Evidence-based subtypes in functional dyspepsia with confirmatory factor analysis: Psychosocial and physiopathological correlates

This study examined the psychometric properties of the Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire (EBPQ). The 24-item EBPQ was developed to measure health professionals’ attitudes toward, knowledge of, and use of evidence-based practice (EBP). A confirmatory factor analysis was performed on the EBPQ given to a random sample of National Association of Social Work members (N = 167). The coefficient alpha of the EBPQ was .93. The study supported a 23-item 3-factor model with acceptable model fit indices (χ² = 469.04; RMSEA = .081; SRMR = .068; CFI = .900). This study suggests a slightly modified EBPQ may be a useful tool to assess social workers’ attitudes toward, knowledge of, and use of EBP.

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Factor structure and short version of the modified Fresno test to assess the use of the evidence-based practice in physiotherapists

BMC Medical Education ◽

10.1186/s12909-021-02535-9 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Anderson Martins da Silva ◽

Rosimeire Simprini Padula

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Short Version ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Fresno Test ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Abstract Background The Modified Fresno Test has been used to evaluate the use of the Evidence-Based Physiotherapy (EBP). So far, none of the versions of the Fresno Test were subjected to analysis of the factorial structure. The objective of the study was to describe the exploratory and confirmatory factor structure of the Modified Fresno Test adapted to the Portuguese-Brazilian and analyze the statistical feasibility for the elaboration of a short version. Methods The questionnaire was applied with a convenience sample of 57 physiotherapists, being 36 professionals (13 of these also professors) and 21 students from the last semester of the physiotherapy course. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was performed by the method of principal components. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was performed by the method of maximum likelihood. The total score of the answers in the test and retest was evaluated, totalling 228 observations. Reliability was assessed by means of internal consistency, using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Results Reliability was satisfactory (α 0.81) for all questions of the instrument. The coefficient α calculated for the corrected item-total showed values higher than 0.20 except for item 9. Preliminary tests for Exploratory Factor Analysis showed acceptable values with Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO = 0.80) and Bartlett’s test of sphericity [chi-square (78) = 1149.615, p < 0.001], indicating that the correlations were sufficient for analysis. The analysis revealed the presence of 3 factors (eigenvalues> 1), which explains 60.9% of the instrument’s total variance. In Confirmatory Factor Analysis, none of the indices came close to an acceptable level (≥ 0.90), however, the second model which tested a three-factor structure provided a better fit to the data. From the results of this study the Modified Fresno Test short version was drawn. Conclusion The analysis showed good factor validity and adequate internal consistency for the use of the instrument consisting of 13 questions and 3 factors. This model proved to be better than the original model. The short version consisting of 9 questions may be an appropriate alternative for use in the population of interest.

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Confirmatory factor analysis of the Evidence-Based Practice Attitude Scale in a large and representative sample of Child and Adolescent Mental Health practitioners: Is the use of a total scale score justified?

10.21203/rs.2.11062/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Anna Santesson ◽

Håkan Jarbin ◽

Robert Holmberg ◽

Sean Perrin ◽

Martin Bäckström

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Representative Sample ◽

Evidence Based Practice ◽

Child And Adolescent ◽

Attitude Scale ◽

General Factor ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Single Measure ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Abstract Background: High-quality instruments are essential for implementation practitioners and researcher; only valid and reliable measures can confidently and consistently measure what they are intended to measure. Psychometrically sound and pragmatic measures have the potential to guide the tailoring and evaluation of an implementation program thus contributing to the knowledge base of implementation science. The Evidence-Based Practice Attitude Scale (EBPAS) is one of few implementation instruments with strong psychometric qualities and is widely used to measure attitudes toward Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in implementation practice and research. The Multidimensionality of the EBPAS has repeatedly been supported. Whether all of the fifteen individual items contribute to the EBPAS total scale beyond their subscales (Appeal, Requirements, Openness and Divergence) has yet to be proven. In addition, the Divergence subscale has been questioned because of low correlation with the other subscales and low inter-item correlations. Methods: The factor structure of the EBPAS was investigated in a child- and adolescent psychiatry setting (N=925, 62%, n =570) using first- and second-order Confirmatory factor analysis, thus replicating Aarons' initial studies. In addition, the present study is the first to use a bifactor model in a large and representative sample. Results: The EBPAS was supported as a multifaceted instrument. The EBPAS had a rather strong general factor supporting the use of the inventory as a single measure of attitudes. There were still four dimensions of attitude after the general factor was accounted for. All items, including the items of the Divergence factor, contributed to general attitude as well as to their specific construct. Conclusions: The present study is the first to show that it is justified to use and interpret the EBPAS as an instrument measuring global as well as specific attitudes toward EBP. Sum score and subscales scores can be used in implementation research and practice.

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A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Student Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire (S-EBPQ) in an Australian sample

Nurse Education Today ◽

10.1016/j.nedt.2017.12.010 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 62 ◽

pp. 69-73 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Lisa Beccaria ◽

Gavin Beccaria ◽

Catherine McCosker

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Evidence Based Practice ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Australian Sample

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A confirmatory factor analysis of the evidence-based practice attitudes scale in child welfare

Children and Youth Services Review ◽

10.1016/j.childyouth.2016.08.005 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 69 ◽

pp. 158-165 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Daniel Keyser ◽

Donna Harrington ◽

Haksoon Ahn

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Child Welfare ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Evidence Based Practice ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Confirmatory Factor

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Validity Evidence based on Internal Structure of Scores on the Spanish Version of the Self-Description Questionnaire-II

The Spanish Journal of Psychology ◽

10.5209/rev_sjop.2012.v15.n1.37345 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 388-398 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Cándido J. Ingles ◽

María S. Torregrosa ◽

María D. Hidalgo ◽

Jose C. Nuñez ◽

Juan L. Castejón ◽

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Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Internal Structure ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Spanish Version ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Validity Evidence ◽

First Order ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Order Factor

The aim of this study was to analyze the reliability and validity evidence of scores on the Spanish version of Self-Description Questionnaire II (SDQ-II). The instrument was administered in a sample of 2022 Spanish students (51.1% boys) from grades 7 to 10. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to examine validity evidence based on internal structure drawn from the scores on the SDQ-II. CFA replicated the correlated 11 first-order factor structure. Furthermore, hierarchical confirmatory factor analysis (HCFA) was used to examine the hierarchical ordering of self-concept, as measured by scores on the Spanish version of the SDQ-II. Although a series of HCFA models were tested to assess academic and non-academic components organization, support for those hierarchical models was weaker than for the correlated 11 first-order factor structure. Results also indicated that scores on the Spanish version of the SDQ-II had internal consistency and test-retest reliability estimates within an acceptable range.

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