scholarly journals Revision of the Lymphedema Functioning, Disability and Health Questionnaire for Upper Limb Lymphedema (Lymph-ICF-UL): Reliability and Validity

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 347-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tessa De Vrieze ◽  
Lore Vos ◽  
Nick Gebruers ◽  
An De Groef ◽  
Lore Dams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Health Questionnaire ◽  
Disability And Health

scholarly journals Lymphoedema Functioning, Disability and Health Questionnaire (Lymph-ICF): Reliability and Validity

2011 ◽  
Vol 91 (6) ◽  
pp. 944-957 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nele Devoogdt ◽  
Marijke Van Kampen ◽  
Inge Geraerts ◽  
Tina Coremans ◽  
Marie-Rose Christiaens
Keyword(s):  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Health Questionnaire ◽  
Disability And Health

scholarly journals Lymphoedema Functioning, Disability and Health Questionnaire for Lower Limb Lymphoedema (Lymph-ICF-LL): Reliability and Validity

2014 ◽  
Vol 94 (5) ◽  
pp. 705-721 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nele Devoogdt ◽  
An De Groef ◽  
Ad Hendrickx ◽  
Robert Damstra ◽  
Anke Christiaansen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Activity Limitations ◽  
Health Questionnaire ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Measurement Variability ◽  
Participation Restrictions ◽  
Function Activity

Background Patients may develop primary (congenital) or secondary (acquired) lymphedema, causing significant physical and psychosocial problems. To plan treatment for lymphedema and monitor a patient's progress, swelling, and problems in functioning associated with lymphedema development should be assessed at baseline and follow-up. Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the reliability (test-retest, internal consistency, and measurement variability) and validity (content and construct) of data obtained with the Lymphoedema Functioning, Disability and Health Questionnaire for Lower Limb Lymphoedema (Lymph-ICF-LL). Design This was a multicenter, cross-sectional study. Methods The Lymph-ICF-LL is a descriptive, evaluative tool containing 28 questions about impairments in function, activity limitations, and participation restrictions in patients with lower limb lymphedema. The questionnaire has 5 domains: physical function, mental function, general tasks/household activities, mobility activities, and life domains/social life. The reliability and validity of the Lymph-ICF-LL were examined in 30 participants with objective lower limb lymphedema. Results Intraclass correlation coefficients for test-retest reliability ranged from .69 to .94, and Cronbach alpha coefficients for internal consistency ranged from .82 to .97. Measurement variability was acceptable (standard error of measurement=5.9–12.6). Content validity was good because all questions were understandable for 93% of participants, the scoring system (visual analog scale) was clear, and the questionnaire was comprehensive for 90% of participants. Construct validity was good. All hypotheses for assessing convergent validity and divergent validity were accepted. Limitations The known-groups validity and responsiveness of the Dutch Lymph-ICF-LL and the cross-cultural validity of the English version of the Lymph-ICF-LL were not investigated. Conclusions The Lymph-ICF-LL is a Dutch questionnaire with evidence of reliability and validity for assessing impairments in function, activity limitations, and participation restrictions in people with primary or secondary lower limb lymphedema.

scholarly journals Responsiveness of the Lymphedema Functioning, Disability, and Health Questionnaire for Upper Limb Lymphedema in Patients with Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 365-373
Author(s):  
Tessa De Vrieze ◽  
Nick Gebruers ◽  
Ines Nevelsteen ◽  
Wiebren A.A. Tjalma ◽  
Sarah Thomis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Health Questionnaire ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of the Upper Limb Physician's Rating Scale in Children with Cerebral Palsy

2015 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eun Sook Park ◽  
Ji-Woon Joo ◽  
Seon Ah Kim ◽  
Dong-Wook Rha ◽  
Soo Jin Jung
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

scholarly journals The reliability and validity of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and PHQ-2 in patients with infertility

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saman Maroufizadeh ◽  
Reza Omani-Samani ◽  
Amir Almasi-Hashiani ◽  
Payam Amini ◽  
Mahdi Sepidarkish
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Patient Health Questionnaire ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Health Questionnaire ◽  
Patient Health

Abstract Background Depression in patients with infertility often goes undiagnosed and untreated. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and its ultra-brief version (i.e. PHQ-2) are widely used measures of depressive symptoms. These scales have not been validated in patients with infertility. The aim of the present study was to examine the reliability and validity of the PHQ-9 and PHQ-2 in patients with infertility. Methods In this cross-sectional study, a total of 539 patients with infertility from a referral infertility clinic in Tehran, Iran completed the PHQ-9, along with other relevant scales: the WHO-five Well-being Index (WHO-5), the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7). Factor structure and internal consistency of PHQ-9 were examined via confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and Cronbach’s alpha, respectively. Convergent validity was evaluated by relationship with WHO-5, HADS and GAD-7. Results The mean total PHQ-9 and PHQ-2 scores were 8.47 ± 6.17 and 2.42 ± 1.86, respectively, and using a cut-off value of 10 (for PHQ-9) and 3 (for PHQ-2), the prevalence of depressive symptoms was 38.6 and 43.6%, respectively. The Cronbach’s alphas for PHQ-9 and PHQ-2 were, respectively, 0.851 and 0.767, indicating good internal consistency. The CFA results confirmed the one-factor model of the PHQ-9 (χ2/df = 4.29; CFI = 0.98; RMSEA = 0.078 and SRMR = 0.044). Both PHQ-9 and PHQ-2 showed moderate to strong correlation with the measures of WHO-5, HADS-depression, HADS-anxiety, and the GAD-7, confirming convergent validity. In univariate analysis, female sex, long infertility duration, and unsuccessful treatment were significantly associated with depression symptoms. Conclusion Both PHQ-9 and PHQ-2 are brief and easy to use measures of depressive symptoms with good psychometric properties that appear suitable for routine use in patients with infertility.

Performance of the Upper Limb Module—A Reliable and Valid Evaluation for Chinese Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuen Yee Alice Chiu ◽  
Chun Wai Lo ◽  
Chi Kuk Connie Hui ◽  
Wai Chong Susanna Choi ◽  
So Lun Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Muscular Dystrophy ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Forced Vital Capacity ◽  
Motor Performance ◽  
Vital Capacity ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Chinese Patients ◽  
Rater Reliability

Abstract Background Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a genetic disease leading to progressive muscle weakness and degeneration. Effective assessment tool is needed to allow monitoring of progress to guide the management. This study assessed the reliability and validity of the Performance of Upper Limb (PUL) Module when used in patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). MethodsTotal thirty-three Chinese DMD patients were included. Twenty-five video-recorded PUL Module version 1.3 assessments were performed for the recruited patients with three raters evaluated the same recorded video for inter-rater reliability and evaluated the same performance one month later for intra-rater reliability. Construct validity was assessed correlating the PUL Module scores with the patients’ age, their forced vital capacity (N=25) and their Hammersmith motor scale scores (N=25) performed on the same day. ResultsThe intra-rater and inter-rater reliability (ICC 0.92 - 0.99), internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha 0.97 - 0.99) and known groups validity (AUC 0.97) of PUL module were excellent. PUL was negatively correlated with age (r = -0.912), and positively correlated with the forced vital capacity (r = 0.87) and the Hammersmith motor scale (r = 0.84). The findings confirm the high reliability and validity of PUL module, and its high clinical relevancy in monitoring the deteriorating upper limb motor performance that strongly correlated with the lung function and generalized motor performance as age increased in DMD. ConclusionThis first study of PUL module in Chinese patients with DMD confirmed that it is a reliable valid tool to monitor clinical progress and outcome for DMD.

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