The content validity of the Behavioural Appraisal Scales in people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities: A Delphi study

Childhood is a critical period in the development and consolidation of healthy habits, such as the practice of physical activity (PA). It is essential to have valid instruments to measure PA from an early age. The aim of this study was to design and evaluate the content validity of the Physical Activity Questionnaire-Young Children (PAQ-YC) to measure the PA level in children aged 5–7 years. The first version of the questionnaire was tested by a 2-round Delphi study. It was established as a consensus criterion that the relative interquartile range (RIR) and/or the coefficient of variation (CV) were ≤20%. The most significant discrepancies in the Delphi survey (n = 11–13) were observed for items about hours of Physical Education or similar activities at school (item 7: RIR = 20, CV = 38.73) and for items about participation in Physical Education (item 8: RIR = 25, CV = 15.45). The cognitive interviews (n = 5) confirmed the version agreed by the experts. The results show that the PAQ-YC presents adequate content validity in terms of relevance, comprehensiveness and comprehensibility.

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Development of an instrument for measuring adolescent health compromising behaviours among rural students: a Delphi study

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20205686 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 154

Author(s):

Kasturi Mandal ◽

Pankaj K. Mandal

Keyword(s):

Adolescent Health ◽

Content Validity ◽

Delphi Study ◽

Rural Students ◽

Nominal Data ◽

Extensive Experience ◽

Behavioral Determinants ◽

Adolescent Students ◽

Unhealthy Eating ◽

Delphi Procedure

Background: There is an increasing trend of health compromising behaviors in adolescents worldwide. As behavioral determinants are extremely culture specific, person specific and as such least instruments have been developed in West Bengal. The aim of this study was to develop a specific instrument with strong content validity for measuring adolescent health compromising behavior of adolescent students of rural area.Methods: Face and content validity were evaluated in three round Delphi procedure by a panel of 15 experts who had extensive experience and knowledge of adolescent health compromising behavior. To ensure good cultural fit of the instrument with the rural context, modified Delphi procedure conducted among five stakeholders: medical and nursing, psychologist, sociologist, education experts, and parents. Reliability testing done among 100 students through test retest method with one-week interval.Results: A 85 questions-based instrument was developed reflecting 5 areas of health compromising behaviors; physical inactivity, sedentary behavior, unhealthy eating, poor dental hygiene, tobacco use and their multi-dimensional correlates. After round 3 Delphi, the final instrument had overall S–CVI/Ave of 99.05% and found to be reliable as evident by Pearson product moment correlation coefficient (r) for the scoring questions ranged from 0.72 to 0.84 and Cohen’s kappa coefficient (k) for nominal data, ranged from 0.8-1.Conclusions: The instrument has similarities as well as differences compared with instruments of Western origin. The instrument was valid and reliable and can be applied in both research and practice for measuring adolescent health compromising behaviors.

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COSMIN methodology for evaluating the content validity of patient-reported outcome measures: a Delphi study

Quality of Life Research ◽

10.1007/s11136-018-1829-0 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 27 (5) ◽

pp. 1159-1170 ◽

Cited By ~ 207

Author(s):

C. B. Terwee ◽

C. A. C. Prinsen ◽

A. Chiarotto ◽

M. J. Westerman ◽

D. L. Patrick ◽

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Keyword(s):

Outcome Measures ◽

Content Validity ◽

Delphi Study ◽

Patient Reported Outcome Measures ◽

Patient Reported Outcome ◽

Patient Reported

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Development of a Comprehensive Food Literacy Measurement Tool Integrating the Food System and Sustainability

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu12113300 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (11) ◽

pp. 3300

Author(s):

Dahyun Park ◽

Yoo Kyoung Park ◽

Clara Yongjoo Park ◽

Mi-Kyung Choi ◽

Min-Jeong Shin

Keyword(s):

Focus Group ◽

Conceptual Framework ◽

Content Validity ◽

Delphi Study ◽

Food System ◽

Criterion Validity ◽

Measurement Tool ◽

Two Dimensional ◽

Food Literacy ◽

Literacy Scores

The concept of food literacy is evolving and expanding, increasing the need for a comprehensive measurement tool for food literacy. This study aimed to develop a validated food literacy questionnaire based on an expanded conceptual framework for food literacy. A literature review of existing frameworks and questionnaires for food literacy and focus group interviews (n = 12) were conducted to develop a conceptual framework and candidate questions. A Delphi study (n = 15) and pilot survey (n = 10) to test the preliminary questionnaire’s content and face validity were conducted, which were followed by the main survey (n = 200). Construct validity and reliability were assessed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and Cronbach’s alpha, respectively. Criterion validity was assessed by comparing food literacy scores with food knowledge scores (FN-score) and nutrient quotient scores (NQ-score). By integrating and revising the six existing conceptual frameworks and focus group interview results, we proposed a two-dimensional conceptual framework comprising a literacy dimension and a food system dimension. After reviewing 560 items and categorizing them into 18 domains (3 in the literacy dimension × 6 in the food system dimension), 32 questions were selected. As a result of the Delphi study, two items were deleted, and content validity was confirmed for the remaining 30 items (content validity ratio (CVR) = 0.92). Ten items were revised during the face validation process, and five items were excluded as a result of the EFA. The final food literacy questionnaire comprised 25 questions related to five factors: production, selection, preparation and cooking, intake, and disposal. Food literacy scores were positively associated with FN- and NQ-scores, confirming the reliability and criterion validity of the final questionnaire. The two-dimensional food literacy conceptual framework developed in this study systematically encompasses complex food literacy concepts by adding a food systems dimension (production, selection, preparation and cooking, intake, and disposal domain) to the existing literacy dimension (functional, interactive, and critical literacy domain). Based on this integrated conceptual framework, a 25-item food literacy questionnaire was developed and validated for practical use.

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iCan-Play: A Content Validity and Clinical Utility Study of a Play Assessment for Children With Severe Multiple Disabilities

American Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.5014/ajot.2021.75s2-rp72 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽

pp. 7512500072p1

Author(s):

Stephanie Hui ◽

Katherine Dimitropoulou

Keyword(s):

Content Validity ◽

Clinical Utility ◽

Multiple Disabilities ◽

Play Assessment

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Operationalizing quality of life for people with profound multiple disabilities: a Delphi study

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research ◽

10.1111/j.1365-2788.2006.00882.x ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 51 (5) ◽

pp. 334-349 ◽

Cited By ~ 39

Author(s):

K. Petry ◽

B. Maes ◽

C. Vlaskamp

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Delphi Study ◽

Multiple Disabilities ◽

Profound Multiple Disabilities

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AO Spine Adult Spinal Deformity Patient Profile: A Paradigm Shift in Comprehensive Patient Evaluation in Order to Optimize Treatment and Improve Patient Care

Global Spine Journal ◽

10.1177/21925682211037935 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 219256822110379

Author(s):

J Naresh-Babu ◽

Kenny Yat Hong Kwan ◽

Yabin Wu ◽

Caglar Yilgor ◽

Ahmet Alanay ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Spinal Deformity ◽

Content Validity ◽

Delphi Study ◽

Adult Spinal Deformity ◽

Improve Patient Care ◽

Measuring Instruments ◽

Radiographic Findings ◽

Scoliosis Research Society ◽

Patient Profile ◽

Modified Delphi

Study Design: Modified Delphi study. Objective: Adult spinal deformity (ASD) is an increasingly recognized condition, comprising a spectrum of pathologies considerably impacting patients’ health and functional status. Patients present with a combination of pain, disability, comorbidities and radiological deformity. The study aims to propose a systematic approach of gathering information on the factors that drive decision-making by developing a patient profile. Methods: The present study comprises of 3 parts. Part 1: Development of prototype of patient profile: The data from the Core Outcome Study on SCOlisis (COSSCO) by Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) was categorized into a conceptual framework. Part 2: Modified Delphi study: Items reaching >70% agreement were included in a 4 round iterative process with 51 panellists across the globe. Part 3: Pilot testing—feasibility: Content validity and usability were evaluated quantitatively. Results: The profile consisted of 4 domains. 1. General health with demographics and comorbidities, 2.Spine-specific health with spine related health and neurological status, 3. Imaging with radiographic and MRI parameters and 4. Deformity type. Each domain consisted of 1 or 2 components with various factors and their measuring instruments. Profile was found to have an excellent content validity (I-CVIr 0.78-1.00; Ave-CVI 0.92) appropriateness, relevance and usefulness. Conclusions: The present study, is first to provide a universally applicable multimodal ASD patient profile to methodically describe patients. Physicians are encouraged to assess ASD patients holistically using this profile and not just based on radiographic findings.

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Towards Consensus on Clinical Assessment of Embouchure in Brass Players: A Delphi Study

Medical Problems of Performing Artists ◽

10.21091/mppa.2019.1003 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 34 (1) ◽

pp. 6-13

Author(s):

Kees H Woldendorp ◽

Elise Ploos van Amstel ◽

Hans Boschma ◽

Anne M Boonstra ◽

Hans J Arendzen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Study Design ◽

Clinical Assessment ◽

Content Validity ◽

Delphi Study ◽

Delphi Technique ◽

Assessment Instrument ◽

Delphi Round ◽

Study Results ◽

Brass Players ◽

International Experts

AIMS: The objective of this study was to determine the content validity of an assessment instrument for embouchure (the “CODE of Embouchure”) which covers the main aspects of the construct of embouchure in brass players. METHODS: The study design followed the Delphi technique. A select panel of 35 international experts gave their opinion via a three-round digital Delphi survey as to whether the instrument as a whole, and its items, adequately measure the construct of embouchure. Criteria for consensus and whether items should go through to the next Delphi round were pre-determined. Data were independently analyzed by two researchers. The CREDES guidelines were used for conducting and reporting of the study. RESULTS: Consensus was reached over 64% and 73% of the closed questions in the first and third rounds, respectively. A second round was necessary to resolve intra- and inter-expert contradicting information. Finally, 5 items were added to the instrument, 3 items were removed, and 23 items were adjusted. Consensus was reached in 63 items (98%). The final multi-item assessment instrument consists of 4 domains and 64 items. CONCLUSIONS: Content validity of most aspects of the “CODE of embouchure” instrument was established.

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