Translation and adaption of short version of IQCODE into Hausa and its psychometric evaluation among outpatients older adults

Purpose This study aims at translating and adapting a common and widely used proxy rated cognitive screening tool – Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE) into Hausa language and also to evaluate the instrument’s psychometric properties. Design/methodology/approach IQCODE was translated and adapted using a qualitative process involving experts and the adapted version was then evaluated against a gold standard (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder V criteria for neurocognitive disorders) with older adults subjects (N = 100), while its reliability (internal consistency) was also evaluated. Descriptive statistics of mean and frequencies, and inferential statistic of receiver operating curve analysis and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient were used for data analysis at an alpha level set at 0.05. Findings The Hausa IQCODE has a sensitivity value of 73.3%, specificity value of 71.8% and optimal cut-off values of between 3.2 and 3.3. For his adapted instrument the area under the Curve (AUC) curve is 0.79 (95% CI: 0.663–0.919; std. err: 0.066; P = 0.000), and Cronbach’s alpha value of 0.819 was obtained indicating that the adapted instrument has good internal consistency. Research limitations/implications The adapted IQCODE is a valid and reliable proxy based cognitive screening tool for the older adult Hausa speakers in Maiduguri. However, clinician and researcher might want to consider different optimal cut-off points when using this tool to screen or to monitor cognitive changes among older adults. Originality/value This research paper translated and adapted Hausa IQCODE into Hausa language. And it gives information on the validity and reliability of the adapted tool alongside with new optimal cut-off for cognitive screening by proxy among older adult patients in Nigeria.

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Reliability and validity of the functioning assessment short test for older adults with bipolar disorder (FAST-O)

International Journal of Bipolar Disorders ◽

10.1186/s40345-020-00193-2 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Melis Orhan ◽

Nicole Korten ◽

Ralph Kupka ◽

Patricia van Oppen ◽

Max Stek ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Bipolar Disorder ◽

Internal Structure ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Concurrent Validity ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Occupational Functioning ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Short Test ◽

Functioning Assessment

Abstract Background Many frequently used instruments fail to assess psychosocial functioning in patients with bipolar disorder. The Functioning Assessment Short Test (FAST) was developed in order to tackle this problem and to assess the main functioning problems experienced by patients with bipolar disorder. However, the original FAST is not fully applicable in older adults due to the domain of occupational functioning. The aim of our study was to validate an adapted version for Older adults (FAST-O) in a group of older adults with bipolar disorder (OABD). Methods 88 patients aged 50 years and over diagnosed with bipolar disorder were included. We adapted the items in the area of “work-related functioning” of the FAST into items assessing “societal functioning”. Several measurements were conducted in order to analyse the psychometric qualities of the FAST-O (confirmatory factor analysis for internal structure, Cronbach’s alpha for internal consistency, Spearman’s rho for concurrent validity, Mann–Whitney U test for discriminant validity). Results Mean age in the study sample was 65.3 (SD = 7.5) and 57.3% was female. The internal structure was most similar to the internal structure of the original FAST. The internal consistency was excellent (Cronbach’s alpha = .93). The concurrent validity when correlated with the Social and Occupational Functioning Assessment Scale was low, but significant. The FAST-O was also able to distinguish between euthymic and symptomatic OABD patients. Conclusions The FAST-O has strong psychometric qualities. Based on our results, we can conclude that the FAST-O is a short, efficient solution in order to replace global rating scales or extensive test batteries in order to assess daily functioning of older psychiatric patients in a valid and reliable manner.

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542 - Development and validation of the narcissistic personality screening questionnaire (NPSQ) among Thai older adults

International Psychogeriatrics ◽

10.1017/s1041610221002374 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 33 (S1) ◽

pp. 84-85

Author(s):

Pitchapat Chinnarasri ◽

Tinakon Wongpakaran ◽

Nahathai Wongpakaran

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Personality Disorder ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Content Validity ◽

Rasch Analysis ◽

Screening Tool ◽

Narcissistic Personality Disorder ◽

Screening Questionnaire ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Narcissistic Personality

BackgroundA screening tool for narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) in older adults is lacking.ObjectiveThe study aimed to develop a screening tool for detecting symptoms of the NPD and to validate its psychometric properties in older adults.MethodsThis Narcissistic Personality Screening Questionnaire (NPSQ) was developed by constructing items based on DSM-5 criteria of the narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). A literature review regarding the signs and symptoms of NPD was conducted. Interview with NPD patients, the patients’ key informants, and a focus group discussion among psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses and psychiatry residents who have experience in working with patients with NPD were performed. After the items were created, the content validity index (CVI) by 1 psychologist and 1 psychiatrist was analyzed. A field trial was conducted among older adult patients visiting the psychiatry and the cardiology departments at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai hospital between March and April 2021. The internal consistency using Cronbach alpha was analyzed.Item hierarchy, item difficulty, and item fit was also calculated usingRasch analysis. Qualitative information was analyzed regarding language use and time to complete the test.ResultsOriginally, a total of 80 NPSQ items with 4-Likert scales i.e., strongly agree, moderately agree, slightly agree, and disagree were generated. The CVI was 0.75-1 for item-CVI and 0.89 for scale-CVI. The NPSQ was examined among 30 Thai older adults with a mean age of 70.76 ± 6.23 years. The percent of missing items of all 80 items ranged from 2.9% to 8.9%. Cronbach’s alpha for the 80-item NPSQ wasTo determine the correlation of hippocampal volume with Mini-Mental State Examination 0.96. Rasch analysis identified 37 misfitting with a mean square > 1.50, therefore 43 items remained. Person-item map showed a good target between items and sample, even though some items may be redundant. Cronbach’s alpha for the 43-item NPSQ was 0.96. Some participants were confused about who the questions referred to, which were then revised before including it in the final draft version. Only one participant did not complete the questionnaire.ConclusionThe 43 item NPSQ shows good content validity and an excellent internal consistency among older adults. A study with a larger sample size is warranted.

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Psychometrics of Persian Version of the Ageism Survey Among an Iranian Older Adult Population During COVID-19 Pandemic

Frontiers in Public Health ◽

10.3389/fpubh.2021.683291 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

Author(s):

Hamid Sharif Nia ◽

Long She ◽

Ratneswary Rasiah ◽

Fatemeh Khoshnavay Fomani ◽

Omolhoda Kaveh ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Older Adult ◽

Adult Population ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Persian Version ◽

Older Adult Population

Background: Studies have revealed an increase in discrimination, neglect, and abuse among the older adult population during this period. This study assessed the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the ageism survey instrument tested on a sample of the Iranian older adult population during coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. An important move in counteracting ageism is to classify the ageism scale comprehensively by employing adequate psychometrics.Methods: The Persian version of the ageism scale was developed using a two-step procedure. The first step involved translating and revising the original scale to develop a Persian version of the ageism scale. The second step involved assessing the psychometric features of the newly adapted scale using construct validity through exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and thereafter assessing the reliability through the average inter-item correlation (AIC), Cronbach's alpha. The sample consisted of 400 older adults (age 65 and older), who were recruited through online data collection, with samples for EFA and CFA randomly selected from the total samples.Results: The Persian version of the ageism survey has three factors: age-related deprivation with five items, dignity with three items, and employment with three items; all of which explained 57.02% of the total variance. The outcome of the EFA was verified by the CFA, with internal consistency reliability being excellent (Cronbach's alpha was 0.725, 0.698, and 0.708 for the three factors).Conclusion: This study specifically offers a restructured three factors Persian version of the ageism survey for Iranian older adults with acceptable construct validity and reliability.

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A Greek Validation Study of the Multiple Sclerosis Work Difficulties Questionnaire-23

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare9070897 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (7) ◽

pp. 897

Author(s):

Christos Bakirtzis ◽

Artemios Artemiadis ◽

Elli Nteli ◽

Marina Kleopatra Boziki ◽

Maria-Valeria Karakasi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Goodness Of Fit ◽

Self Report ◽

Full Time ◽

Cognitive Screening ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Patient Reported

The Multiple Sclerosis Work Difficulties Questionnaire-23 (MSWDQ-23) is a self-report instrument developed to assess barriers faced by People with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) in the workplace. The aim of this study was to explore the psychometric properties of the Greek version of the MSWDQ-23. The study sample consisted of 196 PwMS, all currently working in part- or full-time jobs. Participants underwent clinical examination and cognitive screening with the Brief International Cognitive Assessment for Multiple Sclerosis (BICAMS) and completed self-report measures of fatigue, psychological functioning, and quality of life, along with the MSWDQ-23 questionnaire. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was performed, and goodness-of-fit measures were used to evaluate construct validity. Convergent validity was checked by correlating MSWDQ-23 scores with study measures. Cronbach’s alpha value was produced to assess internal consistency. CFA yielded a model with a fair fit confirming the three-factor structure of the instrument. Higher work difficulties were associated with higher Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) scores, poorer cognitive function, more fatigue, stress, anxiety, and depression, and poorer health status, supporting the convergent validity of MSWDQ-23. Internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.94) and test–retest reliability (ICC = 0.996, 95%, CI = 0.990–0.998) were excellent. The Greek MSWDQ-23 can be considered a valid patient-reported outcome measure and can be used in interventions aiming to improve the vocational status of PwMS.

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Validation of perceived physical fatigability using the simplified-Chinese version of the Pittsburgh Fatigability Scale

BMC Geriatrics ◽

10.1186/s12877-021-02275-x ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Yixin Hu ◽

Hangming Zhang ◽

Weihao Xu ◽

Ming Zhao ◽

Juan Liu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Daily Living ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Chinese Version ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Simplified Chinese

Abstract Background The Pittsburgh Fatigability Scale (PFS) was developed to capture fatigue and demand in a single tool, filling a gap that no validated questionnaire existed to measure perceived fatigability. Since fatigability is a more sensitive measure of a person’s susceptibility to fatigue, we validated the simplified-Chinese version of the PFS among Chinese community-dwelling older adults. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in an urban community in Beijing between November 2018 and July 2019. The PFS was translated into simplified-Chinese by the translation, retro-translation method. Internal consistency of the Physical subscale of the PFS was evaluated by Cronbach’s alpha. Convergent validity and discriminant validity were evaluated against physical performance measures (i.e., Short Physical Performance Battery & Timed Up and Go Test) and daily living performance (i.e., Barthel Index & Instrumental activity of daily living). Results Our study included 457 participants, including 182 men (39.8%) and 275 women (60.2%). The age range of the included participants was 61–96 years (mean = 84.8 years, SD = 5.8 years). The simplified-Chinese version of PFS Physical scores showed strong internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.81). Higher PFS Physical scores were associated with worse physical performance, and daily living performance (|correlation coefficient| range: 0.36–0.56, p < .001). Age- and sex-adjusted PFS Physical scores had moderate to good overall discrimination for correctly classifying people by their physical performance and daily living performance (AUCs range 0.70–0.87, p < .001). Conclusions The PFS simplified-Chinese version is a valid instrument to assess perceived physical fatigability in Chinese-speaking older adults with good convergent validity. Thus, the PFS, with low cost and greater feasibility, is a desired tool to measure fatigability in large population studies.

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Validation of Perceived Physical Fatigability Using the Simplified-Chinese Version of the Pittsburgh Fatigability Scale

10.21203/rs.3.rs-135784/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Yixin Hu ◽

Hangming Zhang ◽

Weihao Xu ◽

Ming Zhao ◽

Juan Liu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Physical Performance ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Daily Living ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Chinese Version ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Simplified Chinese

Abstract Background: The Pittsburgh Fatigability Scale (PFS) was developed to capture fatigue and demand in a single tool, filling a gap that no validated questionnaire existed to measure perceived fatigability. Since fatigability is a more sensitive measure of a person’s susceptibility to fatigue, we validated the simplified-Chinese version of the PFS among Chinese community-dwelling older adults.Methods: The PFS was translated into the simplified-Chinese by the translation, retro-translation method. Internal consistency of the Physical subscale of the PFS was evaluated by Cronbach’s alpha. Convergent validity and discriminant validity were evaluated against physical performance measures (i.e., Short Physical Performance Battery & Timed Up and Go Test) and daily living performance (i.e., Barthel Index & Instrumental activity of daily living).Results: The simplified-Chinese version of PFS Physical scores showed strong internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha=0.81). Higher PFS Physical scores were associated with worse physical performance, and daily living performance (|correlation coefficient| range: 0.36-0.56, p<.001). Age- and sex-adjusted PFS Physical scores had moderate to good overall discrimination for correctly classifying people by their physical performance and daily living performance (AUCs range 0.70-0.87, p<.001)Conclusions: The PFS simplified-Chinese version is a valid instrument to assess perceived physical fatigability in Chinese-speaking older adults with good convergent validity. Thus, the PFS, with low cost and greater feasibility, is a desired tool to measure fatigability in large population studies.

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Validity and Reliability of the Multidimensional Dyspnoea Profile in Older Adults

ERJ Open Research ◽

10.1183/23120541.00606-2020 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 00606-2020

Author(s):

Eralda Hegendörfer ◽

Alexander Doukhopelnikoff ◽

Jean-Marie Degryse

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Principal Components Analysis ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Principal Components ◽

Concurrent Validity ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Before And After ◽

Components Analysis

Breathlessness is a common and distressing symptom in older adults and an independent predictor of adverse outcomes. Yet, its multidimensional assessment has not been validated in older adults. We apply and validate the Multidimensional Dyspnoea Profile (MDP) in a sample of adults 75 years and older in Belgium.Breathlessness was rated with the MDP, modified Borg dyspnoea scale, numerical rating scale for intensity and unpleasantness both before and after exertion (the short battery of physical performance tests (SPPB)), as well as with the Medical Research Council dyspnoea scale. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) assessed the affective status. Factor structure was analysed with exploratory principal components analysis, internal consistency with Cronbach's alpha and concurrent validity with Spearman's correlation coefficients with other breathlessness scales, HADS and SPPB scores.In 96 participants (mean age: 85 years; 34% men) who rated breathlessness at both assessment points, exploratory principal components analysis identified two components: immediate perception (IP) and emotional reaction (ER) explaining most of MDP item variance (65.37% before and 71.32% after exertion). Internal consistency was moderate to high for MDP-IP (Cronbach's alpha=0.86 before and 0.89 after exertion) and MDP-ER (Cronbach's alpha= 0.89 before and 0.91 after exertion). The correlation patterns of MDP-IP and MDP-ER with other tests confirmed concurrent validity.The domain structure, reliability and concurrent validity of MDP for breathlessness before and after exertion were confirmed in a sample of adults 75 years and older, supporting its use and further research for the multidimensional profiling of breathlessness in older adults.

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The development of a contextually appropriate measure of psychological distress in Sierra Leone

BMC Psychology ◽

10.1186/s40359-021-00610-w ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Rebecca Horn ◽

Kanykey Jailobaeva ◽

Stella Arakelyan ◽

Alastair Ager

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Psychological Distress ◽

Sierra Leone ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Distress Scale

Abstract Background Studies of psychological distress in Sierra Leone have typically used measures which were developed for use in other contexts, and which often have not been adapted or validated for use in Sierra Leone. This has resulted in a lack of reliable information about the patterns of psychological distress within the population, which is a barrier to the development of effective and appropriate mental health services. The aim of the study was to develop a locally-appropriate measure of psychological distress for Sierra Leone. Methods The new measure consists of two instruments: the Sierra Leone Psychological Distress Scale (SLPDS) and a gendered measure of ability to carry out daily tasks—a Function scale—as an indication of the severity of distress. A three-phase mixed methods exploratory sequential study was conducted. Phase 1 was item generation and testing, leading to the development of a set of potential items for both instruments. Phase 2 was a small pilot study (N = 202) leading to the selection of the final set of items for both measures. Phase 3 was a validation phase where the SLPDS and the Function scale were administered with a larger sample of 904 respondents. Item analysis was used to assess the internal consistency of the scales, and Exploratory Factor Analysis to explore the properties of the SLPDS. Results Exploratory factor analysis using the principal axis factoring with an oblique rotation identified a three-factor structure for the 18-item SLPDS. Internal consistency for the SLPDS (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.89) and three subscales was good (Cronbach’s alpha > 0.73). The internal reliability of the male and female versions of the Function scale was also found to be acceptable (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.90 for the female scale and 0.79 for the male scale). Conclusions Together the SLPD and Function scales provide a locally-validated tool which will enable government bodies and local and international non-governmental organisations in Sierra Leone to assess mental health and psychosocial needs. This will support both effective service provision and the evaluation of initiatives designed to improve mental health and psychosocial wellbeing.

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Polish Adaptation of the Italian Spine Youth Quality of Life Questionnaire

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm10102081 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (10) ◽

pp. 2081

Author(s):

Edyta Kinel ◽

Krzysztof Korbel ◽

Piotr Janusz ◽

Mateusz Kozinoga ◽

Dariusz Czaprowski ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Spinal Deformity ◽

Cultural Adaptation ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Alpha Coefficient ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽

Cronbach's Alpha

The study aimed to carry on the process of the cultural adaptation of the Italian Spine Youth Quality of Life Questionnaire (ISYQOL) into Polish (ISYQOL-PL). The a priori hypothesis was: the ISYQOL-PL questionnaire is reliable and appropriate for adolescents with a spinal deformity. Fifty-six adolescents (mean age 13.8 ± 1.9) with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) with a mean Cobb angle 29.1 (±9.7) and two with Scheuermann juvenile kyphosis (SJK) with a kyphosis angle 67.5 (±17.7) degrees were enrolled. All patients had been wearing a corrective TLSO brace for an average duration of 2.3 (±1.8) years. The Institutional Review Board approved the study. The cross-cultural adaptation of the ISYQOL-PL was performed following the guidelines set up by the International Quality of Life Assessment Project. The reliability was assessed using internal consistency (the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient) and test–retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient ICC2.1, CI = 95%); moreover, floor and ceiling effects were calculated. The internal consistency was satisfactory (Cronbach’s alpha coefficient 0.8). The test–retest revealed high reliability with the value of ICC2.1 for the entire group 0.90, CI (0.84 to 0.94). There was neither floor nor ceiling effect for the ISYQOL-PL overall score. The ISYQOL-PL is reliable and can be used in adolescents with spinal deformity.

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Preliminary stages of cross-cultural adaptation of the Brazilian Portuguese version of McMaster Family Assessment Device

Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria ◽

10.1590/0047-2085000000125 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 65 (3) ◽

pp. 201-208 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Eliane Traebert ◽

Karoliny dos Santos ◽

Luciana Müller Carvalho ◽

Jane da Silva ◽

Jefferson Traebert

Keyword(s):

Internal Consistency ◽

Cultural Adaptation ◽

Brazilian Portuguese ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Family Assessment ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Family Assessment Device ◽

Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

General Functioning

ABSTRACT Objective To carry out the preliminary stages of the cross-cultural adaptation of the Family Assessment Device (FAD) to Brazilian Portuguese language and examine its reliability. Methods The translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the FAD were developed according to the methods internationally recommended. The resulting product was applied to 80 individuals who completed the questionnaire on two different occasions, seven days apart. Internal consistency was obtained through Cronbach’s alpha, and reliability was estimated by using the Bland and Altman method. Results The internal consistency obtained was very good (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.910). The mean differences of FAD dimensions found in the Bland and Altman test were the following: -0.21 (Problem Solving); -0.32 (Communication); -0.17 (Roles); 0.2 (Affective Responsiveness); -0.27 (Affective Involvement); -0.08 (Behavior Control); -0.02 (General Functioning). Conclusion The processes of translation and cross-cultural adaptation were successful. Assessment of the structural validity and external construct validity is recommended for the improvement of the Brazilian version.

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