Reliability and Validity of the Sit-to-Stand as a Muscular Power Measure in Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 455-466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer J. Sherwood ◽  
Cathy Inouye ◽  
Shannon L. Webb ◽  
Jenny O
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The study aims were to analyze the reliability and validity of the GymAware™ linear position transducer’s velocity and power measures during the sit-to-stand, compared with the Dartfish 2D videography analysis, and to assess the relationship of age and handgrip strength with velocity and power in 48 older men and women (77.6 ± 11.1 years). The results showed excellent agreement between GymAware- and Dartfish-derived sit-to-stand velocity (intraclass correlation coefficient2-1 = .94 and power intraclass correlation coefficient2-1 = .98) measures. A moderate and negative relationship was found between age and velocity (r = −.62; p < .001) and age and power (r = −.63; p < .001). A moderate and positive relationship was found between handgrip strength and velocity (r = .43; p = .002) and handgrip strength and power (r = .54; p < .001). The results show the GymAware velocity and power measures during the sit-to-stand in older adults to be reliable and valid.

scholarly journals The maternal interactive style in shared reading: Building a categorical evaluation system

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chrystian da Rosa KROEFF ◽  
Nicole Pandolfo SILVEIRA ◽  
Ana Paula KAFER ◽  
Denise Ruschel BANDEIRA
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Excellent Agreement ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Shared Reading ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract The way of the mother’s interaction with her child is called maternal interactive style. It has been studied in the context of shared reading. This study aimed to formulate a system of evaluation of the interactive style in shared reading through behavior categories. Categories were constructed from previous studies, and then empirically tested. Fifty-two dyads participated. The average age of the mothers was 35.70 (±6.13) years; the children’s ages varied from 22 to 76 months (Mean = 48.59; Standard Deviation = 17.88). The dyads were filmed in a shared reading interaction. The videos were then analyzed. Agreement analyses (intraclass correlation coefficient) were made between observers in order to test the categories. Most of the categories presented good or excellent agreement, indicating that they were well constructed and properly described. We believe that the system may be useful in future studies investigating the relationship of the maternal interactive style in shared reading with other variables involved.

Reliability and Validity of the Thai Version of the Carolinas Comfort Scale

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (11) ◽  
pp. 1784-1787
Keyword(s):  
Inguinal Hernia ◽  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Inguinal Hernia Repair ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Objective: To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Thai version of the Carolinas Comfort Scale (CCS) to measure health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in post-hernia repaired patients. Materials and Methods: Three hundred twenty-eight patients that underwent the inguinal hernia repair procedure in Vajira Hospital were recruited in the present study. The Thai version of CCS (TCCS) was performed entirely by the patient, and the test-retest reliability was conducted at a 2-week interval. Results: The TCCS’s internal consistency reliability was excellent (Cronbach’s alpha 0.89). The inter-rater reliability was found to agree with the intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.90. The test-retest reliability over two weeks was high, with an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.92. Conclusion: The Thai version of CCS was found to have adequate reliability and validity and could be used to measure HRQoL in Thai patients that undergo inguinal hernia repair. Keywords: Reliability; Validity; Carolinas Comfort Scale; Thai version

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN FREKUENSI HIDROTERAPI (POLL THERAPY) DENGAN TINGKAT KEKUATAN OTOT PADA PENDERITA LOW BACK PAIN (LBP) DI UMBUL TLATAR BOYOLALI

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (01) ◽  
pp. 104
Author(s):  
Sutanta Sutanta ◽  
Habid HUBUNGAN FREKUENSI HIDROTERAPI (PO Al Hasbi ◽  
Dwi Riyani
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
P Value ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sample Number ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRAKLatar Belakang: Low back pain (LBP) dapat menyebabkan pembatasan activity faily living beraktifitas. Terapi pada penderita LBP salah satunya adalah  latihan fisik di air yaitu berenang. Berenang akan memperkuat otot-otot sekitar tulang belakang, mengurangi tekanan dari tulang dan struktur statis lainnya di punggung. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan frekuensi berenang dengan tingkat nyeri pada penderita LBP. Metode: Metode penelitian survai analitik, pendekatan studi retrospektif.  Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh penderita LBP yang berenang di kolam renang Umbul Tlatar Boyolali sejumlah 41 responden. Teknik sampling penelitian menggunakan accidental sampling. Jumlah sampel 34 responden. Analisis data univariate dan bivariat menggunakan sperman rho. Hasil: Frekuensi berenang pada penderita LBP rutin dan tidak rutin masing-masing sebanyak 17 responden (50%). Mayoritas tingkat nyeri dalam kategori nyeri berat yaitu 12 responden (35,3%). Ada hubungan frekuensi berenang dengan tingkat nyeri pada penderita LBP diperoleh nilai p-value 0,0001<0,05. Correlation Coefficient -0,610 yaitu kekuatan hubungan sedang dengan arah hubungan negatif. Simpulan:  Ada hubungan frekuensi berenang dengan tingkat nyeri pada penderita LBP kekuatan hubungan sedang dengan arah hubungan negatif. Hasil penelitian diharapkan menjadikan masukan untuk melakukan terapi berenang dalam mengurangi nyeri penderita LBP.Kata Kunci : Frekuensi berenang, tingkat nyeri, low back pain (LBP).THE RELATIONSHIP OF SWIMMING FREQUENCY WITH PAIN LEVELS IN LOW BACK PAIN PATIENTS IN UMBUL TLATAR BOYOLALIABSTRACTBackground: Low back pain (LBP) may cause activity faily living restrictions. Therapy in low back pain (LBP) is one of them is physical exercise in the water, namely swimming. Swimming will strengthen the muscles around the spine, reducing pressure from the bones and other static structures in the back. This study aims to find out the relationship of swimming frequency with pain levels in low back pain (LBP) sufferers. Method : Analytical survey research method, retrospective study approach.  The study population was all sufferers of low back pain (LBP) who swam in the pool Umbul Tlatar Boyolali a total of 41 respondents. Research sampling techniques use accidental sampling. Sample number of 34 respondents. Analysis of univariate and bivariate data using sperman rho. Result: Swimming frequency in patients with regular and unre routine Low back pain (LBP) of 17 respondents (50%). The majority of low back pain (LBP) patients in the category of severe pain were 12 respondents (35.3%). There is a relationship of swimming frequency with pain levels in low back pain (LBP) patients obtained a p-value value of 0.0001<0.05. Correlation Coefficient -0.610 i.e. the strength of moderate relationship with negative relationship direction. Conclusion : There is a relationship of swimming frequency with pain levels in low back pain (LBP) sufferers of moderate strength relationship with negative relationship direction. The results of the study are expected to make input to do swimming therapy in reducing low back pain (LBP).Keywords : Swimming frequency, pain level, low back pain (LBP).

scholarly journals The reliability and validity of goniometric elbow measurements in adults: A systematic review of the literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 274-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne F van Rijn ◽  
Elisa L Zwerus ◽  
Koen LM Koenraadt ◽  
Wilco CH Jacobs ◽  
Michel PJ van den Bekerom ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Literature Search ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Diagnostic Reliability ◽  
Measuring Tool ◽  
Simple Measuring

Background The universal goniometer is a simple measuring tool. With this review we aimed to investigate the reliability and validity of the universal goniometer in measurements of the adults' elbow. Methods Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines were followed and our study protocol was published online at PROSPERO. A literature search was conducted on relevant studies. Methodological quality was assessed using the Quality Appraisal of Diagnostic Reliability (QAREL) scoring system. Results Out of 697 studies yielded from our literature search, 12 were included. Six studies were rated as high quality. The intrarater reliability intraclass correlation coefficient ranged from 0.45 to 0.99, the interrater reliability ranged from intraclass correlation coefficient 0.53–0.97. One study providing instructions on goniometric alignment did not find a difference in expert versus non-expert examiners. Another study in which examiners were not instructed found a higher interrater reliability in expert examiners. One study investigating the validity of the goniometer in elbow measurements found a maximum standard error of the mean of 11.5° for total range of motion. Discussion Overall, the studies showed high intra- and interrater reliability of the universal goniometer. The reliability of the universal goniometer in non-expert examiners can be increased by clear instructions on goniometric alignment.

Development and Validation of a Questionnaire to Measure Attitude change in Health Professionals after Completion of an Aboriginal Health and Cultural Safety Training Programme

2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (01) ◽  
pp. 24-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Courtney Ryder ◽  
Tamara Mackean ◽  
Shahid Ullah ◽  
Heather Burton ◽  
Heather Halls ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Professional ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Attitude Change ◽  
Focal Point ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Weighted Kappa ◽  
Aboriginal Health ◽  
Cultural Safety

Socially accountable health curricula, designed to decrease Aboriginal health inequities through the transformation of health professional students into culturally safe practitioners, has become a focal point for health professional programmes. Despite this inclusion in health curricula there remains the question of how to best assess students in this area in relation to the concept, of cultural safety and transformative unlearning, to facilitate attitudinal change. To address this question, this study developed a research questionnaire to measure thematic areas of transformative unlearning, cultural safety and critical thinking in Aboriginal Health for application on undergraduate and postgraduate students and faculty staff. The Likert-scale questionnaire was developed and validated through face and content validity. Test–retest methodology was utilised to determine stability and reliability of the questionnaire with 40 participants. The extent of agreement and reliability were determined through weighted kappa and intraclass correlation coefficient. Exploratory factor analysis was calculated to determine construct validity for questionnaire items. For the overall population subset the tool met good standards of reliability and validity, with 11 of the 15 items reaching moderate agreement (κ &gt; 0.6) and an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.72, suggesting substantial agreement. Cronbach's alpha was calculated above 0.7 for the thematic areas. The majority of items provided high factor loadings, low loading items will be reviewed to strengthen the tool, where validations of the revised tool with a larger cohort will allow future use to compare and determine effective teaching methodologies in Aboriginal health and cultural safety curricula.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Aspiration Status With Tongue and Handgrip Strength in Healthy Older Adults

2011 ◽  
Vol 66A (4) ◽  
pp. 452-458 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. G. Butler ◽  
A. Stuart ◽  
X. Leng ◽  
E. Wilhelm ◽  
C. Rees ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The Neurologic and Adaptive Capacity Score Is Not a Reliable Method of Newborn Evaluation

2001 ◽  
Vol 94 (6) ◽  
pp. 958-962 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen H. Halpern ◽  
Judith A. Littleford ◽  
Nicole J. Brockhurst ◽  
Paul J. Youngs ◽  
Nariman Malik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adaptive Capacity ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Obstetric Anesthesia ◽  
Measurement Scales ◽  
Health Measurement ◽  
Vertex Presentation ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background The Neurologic and Adaptive Capacity Score (NACS) is a multi-item scale that was published in 1982 to measure the effects of intrapartum drugs on the neonate. Although this scoring system has been widely used in obstetric anesthesia research, studies confirming its reliability have not been published. The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability of the NACS. Methods Two teams of observers were trained to perform the NACS on healthy, term neonates born in the vertex presentation. Two examinations were performed on each neonate within the first 2.5 h of life. Simultaneous (or "split-half") reliability was assessed using the alpha coefficient. Test-retest reliability was assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient. The test was considered to be reliable if a was greater than 0.7 and the intraclass correlation coefficient was greater than 0.6. Results Two hundred babies were studied. The a was 0.47 and the intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.38 (95% confidence interval, 0.24-0.52). Conclusions The NACS had poor reliability both on simultaneous testing and in the test-retest situation when used to evaluate term, healthy neonates. The authors suggest that other measures need to be developed to evaluate the effect of intrapartum drug administration in the neonate. Health measurement scales should undergo rigorous assessment for reliability and validity before they are used in clinical practice or for research purposes.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Knee-Extensor Strength and Rate of Torque Development to Sit-to-Stand Performance in Older Adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 229-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katie Crockett ◽  
Kimberly Ardell ◽  
Marlyn Hermanson ◽  
Andrea Penner ◽  
Joel Lanovaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Knee Extensor ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
Rate Of Torque Development ◽  
Knee Extensor Strength ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Torque Development

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN FREKUENSI HIDROTERAPI (POLL THERAPY) DENGAN TINGKAT KEKUATAN OTOT PADA PENDERITA STROKE DI UMBUL TLATAR BOYOLALI

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (01) ◽  
pp. 104
Author(s):  
Sutanta . ◽  
Habid Al Hasbi ◽  
Dwi Riyani
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
P Value ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sample Number ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRAKLatar Belakang: Low back pain (LBP) dapat menyebabkan pembatasan activity faily living beraktifitas. Terapi pada penderita LBP salah satunya adalah  latihan fisik di air yaitu berenang. Berenang akan memperkuat otot-otot sekitar tulang belakang, mengurangi tekanan dari tulang dan struktur statis lainnya di punggung. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan frekuensi berenang dengan tingkat nyeri pada penderita LBP. Metode: Metode penelitian survai analitik, pendekatan studi retrospektif.  Populasi penelitian adalah seluruh penderita LBP yang berenang di kolam renang Umbul Tlatar Boyolali sejumlah 41 responden. Teknik sampling penelitian menggunakan accidental sampling. Jumlah sampel 34 responden. Analisis data univariate dan bivariat menggunakan sperman rho. Hasil: Frekuensi berenang pada penderita LBP rutin dan tidak rutin masing-masing sebanyak 17 responden (50%). Mayoritas tingkat nyeri dalam kategori nyeri berat yaitu 12 responden (35,3%). Ada hubungan frekuensi berenang dengan tingkat nyeri pada penderita LBP diperoleh nilai p-value 0,0001<0,05. Correlation Coefficient -0,610 yaitu kekuatan hubungan sedang dengan arah hubungan negatif. Simpulan:  Ada hubungan frekuensi berenang dengan tingkat nyeri pada penderita LBP kekuatan hubungan sedang dengan arah hubungan negatif. Hasil penelitian diharapkan menjadikan masukan untuk melakukan terapi berenang dalam mengurangi nyeri penderita LBP.Kata Kunci : Frekuensi berenang, tingkat nyeri, low back pain (LBP).THE RELATIONSHIP OF SWIMMING FREQUENCY WITH PAIN LEVELS IN LOW BACK PAIN PATIENTS IN UMBUL TLATAR BOYOLALIABSTRACTBackground: Low back pain (LBP) may cause activity faily living restrictions. Therapy in low back pain (LBP) is one of them is physical exercise in the water, namely swimming. Swimming will strengthen the muscles around the spine, reducing pressure from the bones and other static structures in the back. This study aims to find out the relationship of swimming frequency with pain levels in low back pain (LBP) sufferers. Method : Analytical survey research method, retrospective study approach.  The study population was all sufferers of low back pain (LBP) who swam in the pool Umbul Tlatar Boyolali a total of 41 respondents. Research sampling techniques use accidental sampling. Sample number of 34 respondents. Analysis of univariate and bivariate data using sperman rho. Result: Swimming frequency in patients with regular and unre routine Low back pain (LBP) of 17 respondents (50%). The majority of low back pain (LBP) patients in the category of severe pain were 12 respondents (35.3%). There is a relationship of swimming frequency with pain levels in low back pain (LBP) patients obtained a p-value value of 0.0001<0.05. Correlation Coefficient -0.610 i.e. the strength of moderate relationship with negative relationship direction. Conclusion : There is a relationship of swimming frequency with pain levels in low back pain (LBP) sufferers of moderate strength relationship with negative relationship direction. The results of the study are expected to make input to do swimming therapy in reducing low back pain (LBP).Keywords : Swimming frequency, pain level, low back pain (LBP).

scholarly journals Reliability of Measures of N1 Peak Amplitude of the Compound Action Potential in Younger and Older Adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 61 (9) ◽  
pp. 2422-2430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn M. McClaskey ◽  
James W. Dias ◽  
Judy R. Dubno ◽  
Kelly C. Harris
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Action Potential ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Measurement Techniques ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Compound Action Potential ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Compound Action

Purpose Human auditory nerve (AN) activity estimated from the amplitude of the first prominent negative peak (N1) of the compound action potential (CAP) is typically quantified using either a peak-to-peak measurement or a baseline-corrected measurement. However, the reliability of these 2 common measurement techniques has not been evaluated but is often assumed to be relatively poor, especially for older adults. To address this question, the current study (a) compared test–retest reliability of these 2 methods and (b) tested the extent to which measurement type affected the relationship between N1 amplitude and experimental factors related to the stimulus (higher and lower intensity levels) and participants (younger and older adults). Method Click-evoked CAPs were recorded in 24 younger (aged 18–30 years) and 20 older (aged 55–85 years) adults with clinically normal audiograms up to 3000 Hz. N1 peak amplitudes were estimated from peak-to-peak measurements (from N1 to P1) and baseline-corrected measurements for 2 stimulus levels (80 and 110 dB pSPL). Baseline-corrected measurements were made with 4 baseline windows. Each stimulus level was presented twice, and test–retest reliability of these 2 measures was assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient. Linear mixed models were used to evaluate the extent to which age group and click level uniquely predicted N1 amplitude and whether the predictive relationships differed between N1 measurement techniques. Results Both peak-to-peak and baseline-corrected measurements of N1 amplitude were found to have good-to-excellent reliability, with intraclass correlation coefficient values > 0.60. As expected, N1 amplitudes were significantly larger for younger participants compared with older participants for both measurement types and were significantly larger in response to clicks presented at 110 dB pSPL than at 80 dB pSPL for both measurement types. Furthermore, the choice of baseline window had no significant effect on N1 amplitudes using the baseline-corrected method. Conclusions Our results suggest that measurements of AN activity can be robustly and reliably recorded in both younger and older adults using either peak-to-peak or baseline-corrected measurements of the N1 of the CAP. Peak-to-peak measurements yield larger N1 response amplitudes and are the default measurement type for many clinical systems, whereas baseline-corrected measurements are computationally simpler. Furthermore, the relationships between AN activity and stimulus- and participant-related variables were not affected by measurement technique, which suggests that these relationships can be compared across studies using different techniques for measuring the CAP N1.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document