalba Rosato
- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy,Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital, Torino and CPO Piemonte, Turin, Italy,*Correspondence: Rosalba Rosato, ✉
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- Oncological Surgery, Candiolo Cancer Institute-FPO-IRCCS,Turin, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Martini Hospital – ASL Città di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Santa Croce e Carle Hospital, Cuneo, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Martini Hospital – ASL Città di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Oncological Surgery, Candiolo Cancer Institute-FPO-IRCCS,Turin, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit 3, AOU Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Healthcare Services Direction, Humanitas, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Human and Social Sciences, University of Aosta Valley, Aosta, Italy
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital, Torino and CPO Piemonte, Turin, Italy
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Città della Salute e della Scienza Hospital, Torino and CPO Piemonte, Turin, Italy
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Li W, Yu H, Zhang Y, Li B, Fu M. Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of fear of hospitalization scale among outpatients: A validation study. Front Psychol 2023; 13:1095905. [PMID: 36710810 PMCID: PMC9875798 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1095905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background In China, some patients avoid seeking medical care and are highly sensitive to subsequent medical care because of fear of possible hospitalization after a diagnosis has been established. Early identification of fear of hospitalization is essential for clinical staff to develop targeted education and interventions. However, there are currently no tools to assess outpatients' fear of hospitalization in mainland China. This study aimed to translate the Fear of Hospitalization (FH) scale into Chinese and verify its reliability and validity in outpatients. Methods Through convenience sampling, 664 outpatients who required hospitalization were recruited from two cities in Liaoning Province, China. The reliability of the translated scale was measured by internal consistency, split-half reliability, and test-retest reliability. The validity of the translated scale was evaluated by expert consultation, exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis. Data were analyzed using SPSS 25.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, United States) and AMOS 23.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, United States). Results The Cronbach's α value of the Chinese version of the FH scale was 0.849, and the Cronbach's α value of the dimensions ranged from 0.857 to 0.902. The test-retest reliability value of 0.868 shows good temporal stability. The split-half reliability value of 0.910 indicates a high degree of measuring the same content. The content validity index of the scale (S-CVI) was 0.924, indicating a good level of content validity. The 3-factor structure supported by eigenvalues, total variance explained, and scree plot was obtained using exploratory factor analysis. In addition, all recommended fit indicators were within the acceptable range by confirmatory factor analysis. Conclusion The Chinese version of the FH scale is valid and reliable in outpatients. The developed three-factor structured scale will help identify outpatients with a high fear of hospitalization and can inform the development of educational intervention plans for care managers, physicians, and nurses. In addition, it helps clinicians and nurses take action to reduce this fear of hospitalization in patients and prevent avoidance of using health care services due to fear of hospitalization.
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- Wenbo Li
- Department of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China,*Correspondence: Hongyu Yu,
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- Department of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Li W, Zhang Y, Liang J, Yu H. Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the media Health Literacy Questionnaire: A validation study. Digit Health 2023; 9:20552076231203801. [PMID: 37766905 PMCID: PMC10521271 DOI: 10.1177/20552076231203801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Background The media play an important role in health promotion and disease prevention, while at the same time, a variety of mixed health messages in the media are beginning to pose new challenges to them. However, there is a lack of media health literacy (MHL) assessment tools in China. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to translate the Media Health Literacy (MeHLit) questionnaire into Chinese and to assess its psychometric properties. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted from October to December 2022, and a methodological study of the translation and validation of the MeHLit questionnaire was conducted. Results As a result of an extensive translation and cultural adaptation process, the final MeHLit questionnaire was developed, which includes five dimensions and 21 items. Cronbach's α value of the questionnaire was 0.859, and Cronbach's α value of the dimensions ranged from 0.776 to 0.911, which is fairly good. As a result, the test-retest reliability coefficient and the split-half reliability coefficient of the questionnaire are both equal to 0.907. Its content validity index was 0.946, suggesting a reasonable level of content validity. Through exploratory factor analysis, a five-factor structure was identified based on the eigenvalues, total variance explained, and scree plot. As a result of the validation factor analysis, all recommended fit indicators were appropriate. Conclusion The Chinese version of the MeHLit questionnaire has been successfully introduced in China. It has shown good psychometric properties among the Chinese public and can be used as a tool to evaluate MHL in health screening.
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- Wenbo Li
- Department of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Jinzhou Medical University, Jinzhou, China
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Salaffi F, Farah S, Mariani C, Sarzi‐Puttini P, Di Carlo M. Validity of the Central Sensitization Inventory compared with traditional measures of disease severity in fibromyalgia. Pain Pract 2022; 22:702-710. [PMID: 36097821 PMCID: PMC9826291 DOI: 10.1111/papr.13162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The goal of this study was to explore additional evidence of convergent and discriminant validity of the Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI) in a large sample of subjects with fibromyalgia (FM). METHODS Patients were consecutively enrolled for a cross-sectional assessment comprehensive of three FM-specific measures (the revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire [FIQR], the modified Fibromyalgia Assessment Status [modFAS], and the Polysymptomatic Distress Scale [PDS]) and of CSI. To test the convergent validity, the Spearman's rho was used to measure the degree of correlation between the variables CSI and the FM-specific measures. To assess discriminant validity, CSI scores were grouped according to FIQR disease severity states, and differences between these groups studied with the Kruskal-Wallis test. Interpretative cutoffs were established with the interquartile reconciliation approach. RESULTS The study included 562 FM patients, 199 (35.4%) were classified as having central sensitization syndrome (CSI ≥40). CSI was largely correlated with modFAS (ρ = 0.580; p < 0.0001), FIQR (ρ = 0.542; p < 0.0001), and PDS (ρ = 0.518; p < 0.0001). The differences between the CSI scores in accordance with the FIQR were significant (p < 0.000001). CSI cutoffs proposed for FM: 21 between remission and mild severity, 30 between mild and moderate severity, 37 between moderate and severe disease, and 51 between severe and very severe disease. CONCLUSION The current study successfully showed additional evidence of the convergent and discriminant validity of the CSI in FM patients.
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- Fausto Salaffi
- Rheumatology Clinic, Ospedale “Carlo Urbani”Università Politecnica delle MarcheAnconaItaly
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- Rheumatology Clinic, Ospedale “Carlo Urbani”Università Politecnica delle MarcheAnconaItaly
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- Rheumatology Clinic, Ospedale “Carlo Urbani”Università Politecnica delle MarcheAnconaItaly
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- Rheumatology Unit, Internal Medicine Department, ASST Fatebenefratelli‐SaccoMilan University School of MedicineMilanItaly
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- Rheumatology Clinic, Ospedale “Carlo Urbani”Università Politecnica delle MarcheAnconaItaly
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Cogan N, MacIntyre G, Stewart A, Harrison‐Millan H, Black K, Quinn N, Rowe M, O’Connell M. Developing and establishing the psychometric properties of the Strathclyde Citizenship Measure: A new measure for health and social care practice and research. Health Soc Care Community 2022; 30:e3949-e3965. [PMID: 35344232 PMCID: PMC10078772 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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There has been increasing interest and research attention towards citizenship-based practices and care within health and social care settings. A framework for implementing citizenship-based interventions has helped support the participation in society of persons who have experienced major life disruptions. Yet, having ways to measure the impact of citizenship 'in action' within specific socio-cultural contexts has proved challenging. We report on the development of the Strathclyde Citizenship Measure (SCM) which seeks to establish a psychometrically sound measure of citizenship that is relevant to the Scottish context. We outline the three phases of developing the SCM: (1) item generation, (2) item reduction and piloting, and (3) measure validation. Having generated items for the SCM using concept mapping techniques, we piloted it with 407 participants who completed an online survey of a 60-item version of the SCM. The aims were to assess the validity of the items and reduce the number of items using principal components analysis for the final measure. This resulted in a 39 item SCM. We then sought to establish the psychometric properties of this shorter version of the SCM through testing its reliability, convergent, concurrent and discriminant validity. The 39 item SCM was administered online to 280 Scottish residents along with additional measures including the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS), the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS21), the Sense of Belonging Instrument (SOBI-A); the Big Five Personality Inventory (Shortened Version; BFI-10) and the Personal Social Capital Scale (PSCS-16). The factor structure and dimensionality of the SCM was examined using exploratory factor analysis and it was found to be reliable and valid. This paper explores the potential for the application of the SCM across health and social care settings and identifies future work to develop citizenship tools to facilitate dialogues about citizenship across health and social care practice settings.
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- Nicola Cogan
- Psychological Science and HealthUniversity of StrathclydeGlasgowUK
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- Social Work and Social PolicyUniversity of StrathclydeGlasgowUK
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- Social Work and Social PolicyUniversity of StrathclydeGlasgowUK
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Allen JD, Zhang L, Johnson ANK, Jacobson PA, McCarty CA, Pittenger AL, Bishop JR. Development and Validation of the Minnesota Assessment of Pharmacogenomic Literacy (MAPL). J Pers Med 2022; 12. [PMID: 36143184 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12091398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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Ensuring that patients have an adequate understanding of pharmacogenomic (PGx) test results is a critical component of implementing precision medicine into clinical care. However, no PGx-specific validated literacy assessment has yet been developed. To address this need, we developed and validated the Minnesota Assessment of Pharmacogenomic Literacy (MAPLTM). Foundational work included a scoping review of patient and general public attitudes and experiences with pharmacogenomic testing, three focus groups, readability assessments, and review by experts and members of the general public. This resulted in a 15-item assessment designed to assess knowledge in four domains: underlying concepts, limitations, benefits, and privacy. For validation, 646 participants completed the MAPL as a part of a larger survey about pharmacogenomic research and statewide PGx implementation. Two items were deemed to be “too easy” and dropped. The remaining 13 items were retained in the final MAPL with good internal reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.75). Confirmatory factor analysis validated the four-domain construct of MAPL and suggested good model performance and high internal validity. The estimated coefficient loadings across 13 questions on the corresponding domains are all positive and statistically significant (p < 0.05). The MAPL covers multiple knowledge domains of specific relevance to PGx and is a useful tool for clinical and research settings where quantitative assessment of PGx literacy is of value.
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Schoch BS, King JJ, Fan W, Flurin PH, Wright TW, Zuckerman JD, Roche CP. Characteristics of anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty patients who achieve ceiling scores with 3 common patient-reported outcome measures. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2022; 31:1647-1657. [PMID: 35247571 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2022.01.142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Legacy shoulder outcome scores have postoperative ceiling scores effects when quantifying clinical outcomes for anatomic (aTSA) and reverse (rTSA) total shoulder arthroplasty patients. This study uses data from an international database of a single shoulder prosthesis using data from 30 different clinical sites to quantify and compare the percentage of aTSA and rTSA patients achieving postoperative ceiling scores with multiple outcome measures and defines the patient demographics, comorbidities, implant, and operative parameters associated with ceiling scores for each outcome measure. METHODS Clinical outcomes for 1817 aTSA and 2635 rTSA patients between 2007 and 2019 were quantified with the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment Form (ASES), Simple Shoulder Test (SST), the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Constant, and Shoulder Arthroplasty Smart (SAS) scores. The number of aTSA and rTSA patients with ceiling scores were calculated and sorted into those that achieved ceiling scores with the SST, ASES, and UCLA measures and compared to patients without ceiling scores. A univariate and multivariate analysis then identified the patient demographics, comorbidities, and implant and operative parameters associated with ceiling scores for each outcome measure. RESULTS aTSA patients achieved ceiling scores at a significantly greater rate than rTSA patients for all outcome measures, except SAS. The SST score was the most susceptible to ceiling scores (aTSA = 43.4%, rTSA = 34.1%, P < .0001), followed by the ASES (aTSA = 23.7%, rTSA = 13.3%, P < .0001) and UCLA (aTSA = 22.2%, rTSA = 10.6%, P < .0001) scores. Ceiling scores were least likely with the Constant (aTSA = 0.4%, rTSA = 0%, P = .0060) and SAS (aTSA = 0.1%, rTSA = 0%, P = .0750) scores. Male patients had a significantly higher ceiling score rate than female patients using the SST and ASES scores, and no differences in ceiling score rates were observed with the UCLA, Constant, or SAS scores. Finally, we identified numerous patient demographic, comorbidity, implant, and operative parameters associated with SST, ASES, and UCLA ceiling scores for aTSA and rTSA patients. DISCUSSION Postoperative ceiling scores occur at a high rate for aTSA and rTSA patients with the SST, ASES, and UCLA scores. Those most susceptible to ceiling scores are aTSA patients treated with cage glenoids, aTSA patients of lower body mass index, rTSA patients of male gender, rTSA patients with osteoarthritis diagnosis, and rTSA patients with subscapularis repair. Clinical researchers should consider using alternative scores, such as the SAS score, to ensure a more normalized distribution of data and more accurately quantify aTSA and rTSA outcomes.
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- Bradley S Schoch
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Exactech, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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Gawronski O, Biagioli V, Dall'oglio I, Cecchetti C, Ferro F, Tiozzo E, Raponi M. Attitudes and practices towards vital signs monitoring on paediatric wards: Cross-validation of the Ped-V scale. J Pediatr Nurs 2022; 65:98-107. [PMID: 35410733 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2022.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE To develop and psychometrically test an instrument measuring the attitudes and practices towards vital signs (VS) monitoring in nurses caring for children on paediatric wards (Ped-V scale). DESIGN AND METHODS This is a multicentre cross-validation study with a cross-sectional design. The Ped-V scale was developed by adapting the V-scale to the paediatric context and administered to a convenience sample of clinical nurses working in paediatric wards from January to May 2020. The content validity of the Ped-V scale was evaluated by a group of 10 experts. The psychometric properties of the scale were tested through Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). RESULTS Overall, 10 Italian hospitals participated in the study, and 640 questionnaires were completed (87% female). At EFA a 30-item version of the scale and four factors emerged. This solution was confirmed at CFA: F1) 'Inaccuracy of VS monitoring and workload'; F2) 'Clinical competence and communication'; F3) 'Standardization and protocol adherence'; F4) 'Misconceptions about key indicators'. Cronbach's alpha ranged between 0.63 and 0.85. CONCLUSIONS The Ped-V scale is valid and reliable for use in the paediatric context to identify barriers concerning nurses' self-efficacy, competences, and knowledge of clinical indicators of paediatric critical deterioration, attitudes towards accuracy, standardization, communication to senior team members and the appropriate use of technology in paediatric VS monitoring. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The Ped-V scale may assist in identifying gaps in nurses' attitudes and devising strategies to change nurses' beliefs, knowledge, skills and decreasing individual, local cultural or organizational barriers towards VS monitoring.
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- Orsola Gawronski
- Professional Development, Continuing Education and Research Service, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Piazza Sant'Onofrio 4, 00165 Rome, Italy.
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- Professional Development, Continuing Education and Research Service, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Piazza Sant'Onofrio 4, 00165 Rome, Italy.
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- Professional Development, Continuing Education and Research Service, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Piazza Sant'Onofrio 4, 00165 Rome, Italy.
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Department of Critical Care, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Piazza Sant'Onofrio 4, 00165 Rome, Italy.
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- Professional Development, Continuing Education and Research Service, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Piazza Sant'Onofrio 4, 00165 Rome, Italy
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- Professional Development, Continuing Education and Research Service, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Piazza Sant'Onofrio 4, 00165 Rome, Italy.
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- Medical Directorate, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Piazza Sant'Onofrio 4, 00165 Rome, Italy.
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Bonetto C, Pace D, Bodini L, Colombi M, Van Bortel T, Lasalvia A. Development and psychometric validation of new questionnaires assessing experienced discrimination and internalised stigma among people with Covid-19. Epidemiol Psychiatr Sci 2022; 31:e37. [PMID: 35616053 DOI: 10.1017/S204579602200021X] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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AIMS To develop and validate two new standardised measures assessing, respectively, experienced discrimination (Covid-19 Experienced DISCrimination scale, CEDISC) and internalised stigma (COvid-19 INternalised Stigma scale, COINS) in people who had been infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) or had developed coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) disease. METHODS Both the CEDISC and the COINS were developed in Italian and tested for ease of use, comprehension, acceptability, the relevance of items and response options within a focus group session. Online cross-sectional validation survey was conducted among adults infected with SARS-CoV-2 or who developed Covid-19 disease, members of a closed Facebook discussion group in Italy. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) with Promax oblique rotation; the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) measure of sampling adequacy and the Bartlett's test of sphericity were used to assess the suitability of the sample for factor analysis. Reliability was assessed as internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha and as test-retest reliability using weighted kappa and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Precision was examined by Kendall's tau-b coefficient. RESULTS Overall, 579 participants completed the CEDISC, 519 also completed the COINS, 155 completed the retest for both scales after two weeks. The 12 items of the CEDISC converged over a 2-factor solution ('social life' and 'close relations') accounting for 49.2% of the variance (KMO = 0.894; Bartlett's test p < 0.001); the 13 items of the COINS converged over a 3-factor solution ('self-perception', 'close relations' and 'social life') accounting for 67.7% (KMO = 0.827; Bartlett's test p < 0.001). Cronbach's α was 0.848 for the CEDISC, and 0.837 for the COINS. The CEDISC showed three items (25%) with kappa between 0.61 and 0.80 and seven (58.4%) between 0.41 and 0.60, with only two items scoring 0.21 and 0.40; the COINS had ten items (76.9%) with kappa ranging from 0.41 to 0.60, and three items below 0.31. ICC was 0.906 (95% CI, 0.871-0.932) for the, CEDISC and 0.860 (95% CI, 0.808-0.898) for the COINS. Kendall's tau-b ranged from 0.360 to 0.556 (p < 0.001) for the CEDISC and from 0.290 to 0.606 (p < 0.001) for the COINS. CONCLUSIONS Both the CEDISC and the COINS are two valid and reliable scales to be used in studies examining the role of stigma and discrimination of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 and Covid-19 patients, and in research evaluating interventions designed to mitigate stigma in this population.
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de Bock E, Dolgin K, Kombargi L, Arnould B, Vilcot T, Hubert G, Laporte ME, Nabec L, Reach G. Finalization and Validation of Questionnaire and Algorithm of SPUR, a New Adherence Profiling Tool. Patient Prefer Adherence 2022; 16:1213-1231. [PMID: 35592773 PMCID: PMC9112797 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s354705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Purpose The SPUR (Social, Psychological, Usage and Rational) Adherence Profiling Tool is a recently developed adaptive instrument for assessing key patient-level drivers for non-adherence. This study describes the SPUR questionnaire's finalization and psychometric evaluation. Patients and Methods Data were collected through an online survey among patients with type 2 diabetes included by general practitioners and diabetologists in France. The survey included four questionnaires, SPUR and three validated adherence measures: BMQ, MARS and ACCEPT. Item-level analysis and a partial credit model (PCM) were performed to refine the response option coding of SPUR items. The final item selection of SPUR was defined using a PCM and a principal component analysis (PCA). Construct validity, concurrent validity and known-groups validity were assessed on the final SPUR questionnaire. Results A total of 245 patients (55% men, mean age of 63 years) completed the survey remotely and were included in this analysis. Refining response option coding allowed a better discrimination of patients on the latent trait. After item selection, a short, an intermediate, and a long form composed the final SPUR questionnaire. The short form will be used to screen patients for risk and then the other forms will allow the collection of further information to refine the risk assessment and decide the best levers for action. Results obtained were supportive of the construct validity of the forms. Their concurrent validity was demonstrated: moderate to high significant correlations were obtained with BMQ, MARS and ACCEPT scores. Their known-groups validity were shown with a logical pattern of higher scores obtained for patients considered non-adherent and significant differences between the scores obtained for patients considered adherent versus non-adherent. Conclusion SPUR is a valid tool to evaluate the risk of non-adherence of patients, allowing effective intervention by providing insights into the respective individual reasons for lack of adherence.
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- IAE Paris - Sorbonne Business School, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, Paris, France
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- Université Paris-Saclay, RITM (Réseaux, Innovation, Territoire et Mondialisation), Paris, France
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- Health Education and Practices Laboratory (LEPS), Sorbonne Paris-Nord University, Bobigny, France
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Summers BJ, Hoeppner SS, Beatty CC, Blais MA, Greenberg JL, Phillips KA, Wilhelm S. An Evaluation of the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Symptom Scale as a Measure of Treatment Response and Remission in Psychotherapy and Medication Trials. Behav Ther 2022; 53:521-534. [PMID: 35473654 PMCID: PMC9046685 DOI: 10.1016/j.beth.2021.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2021] [Revised: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Symptom Scale (BDD-SS) is a self-report tool that captures an array of representative behavioral and cognitive symptoms commonly displayed by individuals with BDD. The BDD-SS is regularly used among experts in the field, though its utility as a measure of treatment response has not yet been formally evaluated. Results from two clinical trials of BDD treatment were pooled from an archived database to create a sample of 220 BDD participants who received either psychosocial or medication-based interventions for BDD. We used baseline BDD-SS scores to describe psychometric properties, baseline correlations with other scales to examine the content validity of the BDD-SS, and longitudinal symptom data to evaluate capacity to detect clinically relevant change. Results indicated that the BDD-SS has good psychometric properties and is able to detect symptom change over time, although it showed lower rates of reliable change with treatment relative to the gold standard rater-administered Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale Modified for BDD (BDD-YBOCS). The BDD-SS offers meaningful information about treatment response in a self-report format and may be particularly useful to employ in clinical practice settings as a means of gathering symptom and treatment response data via self-report when rater-administered interviews are not feasible, although it may underestimate the extent of improvement with treatment.
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- Berta J. Summers
- University of North Carolina Wilmington,Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School,Department of Psychology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School
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- Butler Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University,New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College
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Summart U, Sangruangake M, Songthawat M, Sangchart B, T Teinprasert S, Srisuwan P. Validation of the Modified Thai Cancer Survivor's Unmet Needs (T-CaSUN) for Cholangiocarcinoma Patients. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2022; 23:1769-1776. [PMID: 35633563 PMCID: PMC9587875 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2022.23.5.1769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: Cancer survivors frequently experience of unmet demands that are linked to psychological illness, anxiety, and quality of life. Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) survivors, on the other hand, still lack of validated tool to assess their particular requirements. The aims of this study were to adjust the Cancer Survivors’ Unmet Need Scale (CaSUN) to a shorter form and to examine its psychometric scale-specific features for the Thai CCA survivors. Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 231 CCA survivors and randomly split them into 2 groups (group 1, n =115, and group 2, n =116). Firstly, we modified and translated the CaSUN to ensure Thai cultural adaptation. Secondly, we used the statistical methods to reduce some items, then an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) using group 1 to explore the factor structure of the T-CaSUN was done. Finally, a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) using group 2 was conducted to confirm the modified structure suggested by the EFA and to test for the construct validity of the T-CaSUN. Results: Participants consisted of 231 CCA survivors. EFA and CFA organized the four components construct T-CaSUN, which included intensive care, information, relationship, and medical care. The T-CaSUN’s internal reliability was good (Cronbach’s alpha was 0.75). Furthermore, construct validity was linked to bodily consequences, anxiety and depression, support care needs, stage of cancer, and age. For assessing unmet needs among CCA survivors in Thailand, the T-CaSUN exhibited acceptable reliability and validity. Conclusion: The T-CaSUN demonstrated acceptable reliability and validity for assessing unmet needs among CCA caregivers in Thailand. This short form measurement can assist healthcare practitioners in providing successful individualized care by focusing on the particular requirements of these survivors.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ang Thong Hospital, Ang Thong, Thailand
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- Faculty of Nursing, Ratchathani University, (Udon Thani Campus), Thailand
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Alphs L, Fu DJ, Williamson D, Jamieson C, Greist J, Harrington M, Lindenmayer JP, McCullumsmith C, Sheehan DV, Shelton RC, Wicks P, Canuso CM. SIBAT-A Computerized Assessment Tool for Suicide Ideation and Behavior: Development and Psychometric Properties. Innov Clin Neurosci 2022; 19:36-47. [PMID: 35958973 PMCID: PMC9341319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Most assessments of suicidal ideation and behavior (SIB) are limited by reliance on a single assessor, typically a clinician or patient, with scant detail on patient-related drivers of SIB and inability to detect rapid change in SIB. Furthermore, many techniques do not include a semistructured interview, increasing rater variability. The Suicide Ideation and Behavior Assessment Tool (SIBAT) addresses these limitations. DESIGN More than 30 experts in scale development, statistics, and clinical management of suicidal patients collaborated over a greater than four-year period to develop the SIBAT. Input for content and validity was received from patients, clinicians, and regulatory authorities in the United States (US) and Europe. Psychometric properties of the SIBAT were evaluated in validation studies. RESULTS The SIBAT is organized into eight independent patient- or clinician-rated modules with branching logic and scoring algorithms, which necessitates computerization. Patient-reported information is first captured in Modules 1 to 5. Thereafter, an experienced clinician reviews the patient's report, conducts a semistructured interview (Module 6), and assesses the patient's suicide risk (Module 7) and optimal antisuicide management (Module 8). Input from cognitive interviews of diverse adult, adolescent, and clinician participants was incorporated into the final version of the SIBAT. Psychometric testing demonstrated good inter-rater reliability (intraclass coefficient range: 0.68-0.82), intra-rater reliability (weighted-kappa range: 0.64-0.76), and concurrent validity with other instruments for assessing SIB. CONCLUSION Patient- and clinician-based assessments and the psychometric studies summarized in this report support the validity and reliability of the SIBAT for capturing critical information related to assessment of SIB in adolescents and adults at risk for suicide.
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- Larry Alphs
- Dr. Alphs is with Denovo Biopharma in San Diego, California (he was with Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC in Titusville, New Jersey at the time the work reported herein was performed)
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- Drs. Fu and Canuso are with Janssen Research and Development, LLC in Titusville, New Jersey
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- Dr. Williamson is with the Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology at University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama and Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia (he was with Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC in Titusville, New Jersey at the time the work reported herein was performed)
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- Ms. Jamieson is with Janssen Research and Development, LLC in Milpitas, California
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- Dr. Greist is a Professor Emeritus–Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and is with Healthcare Technology Systems, Inc. in Madison, Wisconsin
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- Dr. Harrington is with Pfizer, Inc. in Cambridge, Massachussetts (she was a Psychometrician/Patient-Reported Outcomes at PatientsLikeMe in Cambridge, Massachusetts at the time the work reported herein was performed)
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- Dr. Lindenmayer is with New York University Grossman School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry in New York City, New York
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- Dr. McCullumsmith is with the University of Toledo, Department of Psychiatry in Toledo, Ohio
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- Dr. Sheehan is a Distinguished University Health Professor Emeritus, University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida
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- Dr. Shelton is with the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry in Birmingham, Alabama
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- Dr. Wicks is with Wicks Digital Health Ltd. in Lichfield, United Kingdom (he was with PatientsLikeMe in Cambridge, Massachusetts at the time the work reported herein was performed)
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- Drs. Fu and Canuso are with Janssen Research and Development, LLC in Titusville, New Jersey
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Teixeira A, Ribeiro C, Gaio R, Torres T, Magina S, Pereira T, Teixeira M, Rocha JC, Lobo JMS, Almeida IF, Vidal DG, Pedrosa E Sousa HF, Dinis MAP, Almeida V. Influence of psoriasis lesions' location and severity on psychosocial disability and psychopathology. Observational study and psychometric validation of the SAPASI Portuguese version. J Psychosom Res 2022; 154:110714. [PMID: 35007943 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2021.110714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The psychosocial impact of psoriasis is well documented. However, the contributing role of clinical disease characteristics is not satisfactorily explored. This study aimed to validate the Self-administered Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (SAPASI) to a Portuguese population (SAPASI-PT) and to perform its cross-validation, assessing how the results will generalize to an independent data set, with the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI), in order to assess the influence of psoriasis' severity on psychosocial disability and psychopathology. METHODS A cross-sectional study with 228 patients with psoriasis was carried out. Data was collected through a sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire, SAPASI-PT, the Psoriasis Disability Index (PDI) and the Brief Symptoms Inventory (BSI). The cultural and linguistic adaptation of SAPASI to a Portuguese version and the cross validation with PASI was carried out. Multiple associations between psychosocial disability, psychopathology and severity, discomfort and location of lesions were investigated through logistic regression models. RESULTS A good adjustment model for SAPASI-PT is found. Also, associations between psychosocial disability, psychopathology and the psoriasis severity and discomfort are found. The existence of lesions is positively associated with the severity of the disease. Patients with lesions in hands or genitals are those reporting a greater discomfort. The presence of lesions in hands is positively associated with PDI, i.e., with leisure and with treatment, marginally. Additionally, patients scoring higher in the personal dimension are found to have a significantly greater percentage of lesions in the genitals. CONCLUSIONS The psoriasis severity and location of lesions are important determinants of patients´ quality of life. Lesions on face, hands and genitals are associated with a higher impact on psychosocial wellbeing of patients. Psychological counselling should be considered within psoriasis treatment context in patients with the described disease manifestations.
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- Ana Teixeira
- TOXRUN - Unidade de Investigação em Toxicologia, Instituto Universitário de Ciências da Saúde, CESPU, CRL, 4585-116 Gandra, Portugal; UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Laboratório de Tecnologia Farmacêutica, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Instituto Universitário de Ciências da Saúde, CESPU, CRL, 4585-116 Gandra, Portugal
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- Centro de Matemática da Universidade do Porto & Departamento de Matemática, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade do Porto, Rua do Campo Alegre, s/n, 4169-007 Porto, Portugal
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- Serviço de Dermatologia, Centro Hospitalar do Porto, Hospital de Santo António, Rua D. Manuel II, Ex. CICAP, 4099-001 Porto, Portugal
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- Serviço de Dermatologia, Centro Hospitalar de São João e Departamento de Farmacologia e Terapêutica, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade do Porto, Al. Prof. Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal
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- Centro de Dermatologia Epidermis, Instituto CUF, R. Fonte das Sete Bicas, 170, 4460-188 Senhora da Hora, Portugal
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- TOXRUN - Unidade de Investigação em Toxicologia, Instituto Universitário de Ciências da Saúde, CESPU, CRL, 4585-116 Gandra, Portugal.
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- Instituto Universitário de Ciências da Saúde, CESPU, CRL, 4585-116 Gandra, Portugal
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Laboratório de Tecnologia Farmacêutica, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Laboratório de Tecnologia Farmacêutica, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal.
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- UFP Energy, Environment and Health Research Unit (FP-ENAS), University Fernando Pessoa (UFP), Praça 9 de Abril 349, 4249-004 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Mathematics (DM.UTAD), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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- UFP Energy, Environment and Health Research Unit (FP-ENAS), University Fernando Pessoa (UFP), Praça 9 de Abril 349, 4249-004 Porto, Portugal
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, Laboratório de Tecnologia Farmacêutica, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal; UNIPRO - Unidade de Investigação em Patologia e Reabilitação Oral, Instituto Universitário de Ciências da Saúde (IUCS), CESPU, 4585-116 Gandra, Portugal
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Sangruangake M, Summart U, Methakanjanasak N, Ruangsuksud P, Songthamwat M. Psychometric Properties of the Thai Version of Supportive Care Needs Survey-Partners and Caregivers (T- SCNS-P&C) for Cholangiocarcinoma Caregivers. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2022; 23:1069-1076. [PMID: 35345382 PMCID: PMC9360950 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2022.23.3.1069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: Unmet needs of cancer patients and caregivers are also closely linked with patients and their family well-being. Identifying and focusing on caregivers’ unmet need have been recommended to reduce their burden and improve their quality of life (QOL). This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Thai version of Supportive Care Needs Survey for Partners and Caregivers (T-SCNS-P&C) among Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) caregivers. Methods: The T-SCNS-P&C was developed using standardized translation methodology. A total of 231 CCA caregivers completed the T- SCNS-P&C. The internal consistency of the scale was examined with Cronbach’s alpha. Construct validity was analyzed using Pearson correlations coefficient with the physical effects, stage, anxiety and depression, age, and education level. To assess the factorial validity of the T-SCNS-P&C, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed. Results: The T- SCNS-P&C indicated good readability and high content validity for use as an assessment tool among Thai CCA caregivers. All Cronbach’s α coefficients were above the minimum acceptable criterion of ≥0.70. For construct validity, higher physical effect scores and higher anxiety and depression scores, as well as poorer QOL scores and younger caregivers, were significantly positively associated with higher levels of unmet needs. CFA indicated that the four factor structure of the T-SCNS-P&C was a good fit to the data. Conclusion: The T-SCNS-P&C demonstrated acceptable reliability and validity for assessing unmet needs among CCA caregivers in Thailand. Using this simple assessment to target the individual needs of these caregivers can help healthcare professionals providing effective personalized care.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ang Thong Hospital, Ang Thong, Thailand
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Muleva BR, Borges ALV, Hall JA, Barrett G. Evaluation of the Portuguese version of the London measure of unplanned pregnancy in Mozambique: A psychometric measurement study. Afr J Reprod Health 2022; 26:47-57. [PMID: 37584996 DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2022/v26i2.5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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Robust forms of measurement such as the London Measure of Unplanned Pregnancy (LMUP), which recognise the complexity of the construct of pregnancy planning/intention, are being adopted worldwide. The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Mozambican Portuguese version of the LMUP. The Brazilian Portuguese interviewer-administered LMUP was culturally adapted for use in Mozambique and pre-tested with 28 women. Field testing included 524 women aged 16-42. Completion rates of LMUP items were 100%. LMUP scores 0-12 were captured. In terms of reliability (internal consistency), Cronbach's alpha was 0.90, item-rest correlations were <0.2, and all inter-item correlations were positive. In terms of construct validity, principal components analysis showed that measurement was unidimensional, confirmatory factor analysis showed good model fit, and all hypotheses were met. We conclude that the Mozambican Portuguese LMUP is reliable, valid and suitable to use in Mozambique.
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- Public Health Nursing Department, University of São Paulo School of Nursing, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Research Department of Reproductive Health, UCL Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Institute for Women's Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Research Department of Reproductive Health, UCL Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Institute for Women's Health, University College London, London, UK
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OBJECTIVE The SPUR (Social, Psychological, Usage, and Rational) Adherence Profiling Tool is a recently developed adaptive instrument for measuring key patient-level risk factors for adherence problems. This study describes the SPUR questionnaire's psychometric refinement and evaluation. METHODS Data were collected through an online survey among individuals with type 2 diabetes in the United States. 501 participants completed multiple questionnaires, including SPUR and several validated adherence measures. A Partial Credit Model (PCM) analysis was performed to evaluate the structure of the SPUR tool and verify the assumption of a single underlying latent variable reflecting adherence. Partial least-squares discriminant analyses (PLS-DA) were conducted to identify which hierarchically-defined items within each dimension needed to be answered by a given patient. Lastly, correlations were calculated between the latent trait of SPUR adherence and other patient-reported adherence measures. RESULTS Of the 45 candidate SPUR items, 39 proved to fit well to the PCM confirming that SPUR responses reflected one underlying latent trait hypothesized as non-adherence. Correlations between the latent trait of the SPUR tool and other adherence measures were positive, statistically significant, and ranged from 0.32 to 0.48 (p-values < .0001). The person-item map showed that the items reflected well the range of adherence behaviors from perfect adherence to high levels of non-adherence. The PLS-DA results confirmed the relevance of using four meta-items as filters to open or close subsequent items from their corresponding SPUR dimensions. CONCLUSIONS The SPUR tool represents a promising new adaptive instrument for measuring adherence accurately and efficiently using the digital behavioral diagnostic tool.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Escribano S, Juliá-Sanchis R, Perpiñá-Galvañ J, Congost-Maestre N, Cabañero-Martínez MJ. Spanish linguistic validation of the Self-efficacy questionnaire in communication skills. Contemp Nurse 2021; 58:161-170. [PMID: 34873987 DOI: 10.1080/10376178.2021.2015415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Background Self-efficacy is a critical element of social cognitive theory and refers to a person's estimation of their ability to complete a specific task. Self-efficacy scales evaluate the effectiveness of communication skills training programs. There were not validated scales in Spanish. Aims: to cross-culturally adapt the Self-efficacy questionnaire-12 scale in communication skills in Spanish, evaluate its psychometric properties, and analyse the sample's descriptive characteristics. Design: we conducted an instrumental study to develop evaluation scales. Methods: nursing students were invited to participate (N = 387). The inclusion criteria were: (1) enrolment in first or fourth academic course year; (2) not having received specific training in communication skills; and (3) understanding written and spoken Spanish fluently. A total of 334 undergraduates participated (86.3% response rate); their mean age was 21.9 years (SD = 5.8), 83.2% were female. Results: data showed high internal consistency (0.94) and a good fit to the model. The overall instrument score correlated with the attitude towards communication skills (r = 0.20; p < 0.001). Moderate communication self-efficacy scores were observed in these nursing students. Impact statement: Evaluating communication skills through self-efficacy scales allows teachers to know each student's perceived proficiency to handle communication with users safely and to understand users' needs, giving information about aspects to improve and to establish effective institutional strategies as one of the inherent characteristics of the concept of skills-based evaluation. Conclusions: The Spanish version of the Self-efficacy questionnaire-12 in communication skills was a valid and reliable instrument, essential for evaluating the perceived self-efficacy towards communication in nursing.
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- Silvia Escribano
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, University of Alicante, Spain.
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, University of Alicante; Carretera de San Vicente del Raspeig s/n, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante (Spain). Tel: (+34) 96 590 3512
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Science, University of Alicante, Spain.
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Vistorte AOR, Ribeiro W, Ziebold C, Asevedo E, Evans-Lacko S, Varas DJ, Gutierrez N, Haddad M, Ulloa O, Martínez R, Harada AS, Mari JDJ. Adaptation to Brazilian Portuguese and Latin-American Spanish and psychometric properties of the Mental Illness Clinicians' Attitudes Scale (MICA v4). Trends Psychiatry Psychother 2021; 45:e20210291. [PMID: 34854658 PMCID: PMC10164403 DOI: 10.47626/2237-6089-2021-0291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe translation to Spanish and Portuguese and adaptation of the Mental Illness Clinicians' Attitudes Scale version 4 (MICA v4). METHODS The questionnaire was administered to primary care physicians (PCPs) from four Latin-American countries, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, and Cuba. The validation process included four phases: 1) translation of the questionnaire to Spanish and Portuguese; 2) assessment of face validity; 3) assessment of reliability; and 4) evaluation of construct validity with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). RESULTS The study sample comprised 427 PCPs. The mean age of the Spanish-speaking sample (n = 252) was 40.1 (S.D = 9.7) years and the mean age of the Portuguese-speaking sample (n = 150) was 40.2 (S.D = 10.9) years. Both models demonstrated "appropriate" internal reliability. Total omega was 0.91 for the Spanish-speaking sample and 0.89 for the Portuguese-speaking sample. The CFA of both questionnaires showed an appropriate fit for a three-factor model (Portuguese: CFI = 0.927; TLI = 0.913; RMSEA = 0.066; Spanish: CFI = 0.945; TLI = 0.935; RMSEA = 0.068). CONCLUSION The Latin-American versions of the MICA v4 in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese have appropriate psychometric properties, good internal consistency, and are applicable to and acceptable in the Latin-American context. The instrument proved its validity for collecting data on stigmatizing attitudes among health professionals in different contexts and cultures.
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- Angel O. Rojas Vistorte
- Departamento de PsiquiatriaUniversidade Federal de São PauloSão PauloSPBrazil Departamento de Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Departamento de PsiquiatriaUniversidade Federal de São PauloSão PauloSPBrazil Departamento de Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
- London School of Economics and Political ScienceLondonUnited Kingdom Personal Social Services Research Unit, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom.
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- Departamento de PsiquiatriaUniversidade Federal de São PauloSão PauloSPBrazil Departamento de Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Departamento de PsiquiatriaUniversidade Federal de São PauloSão PauloSPBrazil Departamento de Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
- Global Mental Health ProgramColumbia UniversityNew YorkNYUSA Global Mental Health Program, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA.
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- London School of Economics and Political ScienceLondonUnited Kingdom Personal Social Services Research Unit, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom.
- Universidad Internacional de La RiojaLogronoLa RiojaSpain Universidad Internacional de La Rioja, Logrono, La Rioja, Spain.
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- Departamento de PsiquiatriaUniversidade Federal de São PauloSão PauloSPBrazil Departamento de Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Departamento de PsiquiatriaUniversidade Federal de São PauloSão PauloSPBrazil Departamento de Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Departamento de PsiquiatriaUniversidade Federal de São PauloSão PauloSPBrazil Departamento de Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Universidad Internacional de La RiojaLogronoLa RiojaSpain Universidad Internacional de La Rioja, Logrono, La Rioja, Spain.
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- Universidad Internacional de La RiojaLogronoLa RiojaSpain Universidad Internacional de La Rioja, Logrono, La Rioja, Spain.
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- Universidad Internacional de La RiojaLogronoLa RiojaSpain Universidad Internacional de La Rioja, Logrono, La Rioja, Spain.
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- Departamento de PsiquiatriaUniversidade Federal de São PauloSão PauloSPBrazil Departamento de Psiquiatria, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & NeuroscienceHealth Service and Population Research DepartmentKing’s College LondonLondonUnited Kingdom Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, Health Service and Population Research Department, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom.
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Bryant MJ, Schubert JP, Black RJ, Hill CL. Patient-Reported Experience Measures in outpatient rheumatology care: a systematic review. Rheumatol Adv Pract 2021; 5:rkab079. [PMID: 34778703 PMCID: PMC8578687 DOI: 10.1093/rap/rkab079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Objectives There is a growing acceptance of the need for routine implementation of patient-reported experience measures (PREMs) in health care. Rheumatology patients, as frequent and long-term users of care, stand to benefit from collection of experience-related data. The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review to identify and critically appraise the development and psychometric validation of PREMs in rheumatology. Methods Six databases were searched systematically from inception to 14 December 2020: MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, SCOPUS, Cochrane and Google Scholar. We included articles in English that described the use or development of PREMs, with results of psychometric testing, in an adult outpatient rheumatology context. This study is registered with PROSPERO (CRD42021233819). Articles were appraised using the COnsensus Based Standards for the selection of health status Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) (i) Risk of Bias checklist and (ii) criteria for good measurement properties. Results The search yielded 3809 publications, and six studies met inclusion criteria. All the included studies on PREM development fulfilled COSMIN standards for 'doubtful' or 'inadequate' quality of instrument development. One study fulfilled a 'sufficient' rating for content validity, and the remainder fulfilled 'inconsistent' ratings. During validity testing, studies fulfilled between one and four of the eight COSMIN checklist criteria for good measurement properties. Conclusion Methodological concerns regarding instrument development and validation limit the generalizability of the existing six validated PREMs in use in rheumatology contexts. There is a need for further well-designed studies to validate existing and new PREMs in this area.
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- Madeleine J Bryant
- Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide.,Rheumatology Unit, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville.,Rheumatology Unit, The Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide
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- Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide.,Department of Gastroenterology, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, South Australia, Australia
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- Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide.,Rheumatology Unit, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville.,Rheumatology Unit, The Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide
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- Adelaide Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide.,Rheumatology Unit, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville.,Rheumatology Unit, The Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide
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Cai T, Huang Q, Wu F, Xia H, Yuan C. Psychometric validation of the Chinese version of the PROMIS Social Relationships Short Forms. Nurs Open 2021; 9:394-401. [PMID: 34569191 PMCID: PMC8685787 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Revised: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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AIM This study aimed to culturally adapt and psychometrically validate the PROMIS Social Relationships Short Forms (PROMIS-SR) among Chinese patients with breast cancer. DESIGN A cross-sectional study. METHOD The PROMIS-SR was translated into simplified Chinese by strictly adhering to the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy translation method and was subsequently tested among patients with breast cancer (N = 965). Eligible patients filled out the demographic information questionnaire, the PROMIS-SR, and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Breast. RESULTS Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) provided support for the original structure of the PROMIS-SR. All instruments reported strong known-group, cross-cultural and convergent validity, as hypothesized. Correlation coefficients ranged from 0.67 to 0.85, and Cronbach's α of all items were high (0.90-0.94).
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- Tingting Cai
- School of Nursing, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Nursing, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Nursing, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Nursing, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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Granado-Casas M, Martinez-Gonzalez D, Martínez-Alonso M, Dòria M, Alcubierre N, Valls J, Julve J, Verdú-Soriano J, Mauricio D. Psychometric Validation of the Cardiff Wound Impact Schedule Questionnaire in a Spanish Population with Diabetic Foot Ulcer. J Clin Med 2021; 10:4023. [PMID: 34501471 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10174023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) negatively affect the quality of life (QoL) of people with diabetes. The Cardiff Wound Impact Schedule (CWIS) questionnaire has been designed to measure the QoL of people with chronic foot wounds. However, no studies have been specifically designed to validate this instrument in a Spanish population. In this prospective study, a total of 141 subjects with DFU were recruited. DFU was determined by performing physical examinations. Medical records were exhaustively reviewed to collect clinical variables. The CWIS was transculturally adapted by a group of experts and a group of patients with DFU. The SF-36 and EQ-5D generic instruments were used as reference tools. The questionnaires were administered at 7 days and 4, 12, and 26 weeks after the baseline assessment by personal interview with each of the study subjects. The psychometric properties of the instrument were assessed using statistical methods. The content validity had an average of 3.63 (90.7% of the maximum score of 4). The internal consistency of the CWIS subscales had a standardized Cronbach’s alpha range from 0.715 to 0.797. The reproducibility was moderate with an intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) range from 0.606 to 0.868. Significant correlations between CWIS domains and SF-36 and EQ-5D subscales were observed, demonstrating a good criterion validity of the CWIS questionnaire (p < 0.001). However, the construct validity of the CWIS was not validated with a comparative fit index (CFI) of 0.69, a root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) of 0.09, and a standardized root mean square residual (SRMR) of 0.10. The sensitivity to changes over time was optimal in the three domains (i.e., social life, well-being, and physical symptoms) (p < 0.001). In conclusion, the Spanish version of the CWIS shows acceptable psychometric properties to assess the QoL of subjects with DFU, except for its construct validity.
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Tounsi A, Alammar S, Almaflehi N, Bamashmous M, Al Madani A, Ibrahim MS. Psychometric Validation of the Arabic Fear of Illness and Virus Evaluation. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:8529. [PMID: 34444275 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18168529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Global infectious pandemics can affect the psychology and behavior of human beings. Several tools were developed to evaluate the psychological impact of such outbreaks. The present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Arabic translated version of Fear of Illness and Virus Evaluation scale (FIVE). FIVE is a 35-item tool consisting of four subscales that measure Fears about Contamination and Illness, Fears about Social Distancing, Behaviors Related to Illness and Virus Fears and Impact of Illness and Virus Fears. The tool was translated into Arabic by using a forward-backward translation. The online questionnaire contained the following sections: demographics, FIVE, Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) and face validity questions. Non-probability convenient sampling technique was used to recruit participants via a mobile instant messaging application. Reliability, concurrent validity, face validity and factor analysis were examined. The data consisted of 509 adult participants who reside in Saudi Arabia. The internal consistency of the Arabic FIVE subscales was high (0.84-0.91) with strong concurrent validity indicated by positive correlations of FIVE subscales with FCV-19S. Factor analysis suggested slightly different factor structures (Fears of Getting Sick, Fears that Others Get Sick, Fears of the Impact on Social Life and Behaviors Related to Illness and Virus Fears). Our data showed a better fit using the proposed structures. The Arabic version of the FIVE showed robust validity and reliability qualities to assess fear of COVID-19 on Arabic adult population.
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Polek E, Balfour A, Williams A, Monger E. Pilot Validation Study on the Tavistock Relationships Observational Scale for the Assessment of the Quality of Dyadic Relationships in Couples in Which One Partner Has Dementia. J Nurs Meas 2021; 29:283-301. [PMID: 33593988 DOI: 10.1891/jnm-d-19-00073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Many people with dementia are cared for by their spouses. Poor quality of the dyadic relationship is a known risk factor for carer burden and mistreatment of the person with dementia. This study aimed to design and cross validate the Tavistock Relationships Observational Scale (TROS) for assessment of the quality of the relationship in such couples. METHODS The study was conducted within the context of the therapeutic intervention with n = 11 couples. Couples' video-recorded interactions were assessed independently by three psychologists using the 13-item TROS. RESULTS Cronbach alphas of the scale computed for the three raters were in the range 0.76-0.88 (on average 0.83), thus demonstrating high internal consistency of the scale. Fleiss Kappa coefficient for the three rates computed for 22 assessed videos ranged between 0.45 (moderate agreement) and 0.85 (almost perfect agreement) with 50% of coefficients being above 0.50, suggesting the good performance of the TROS in terms of yielding a satisfactory inter-rater agreement. The TROS also showed good external validity when using as validation criteria caregiving partner's burden (measured with the Zarid Burden Interview: the scales Social burden [Rho = -0.65, p = 0.021] and Role strain [Rho = -0.68, p = 0.014]), depression of the person with dementia (measured with the Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia: Rho = -0.78, p = 0.020), and relationship satisfaction of the caregiving partner (measured with the dyadic adjustment scale: Rho = 0.52, p = 0.038). The TROS also showed a good capacity to detect the change in scores from time 1 to time 2; moreover, power analysis showed that the TROS can detect the change in scores even in very small samples (n = 5 couples). CONCLUSIONS The TROS may be a useful tool for a standardized assessment of the quality of dyadic relationships in couples with dementia in research, nursing, or clinical settings to assist clinical psychologist, nurses, or social workers in a preliminary evaluation of the situation of couples with dementia, to choose a suitable care or intervention, to assess the effectiveness of interventions focusing on improvement of dyadic relationships, or to assess the risk of spousal abuse or neglect of a person with dementia.
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- Ela Polek
- University College Dublin, Tavistock Relationships
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de la Loge C, Fofana F, Williams P, Rusch S, Stevens M, Scott J. Monitoring Severity of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in Infants and Young Children Using the Pediatric RSV Electronic Severity and Outcome Rating System (PRESORS): Results of Initial Quantitative Validation. Patient Relat Outcome Meas 2021; 12:247-265. [PMID: 34326675 PMCID: PMC8315813 DOI: 10.2147/prom.s298736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Purpose PRESORS ClinRO completed by clinicians and ObsRO completed by caregivers were developed to characterize the clinical course of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. This study describes preliminary analysis of PRESORS’ measurement properties using clinical trial data. Patients and Methods PRESORS ClinRO and ObsRO data were collected in a 28-day randomized, double-blind, Phase 1b trial of JNJ-53718678 or placebo in infants and children ≤24 months of age treated for RSV infection in hospitals. PRESORS data were scored and key psychometric properties of scores were evaluated, including ability to discriminate between known groups and to detect change over time. Time to resolution of RSV signs was explored using two responder definitions. Results Daily completion rates for PRESORS ClinRO and ObsRO were high for the 44 children in the study (median: 100% and 93%, respectively). Large floor effects were observed at baseline for signs of severe RSV infection that were either absent (cyanosis, fever, apnea) or rarely reported (reduced urination/dehydration, vomiting). Implausible ObsRO ratings suggested some caregivers could not accurately measure heart rate. Known-group validity was confirmed: children in poor health based on baseline ClinRO had mean baseline composite scores that were significantly worse for both ObsRO (p=0.001) and ClinRO (p<0.001) compared to those with better overall health. ObsRO (p=0.009) and ClinRO (p<0.001) composite scores were responsive to change in overall health status from baseline to Day 3. Mean scores for RSV sign dimensions decreased rapidly from baseline to Day 7 except for coughing and sleep ratings by caregivers. Time to recovery varied greatly depending on definitions used. Conclusion PRESORS ClinRO and ObsRO can inform endpoints and enable monitoring the clinical course of RSV in pediatric trials. Improved alignment between ClinRO and ObsRO and revisions ensuring caregivers can assess all signs will be addressed in revised PRESORS.
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- Patient-Centered Outcomes, Mapi (an ICON Plc. company), Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Patient-Centered Outcomes, Mapi (an ICON Plc. company), Lyon, France
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- Statistical Decisions and Sciences, Janssen Biostatistics Research & Development, Beerse, B-2340, Belgium
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- Global Clinical Development Infectious Diseases, Janssen Research & Development, Beerse, B-2340, Belgium
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- Janssen Global Services LLC, High Wycombe, UK
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Green ZA, Noor U, Ahmed F, Himayat L. Validation of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale in a Sample of Pakistan's University Students and Future Directions. Psychol Rep 2021; 125:2709-2732. [PMID: 34047221 DOI: 10.1177/00332941211016754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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This study determined the psychometric validation of the English version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S). Findings demonstrated robust psychometric properties for the FCV-19S. CFA results showed that the FCV-19S was a good model fit to the data in a sample of 608 university students. The FCV-19S also showed good concurrent validity, as it was significantly and positively related to the Preventive Behaviors related to COVID-19 Scale and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale as well as significantly and negatively related to the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale. The scale also showed good internal consistency reliability. Further, the association of age with FCV-19S indicated that younger students experienced greater fear of COVID-19. The analyses of mean differences revealed that women as compared to men, bachelor's and master's students as compared to post-master's students, and unemployed students as compared to employed students experienced greater fear of the outbreak. Also, those suffering from severe anxiety experienced greater fear of COVID-19 followed by those suffering from moderate, mild, and minimal anxiety. Moreover, knowing someone suffering from the coronavirus, being afraid that someone close might contract the virus, and believing that the current COVID-19 situation adversely affects academic performance were linked to higher levels of fear of the pandemic. Practice implications, limitations, and avenues for future research are also discussed.
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- Zane Asher Green
- Faculty of Business Administration, Preston University, Islamabad, Pakistan; Contemporary Research Initiative, Preston University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Contemporary Research Initiative, Preston University, Islamabad, Pakistan; Faculty of Social Sciences, Preston University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Contemporary Research Initiative, Preston University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Contemporary Research Initiative, Preston University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Gambling TS, Long AF. Test-Retest Reliability and Clinical and Research Validity of the 'Quality of Life Impact and Concerns' (QoLI&C) Measure. Patient Relat Outcome Meas 2021; 12:77-81. [PMID: 33986621 PMCID: PMC8110952 DOI: 10.2147/prom.s303978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Hip dysplasia is a significant public health issue, representing the single largest cause for total hip arthroplasty in young adults. To gain insight into patient concerns and the impact of hip dysplasia on young adults, we developed a patient-centred outcome measure, the 'Quality of Life Impact and Concerns' (QoLI&C) measure. This short report provides additional evidence on test-retest reliability and suggests refinements to the measure to enhance its research and clinical utility.
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- Tina S Gambling
- School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- School of Health Care, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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Neto HV, Arezes P, Barkokébas Junior B. Adaptation and psychometric validation of a questionnaire about organizational safety culture and climate for the Brazilian reality. Int J Occup Saf Ergon 2021; 28:1372-1386. [PMID: 33794751 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2021.1911915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Surveys are the most widely used instruments to assess safety opinions, attitudes and behaviours of workers, as a reflection of a dimensional manifestation of an organization's safety culture. The fact that there are few instruments of this nature adapted to the Brazilian reality motivated the attempt to validate tools used in Portugal in this field. The questionnaire to workers about occupational safety culture and climate (QTCCS) will be explored in this article. The main objective is to present the data from the cultural adaptation and psychometric validation process of this instrument, and it can be confirmed that this intention was properly achieved. Through a study carried out with a sample of 200 workers from a company in the northeast of Brazil, it was statistically confirmed that it is possible to maintain the factorial structure of the original instrument when applied to Brazilian workers of different characteristics.
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- Hernâni Veloso Neto
- School of Engineering, University of Minho, Portugal.,Polytechnic School, University of Pernambuco, Brazil.,RICOT - Institute of Sociology, University of Porto, Portugal
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- School of Engineering, University of Minho, Portugal
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Deacon RM, Mammen K, Bruno R, Mills L, Dunlop A, Holmes J, Jefferies M, Hall M, Shakeshaft A, Farrell M, Graham R, Lintzeris N. Assessing the concurrent validity, inter-rater reliability and test-re-test reliability of the Australian Treatment Outcomes Profile (ATOP) in alcohol and opioid treatment populations. Addiction 2021; 116:1245-1255. [PMID: 33201546 DOI: 10.1111/add.15331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 11/10/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS The Australian Treatment Outcomes Profile (ATOP) is a brief instrument measuring recent substance use, risk profile and general health and wellbeing among clients attending alcohol and other drug (AoD) treatment services. This study evaluates the ATOP for concurrent validity, inter-rater and test-re-test reliability among alcohol and opioid treatment groups. DESIGN For concurrent validity and inter-rater reliability, participants completed an ATOP with a clinician and an ATOP plus standardized questionnaires (time-line follow-back, Opiate Treatment Index, Kessler-10, 12-item Short Form Survey, World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF, Personal Wellbeing Index) with a researcher within 3 days. For test-re-test reliability, participants completed two ATOPs with a researcher within a 3-day interval. SETTING Outpatient AoD treatment centres in Australia. PARTICIPANTS For testing concurrent validity and inter-rater reliability, 278 participants were recruited by advertisements in waiting-rooms or clinician invitation during 2016 to 2018. A further 94 participants were recruited to examine test-re-test reliability. MEASUREMENTS Statistical tests used for concurrent validity and test-re-test reliability were Pearson's and Spearman's rank order correlations for continuous variables, and Cohen's κ for nominal variables. Inter-rater reliability was assessed using Krippendorf's α. FINDINGS Most Australian Treatment Outcomes Profile items returned excellent or moderate validity and reliability. For the main substances used-alcohol, cannabis and benzodiazepines-concurrent validity, inter-rater reliability and test-re-test reliability all reached excellent or good agreement (0.72-0.96). Psychological health, physical health and quality of life showed fair to strong agreement with their comparator scales (0.47-0.85). CONCLUSIONS The Australian Treatment Outcomes Profile is a validated and reliable instrument for assessing recent substance use and clinical risk, health and welfare among alcohol and opioid clients in alcohol and other drug treatment settings. Its ability to reliably measure complex constructs, such as psychological and physical health, against longer scales makes it suitable for integration into routine clinical care, enabling regular monitoring of patient outcomes and safety parameters.
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- Rachel M Deacon
- Sydney School of Medicine (Central Clinical School), Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Drug and Alcohol Services, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, NSW, Australia.,NSW Drug and Alcohol Clinical Research and Improvement Network (DACRIN), NSW, Australia
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- Drug and Alcohol Services, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, NSW, Australia.,NSW Drug and Alcohol Clinical Research and Improvement Network (DACRIN), NSW, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia.,National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney School of Medicine (Central Clinical School), Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Drug and Alcohol Services, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, NSW, Australia.,NSW Drug and Alcohol Clinical Research and Improvement Network (DACRIN), NSW, Australia
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- NSW Drug and Alcohol Clinical Research and Improvement Network (DACRIN), NSW, Australia.,National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Drug and Alcohol Services, Hunter New England Local Health District, NSW, Australia.,Hunter Medical Research Institute, The University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- NSW Drug and Alcohol Clinical Research and Improvement Network (DACRIN), NSW, Australia.,Alcohol and Other Drugs, Centre for Population Health, Ministry of Health, NSW, Australia
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- NSW Drug and Alcohol Clinical Research and Improvement Network (DACRIN), NSW, Australia.,Drug Health, Western Sydney Local Health District, NSW, Australia
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- NSW Drug and Alcohol Clinical Research and Improvement Network (DACRIN), NSW, Australia.,Drug and Alcohol Services, Hunter New England Local Health District, NSW, Australia
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- National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Mental Health, Neuroscience, Ageing and Addictions, UNSW Medicine, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- NSW Drug and Alcohol Clinical Research and Improvement Network (DACRIN), NSW, Australia.,Drug Health, Western Sydney Local Health District, NSW, Australia.,School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, NSW, Australia
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- Sydney School of Medicine (Central Clinical School), Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Drug and Alcohol Services, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, NSW, Australia.,NSW Drug and Alcohol Clinical Research and Improvement Network (DACRIN), NSW, Australia
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Shah A, Ng X, Shah R, Solem C, Wang P, Obradovic M. Psychometric Validation of the EQ-5D-3L in Patients with Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Lung Disease Caused by Mycobacterium avium Complex (MAC). Patient Relat Outcome Meas 2021; 12:45-54. [PMID: 33658880 PMCID: PMC7920600 DOI: 10.2147/prom.s272075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This analysis evaluated the psychometric properties of the EQ-5D-3L among patients with Mycobacterium avium complex lung disease (MAC-LD). METHODS Data from the Phase III CONVERT trial were analyzed. Study measures including the EQ-5D-3L, St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), the 6-minute walk test (6MWT), and percent predicted forced expiratory volume in 1 second (ppFEV1) were collected at baseline, month 3 (M3), month 4 (M4; only 6MWT), and month 6 (M6). Item characteristics and validity were evaluated at baseline. Test-retest reliability was assessed using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) and a weighted kappa statistic among a subgroup of stable patients. Validity was tested by evaluating correlations of the EQ-5D-3L index/visual analogue scale (VAS) scores with SGRQ and 6MWT and comparing mean index/VAS scores across known groups defined using 6MWT and ppFEV1. Responsiveness of the EQ-5D-3L was assessed using 6MWT, SGRQ, ppFEV1, and culture conversion as anchors. RESULTS The index score was subject to ceiling effects, with 32.6% of patients reporting perfect health at baseline. ICCs for the index (0.80) and VAS (0.85) scores and weighted kappas for the domains (0.5-0.72) indicated adequate test-retest reliability. Correlations between the index/VAS scores and related domains of the SGRQ and 6MWT were as hypothesized (0.31-0.62), and the mean index/VAS scores were significantly different between the 6MWT and ppFEV1 known groups (p<0.05), supporting the validity of the EQ-5D-3L. No evidence was found supporting the responsiveness of the EQ-5D-3L to changes in any of the anchors. CONCLUSION EQ-5D-3L exhibited evidence of validity and reliability but poor responsiveness to clinically meaningful changes in patients with MAC-LD.
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- Anuj Shah
- Patient Centered Outcomes, Pharmerit - An OPEN Health Company, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Patient Centered Outcomes, Pharmerit - An OPEN Health Company, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Patient Centered Outcomes, Pharmerit - An OPEN Health Company, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Patient Centered Outcomes, Pharmerit - An OPEN Health Company, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Insmed Incorporated, Bridgewater Township, NJ, USA
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Insmed Germany GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Tidbury K, Sayers M, Andiappan M, Newton JT. Psychometric validation of a pre-existing questionnaire used to measure patient satisfaction following orthodontic treatment in a UK population. J Orthod 2021; 48:231-240. [PMID: 33557661 PMCID: PMC8385582 DOI: 10.1177/1465312520985520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Objective: To determine the psychometric properties of a pre-existing orthodontic satisfaction questionnaire and to assess patient satisfaction of their orthodontic treatment. Design: Psychometric assessment of a pre-existing orthodontic satisfaction questionnaire. Setting: Two sites at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Participants: Individuals aged 12–15 years who had completed fixed orthodontic treatment. Methods: An expert panel assessed a pre-existing orthodontic treatment satisfaction questionnaire for validity and readability. As a result, revisions were made to the questionnaire and it was distributed to 103 participants aged 12–15 years, on completion of their fixed orthodontic treatment (T1). Test–retest reliability of the questionnaire was assessed through completion of a second questionnaire by 17 participants, at a two-week interval (T2). The questionnaire was assessed for reliability using item-total correlations (I-TC) and Cronbach’s alpha. Factor analysis allowed exploration of the underlying factor structure of the questionnaire. Test–retest reliability was assessed using Cohen’s kappa coefficient. Multiple regression analysis was used to find out the significant demographic variables that predicts the satisfaction level of treatment. Results: Following validity and readability assessment by the expert panel, the questionnaire was revised. Eleven items were removed following item analysis (with I-TC ⩽ 0.3). Factor analysis was deemed uninterpretable. The overall scale demonstrated greater reliability than the underlying sub-scales. Therefore, the sub-scales were removed, resulting in one scale which assessed overall orthodontic satisfaction, comprising 37 items, with a Cronbach alpha of 0.92. The test–retest reliability of the revised 37-item scale was deemed to be poor (kappa coefficient = 0.39). Multiple regression analysis identified ethnicity as a significant predictor of orthodontic treatment satisfaction (P = 0.01). Conclusion: This study provides a valid measure to assess orthodontic treatment satisfaction for use in a UK population aged 12–15 years on completion of fixed orthodontic treatment.
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- Katy Tidbury
- Orthodontic Department, King's College Dental Institute, London, UK
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- Orthodontic Department, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences. King's College Dental Institute, London, UK
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- Social & Behavioural Sciences Unit, Department of Population and Patient Health, Guy's Hospital, London, UK
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