Leisure Time Physical Activity Instrument and Physical Activity at Home and Work Instrument. Development, face validity, construct validity and test-retest reliability for subjects with fibromyalgia

Abstract Objective Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) cause proximal muscle weakness, which affect activities of daily living. Wearable physical activity monitors (PAMs) objectively assess continuous activity with potential clinical usefulness in IIM assessment. We examined the psychometric characteristics for PAM outcomes in IIM. Methods Adult IIM patients were prospectively evaluated (baseline, 3 and 6-months) in an observational study. A waist-worn PAM (ActiGraph GT3X-BT) assessed average step counts/min, peak 1-min cadence, and vector magnitude/min. Validated myositis core set measures (CSM) including manual muscle testing (MMT), physician global disease activity (MD global), patient global disease activity (Pt global), extra-muscular disease activity (Ex-muscular global), HAQ-DI, muscle enzymes, and patient-reported physical function were evaluated. Test-retest reliability, construct validity, and responsiveness were determined for PAM measures and CSM using Pearson correlations and other appropriate analyses. Results 50 adult IIM patients enrolled [mean (SD) age, 53.6 (±14.6); 60% female, 94% Caucasian]. PAM measures showed strong test-retest reliability, moderate-to-strong correlations at baseline with MD global (r=-0.37- -0.48), Pt-global (r=-0.43- -0.61), HAQ-DI (r=-0.47- -0.59) and MMT (r = 0.37–0.52), and strong discriminant validity for categorical MMT and HAQ-DI. Longitudinal association with MD global (r=-0.38- -0.44), MMT (r = 0.50–0.57), HAQ-DI (r=-0.45- -0.55), and functional tests (r = 0.30–0.65) were moderate-to-strong. PAM measures were responsive to MMT improvement (≥10%) and moderate-to-major improvement on ACR/EULAR myositis response criteria. Peak 1-min cadence had the largest effect size and Standardized Response Means (SRMs). Conclusion PAM measures showed promising construct validity, reliability, and longitudinal responsiveness; especially peak 1-min cadence. PAMs provide valid outcome measures for future use in IIM clinical trials.

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Validation of the Beliefs of Physical Activity among Clergy (B-PAC) Instrument

American Journal of Health Studies ◽

10.47779/ajhs.2017.91 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 32 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Shannon Gwin ◽

Paul Branscum ◽

E. Laurette Taylor

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Reliable Instrument ◽

The Stability ◽

Test Retest Reliability

The purpose of this study was to create a valid and reliable instrument to evaluate theory-basedbeliefs towards physical activity among clergy members. Data were collected from 174 clergy that par-ticipated in a 15-item online and paper-based survey. Psychometric properties of the instrument includedconfirmatory factor analysis (construct validity), and cronbach’s alpha (internal consistency reliability).In addition, the stability (test-retest reliability) of each subscale was evaluated with a sub-sample of 30participants. Results show the instrument was both valid and reliable, and will be useful in future studiestargeting this population. Future implications are discussed.

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Comparison of Physical Activity Using Questionnaires (Leisure Time Physical Activity Instrument and Physical Activity at Home and Work Instrument) and Accelerometry in Fibromyalgia Patients: The Al-Ándalus Project

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation ◽

10.1016/j.apmr.2014.05.015 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 95 (10) ◽

pp. 1903-1911.e2 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Víctor Segura-Jiménez ◽

Inmaculada C. Álvarez-Gallardo ◽

Alejandro Romero-Zurita ◽

Daniel Camiletti-Moirón ◽

Diego Munguía-Izquierdo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

At Home

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Adaptation, Test-Retest Reliability, and Construct Validity of the Physical Activity Neighborhood Environment Scale in Nigeria (PANES-N)

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.10.8.1079 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 10 (8) ◽

pp. 1079-1090 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Adewale L. Oyeyemi ◽

James F. Sallis ◽

Adetoyeje Y. Oyeyemi ◽

Mariam M. Amin ◽

Ilse De Bourdeaudhuij ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Cognitive Testing ◽

Neighborhood Environment ◽

Analysis Of Covariance ◽

Environmental Perceptions ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Environment Scale ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Background:This study adapted the Physical Activity Neighborhood Environment Scale (PANES) to the Nigerian context and assessed the test-retest reliability and construct validity of the Nigerian version (PANES-N).Methods:A multidisciplinary panel of experts adapted the original PANES to reflect the built and social environment of Nigeria. The adapted PANES was subjected to cognitive testing and test retest reliability in a diverse sample of Nigerian adults (N = 132) from different neighborhood types. Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICC) was used to assess test-retest reliability, and construct validity was investigated with Analysis of Covariance for differences in environmental attributes between neighborhoods.Results:Four of the 17 items on the original PANES were significantly modified, 3 were removed and 2 new items were incorporated into the final version of adapted PANES-N. Test-retest reliability was substantial to almost perfect (ICC = 0.62–1.00) for all items on the PANES-N, and residents of neighborhoods in the inner city reported higher residential density, land use mix and safety, but lower pedestrian facilities and aesthetics than did residents of government reserved area/new layout neighborhoods.Conclusion:The PANES-N appears promising for assessing environmental perceptions related to physical activity in Nigeria, but further testing is required to assess its applicability across Africa.

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Unfavourable sedentary and physical activity behaviour before and after retirement: a population-based cohort study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037659 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (7) ◽

pp. e037659

Author(s):

Nienke ter Hoeve ◽

Maria Ekblom ◽

Maria R Galanti ◽

Yvonne Forsell ◽

Carla F J Nooijen

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sedentary Behaviour ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activity Behaviour ◽

Population Based ◽

Sedentary Behaviours ◽

Effective Interventions ◽

Activity Behaviour ◽

At Home

BackgroundDuring transition to retirement there is often a rearrangement of daily life which might provide a key opportunity for interventions to promote a non-sedentary and active lifestyle. To be able to design effective interventions, it is essential to know which sedentary and physical behaviour domains (eg, at home or during leisure time) have potential to facilitate healthy ageing during the retirement transition.ObjectiveTo determine whether unfavourable sedentary and physical activity behaviour before retirement predict unfavourable sedentary and physical activity behaviour after retirement.DesignPopulation-based cohort.Setting and participantsAdults (n=3272) employed in 2010 but retired in 2014.MethodsSelf-reported preretirement job activity, sedentary leisure time, physical activity at home, and walking-cycling and exercise were assessed as predictors for unfavourable sedentary and physical activity behaviours after retirement using logistic regression. Unfavourable behaviours were defined based on the respective median of the cohort distribution. Furthermore, the OR for having multiple unfavourable behaviours after retirement was determined, based on the amount of unfavourable behaviours before retirement. All models were adjusted for gender and education.ResultsUnfavourable preretirement physical activity and sedentary behaviour at home or during leisure time were the strongest predictors of the same behaviours after retirement. Unfavourable job activity did not predict physical activity but did predict unfavourable sedentary behaviour after retirement (OR=1.66, 95% CI 1.41 to 1.96). Unfavourable exercise behaviour before retirement predicted unfavourable sedentary and physical activity after retirement in all domains. With all behaviours being unfavourable before retirement, the OR of having at least three unfavourable behaviours after retirement was 36.7 (95% CI 16.8 to 80.5).ConclusionsAdults with a higher number of unfavourable preretirement physical activity and sedentary behaviours are likely to carry these unfavourable behaviours into retirement age. Interventions should target those with more unfavourable preretirement physical activity and sedentary behaviours before retirement, and those interventions focusing on exercise might have greatest potential.

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Validation of the Stanford Brief Activity Survey: Examining Psychological Factors and Physical Activity Levels in Older Adults

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.7.1.87 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 87-94 ◽

Cited By ~ 46

Author(s):

Ruth E. Taylor-Piliae ◽

Joan M. Fair ◽

William L. Haskell ◽

Ann N. Varady ◽

Carlos Iribarren ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Well Being ◽

Education Level ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Activity Survey

Background:This study examined the construct validity and reliability of the new 2-item Stanford Brief Activity Survey (SBAS).Methods:Secondary analysis was conducted using data collected from the healthy older controls (n = 1023) enrolled in the Atherosclerotic Disease Vascular Function and Genetic Epidemiology (ADVANCE) study. Construct validity was examined by regression analyses to evaluate significant trends (P ≤ .05) across the SBAS activity categories for the selected psychological health factors measured at baseline and year 2, adjusted for gender, ethnicity and education level. Test-retest reliability was performed using Spearman’s rank correlation.Results:At baseline, subjects were 66 ± 2.8 years old, 38% female, 77% married, 61% retired, 24% college graduate, and 68% Caucasian. At baseline, lower self-reported stress, anxiety, depression, and cynical distrust, and higher self-reported mental and physical well-being were significantly associated with higher levels of physical activity (p trend ≤ 0.01). These associations held at year 2. The test-retest reliability of the SBAS was statistically significant (rs= 0.62, P < .001).Conclusion:These results provide evidence of the construct validity and reliability of the SBAS in older adults. We also found a strong dose-response relationship between regular physical activity and psychological health in older adults, independent of gender, education level and ethnicity.

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Retest Reliability of Recall Measures of Leisure-Time Physical Activity in Australian Adults

International Journal of Epidemiology ◽

10.1093/ije/25.1.153 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 153-159 ◽

Cited By ~ 71

Author(s):

MICHAEL L BOOTH ◽

NEVILLE OWEN ◽

ADRIAN E BAUMAN ◽

CHRISTOPHER J GORE

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Retest Reliability

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Nutrition Literacy and Healthy Diet: Findings from the Validation of a Short Seniors-Oriented Screening Tool, the Spanish Myths-NL

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph182212107 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (22) ◽

pp. 12107

Author(s):

Elena Lobo ◽

María Tamayo ◽

Teresa Sanclemente

Keyword(s):

Construct Validity ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Screening Tool ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Healthy Diet ◽

Face Validity ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Test Retest Reliability

A good level of nutrition literacy (NL) is proposed as a determinant factor for following a healthy diet. Improving seniors’ NL might be particularly pertinent to enhance the quality of their diets. This study aimed to systematically design and validate a short seniors-oriented questionnaire as a screening tool to evaluate NL. We developed the Myths-NL questionnaire, composed of 10 widespread nutrition myths, and checked for its content and face validity. An observational cross-sectional study was conducted to explore the validity and the test–retest reliability, involving a community-dwelling group of 316 individuals aged 65 years and over. Construct validity was proved by establishing both discriminant and convergent validity. Cronbach α = 0.61 and Spearman r = 0.79 (p = 0.02) demonstrated internal consistency and test–retest reliability. Participants who had secondary/university studies scored significantly higher compared with those with primary (p < 0.001), and a significant linear relationship (R2 = 0.044, p = 0.001) with a positive slope (β = 0.209) between Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) and Myths-NL scores was observed, proving construct validity. In conclusion, the Myths-NL questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool to screen NL in Spanish seniors and it might be useful as an assessment NL tool for designing and implementing lifestyle interventions to promote healthy eating.

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