scholarly journals Indian (Marathi) version of the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI): Translation and validation in patients with adhesive capsulitis

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Apeksha Jayesh Pahade ◽  
Surendra K. Wani ◽  
Rajani P. Mullerpatan ◽  
Kathryn Elizabeth Roach
Keyword(s):  
Pain Score ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Disability Score ◽  
Shoulder Range Of Motion

Background: The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) is the most commonly used self-administered questionnaire which is a valid and reliable instrument to assess the proportion of pain and disability in shoulder disorders. There is no evidence of SPADI questionnaire being translated into regional Indian language (Marathi). Objective:This study aims to translate and culturally adapt and validate the Marathi version of the SPADI questionnaire. This was done as per the AAOS outcomes committee guidelines. Methods: Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric testing of SPADI was done in the Outpatient Physiotherapy Department of Tertiary Care Hospital, Ahmednagar, India. Results: The internal consistency was assessed by calculating Cronbach alpha value for the pain score (0.908), disability score (0.959), and total SPADI (0.969) which were all high. The Test–retest reliability was assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) values for the pain score (0.993), disability score (0.997), and total SPADI (0.997) which showed excellent reliability. The criterion validity was assessed using Pearson correlation coefficient. In Males, weak to strong negative correlation was observed except for shoulder extension and in females, moderate negative correlation was observed between baseline shoulder range of motion and initial total SPADI scores and individual pain and disability except for shoulder internal rotation. The internal consistency of the Marathi SPADI (Cronbach’s alpha [Formula: see text]0.99) was higher than the original English version. The reliability of the total Marathi SPADI and its subscale (Intraclass correlation coefficient [Formula: see text]0.90) were found to be higher than that of the English SPADI and were consistent with the German, Brazilian, Slovene and Greek versions. Conclusion: The translated and culturally adapted Marathi version of the SPADI questionnaire is a reliable and valid tool for the assessment of pain and disability in Marathi population.

Validation and adaptation of the Spanish version of the systemic lupus activity questionnaire (S-SLAQ) in an Argentinean population

Lupus ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 096120332110610
Author(s):  
Cecilia Catoggio ◽  
Alejandro Martínez Muñoz ◽  
Rafael Chaparro del Moral ◽  
Diana S Klajn ◽  
Silvia B Papasidero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Activity ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
Significant Disease ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Objectives To validate the systemic lupus activity questionnaire (SLAQ) in Spanish language. Methods The SLAQ questionnaire was translated and adapted in Spanish. Consecutive SLE patients from 8 centers in Argentina were included. A rheumatologist completed a Systemic Lupus Activity Measure (SLAM), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI)-2K, and a physician’s assessment. Reliability was assessed by internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha), stability by test–retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient), and construct validity by evaluating the correlation with clinically relevant scores. Sensitivity and specificity for clinically significant disease activity (SLEDAI ≥6) of different S-SLAQ cut-off points were evaluated. Results We included 97 patients ((93% female, mean age: 40 years (SD14.7)). Internal consistency was excellent (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.84, p < 0.001), and the intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.95 ( p < 0.001). Mean score of S-SLAQ was 8.2 (SD 7.31). Correlation of S-SLAQ was moderate with Patient NRS (r= 0.63 p< 0.001), weak with SLAM-no lab ( r = 0.42, p <0.001) and SLAM ( r = 0.38, p < 0.0001), and very weak with SLEDAI-2K ( r = 0.15, p =0.1394). Using the S-SLAQ cutoff of five points, the sensitivity was 72.2% and specificity was 37.9%, for clinically significant disease activity. Conclusions The S-SLAQ showed good validity and reliability. A good correlation, similar to the original instrument, was observed with patient´s global disease activity. No correlation was found between S-SLAQ and gold standard disease activity measures like SLEDAI-2K and SLAM. The S-SLAQ cutoff point of 5 showed a good sensitivity to identify the active SLE population and therefore could be an appropriate screening instrument for disease activity in clinical and epidemiological studies.

scholarly journals Validation of the Iranian version of the childbirth experience questionnaire 2.0

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Solmaz Ghanbari-Homayi ◽  
Anna Dencker ◽  
Zahra Fardiazar ◽  
Mohammad Asghari Jafarabadi ◽  
Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Group Method ◽  
Childbirth Experience ◽  
Childbirth Experience Questionnaire ◽  
Experience Questionnaire ◽  
Childbirth Experiences

Abstract Background Assessing women’s childbirth experiences is a crucial indicator in maternity services because negative childbirth experiences are associated with maternal mortalities and morbidities. Due to the high caesarean birth rate in Iran, measuring childbirth experience is a top priority, however, there is no standard tool to measure this key indicator in Iran. The aim of present study is to adapt the “Childbirth Experience Questionnaire 2.0” to the Iranian context and determine its psychometric characteristics. Methods Childbirth Experience Questionnaire 2.0 was translated into Farsi. A total of 500 primiparous women, at 4 to 16 weeks postpartum, were randomly selected from 54 healthcare centres in Tabriz. Internal consistency and reliability was calculated using the Cronbach’s Coefficient alpha and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient, respectively. Construct validity was assessed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis and discriminant validity using the known-group method and the Mann-Whitney U-test. Results The internal consistency and reliability for the total tool were high (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.93; Intraclass Correlation Coefficient = 0.97). Explanatory factor analysis demonstrated the adequacy of the sampling (Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin = 0.923) and significant factorable sphericity (p < 0.001). Confirmation factor analysis demonstrated acceptable values of fitness (RMSEA = 0.07, SRMSEA = 0.06, TLI = 0.97, CFI > 0.91, x2/ df = 4.23). Discriminatory validity of the tool was confirmed where the CEQ score and its subdomains were significantly higher in women who reported having control over their childbirth than women who did not. Conclusion The Farsi version of the Childbirth Experience Questionnaire 2.0 tool is a valid and reliable tool and can be used to measure the childbirth experience in Iranian women.

scholarly journals Cross-cultural adaptation and validity of the Chinese version of the Oxford elbow score

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
James Reeves Mbori Ngwayi ◽  
Jie Tan ◽  
Ning Liang ◽  
Emmanuel Gildas Eric Sita ◽  
Daniel Edward Porter
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Expert Committee ◽  
Social Psychological ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Chinese Mandarin

Abstract Background The Oxford Elbow score (OES) is a patient-reported outcome measure designed to evaluate patients before and after elbow surgery. Although various translated versions of the score are available, there is no Chinese mandarin version. The aim of this study was to develop a Chinese language version of the OES and evaluate its psychometric properties for clinical use. Methods The English version of the OES was forward translated into Chinese, followed by a backward translation into English. Then a final Chinese version was produced following expert committee discussions and pilot study of 11 patients. A smart device compatible electronic version of the OES was designed and completed by 70 patients with elbow pathology alongside the Quick-Dash and the SF-36. Reliability was assessed by measuring intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for test-retest reliability and Cronbach’s alpha for internal consistency. Spearman’s correlation coefficient was used to test the construct validity. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed to evaluate the 3-factor structure of the OES. Results The overall Cronbach’s α coefficient was 0.906 and for the 3 different domains Function, Pain, and Social-psychological was 0.806, 0.796, and 0.776 respectively. The overall intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.764 and for the three different domains Function, Pain, and Social-psychological was 0.764, 0.624, and 0.590 respectively. The Spearman’s coefficient for correlation, between the QuickDASH and OES domains Function, Pain, and Social-psychological, was − 0.824, − 0.734, and − 0.622 respectively, showing strong correlation (r > 0.5; p < 0.01). There were moderate correlations between OES domains and the physical functioning, role physical, and strong correlations with bodily pain subscales of the PCS domain of the SF-36; results were insignificant for all other subscales. Conclusion Our translated Chinese mandarin OES version (mainland) was reliable and valid, suitable for evaluating elbow disorders in the Chinese population. Reliability was measured using both the Cronbach’s α for internal consistency and the intraclass correlation. Results were classified as “excellent” and were similar to results from the original OES. Electronic PROMs were used instead of the traditional paper-based PROMs for collection of data which was well tolerated by patients.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support in Greek Nurses

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
Eleni Tsilika ◽  
Antonis Galanos ◽  
Tzanis Polykandriotis ◽  
Efi Parpa ◽  
Kyriaki Mystakidou
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Oncology Nurses

Background Psychosocial well-being in the workplace may increase retention of oncology nurses, while a lack of social support has been a predictor of occupational stress in nurses. Purpose To further explore this phenomenon by examining the psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support in Greek nurses working in oncology and mental health settings. Methods A cross-sectional design was used. The sample consisted of 150 nurses (70 oncology nurses and 80 mental health nurses) from the area of greater Athens who joined the study. The scale was translated to Greek using the “forward-backward” procedure. The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support’s internal consistency reliability (Cronbach’s α), stability (intraclass correlation coefficient), factor structure (factor analysis), and convergent validity (correlation with Ways of Coping Questionnaire) were examined. Results A three-factor (significant others, family, and friends) model was confirmed. The subscales representing the three factors demonstrated excellent internal consistency reliability (Cronbach’s αs > .90) and stability intraclass correlation coefficient (>.90). Conclusions The measure is reliable and valid, and it can be used to assess nurses’ social support; the results of such an assessment could be helpful when selecting strategies for assisting nurses.

Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of LHB Score

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-36
Author(s):  
Elshan Najafov ◽  
Şeyda Özal ◽  
Ahmet Yiğit Kaptan ◽  
Coşkun Ulucaköy ◽  
Ulunay Kanatlı ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Excellent Correlation ◽  
Cronbach Alpha ◽  
Constant Murley Score ◽  
Long Head

Introduction: Long head of biceps (LHB) pathologies are an important cause of pain and dysfunction. As LHB pathologies have specific components from other underlying or related pathologies, the LHB score is designed for an accurate assessment. The aim of this study was to adapt the LHB score into Turkish and to assess its validity and reliability. Materials and Methods: LHB score was translated and culturally adapted from English to Turkish, and then it was applied to 62 patients with biceps long head pathology. The reliability of the scale was checked through internal consistency and test–retest methods. Internal consistency was computed with Cronbach alpha value. Test–retest reliability was assessed using an intraclass correlation coefficient. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standard Shoulder Assessment Form and modified Constant–Murley score were used to analyze concurrent validity. Results: The Cronbach alpha value of the scale was found as .640. When the subsections of LHB score were computed separately, Cronbach alpha levels of pain/cramps and cosmesis sections were found as .753 and .774, respectively. The intraclass correlation coefficient value of the scale was found to be excellent (.940; P < .001). The total LHB score was determined to have a good positive correlation with the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standard Shoulder Assessment Form (.527) and Constant–Murley score (.516). But an excellent correlation was revealed between the pain/cramps section of LHB score and other pain sections in American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standard Shoulder Assessment Form (.811) and Constant–Murley score (.816) (P < .001). There was an excellent correlation (.916) between cosmesis section and Popeye sign (P < .001). There was a moderate correlation (.469) between elbow-flexion strength section of LHB score and the digital handheld dynamometer outcomes (P < .001). Conclusion: The Turkish version of the LHB is a valid and reliable tool, especially for biceps pathologies.

scholarly journals Reliability, validity, and agreement of the short-form Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale in people with lower extremity amputations

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 609-617 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Fuller ◽  
Humberto Adolfo Omaña Moreno ◽  
Courtney Frengopoulos ◽  
Michael W Payne ◽  
Ricardo Viana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Balance Confidence ◽  
Absolute Reliability ◽  
Confidence Scale

Background: Clinicians use the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale to understand balance confidence. A short-form Activities-specific Balance Confidence scale, was developed using the six most difficult tasks from the original Activities-specific Balance Confidence scale; however, short-form the short-form scale psychometrics and agreement with the original scale have yet to be explored in people with lower extremity amputations. Objective: To determine the relative and absolute reliability, construct validity, and agreement of the short-form Activities-specific Balance Confidence scale. Study design: Test–retest with a 2-week interval. Methods: Analysis for relative reliability and internal consistency was intraclass correlation coefficient and Cronbach’s α, respectively. Absolute reliability was measured using standard error of measurement and minimal detectable change. Bland–Altman plots measured agreement between scales. Construct validity was evaluated against the L Test using a Pearson-product moment correlation. Results: The short-form Activities-specific Balance Confidence (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.92) and Activities-specific Balance Confidence (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.91) scales had excellent relative reliability. Both scales demonstrated good internal consistency. Worse absolute reliability was observed in the short-form Activities-specific Balance Confidence scale. Construct validity against the L Test was confirmed. Bland–Altman plots indicated poor agreement between scales. Conclusion: Both scales exhibit excellent relative reliability and good internal consistency and construct validity. Poor agreement between short-form Activities-specific Balance Confidence and Activities-specific Balance Confidence indicates the scales should not be used interchangeably. Inadequate absolute reliability of the short-form Activities-specific Balance Confidence scale suggests the Activities-specific Balance Confidence should be the balance confidence scale of choice. Clinical relevance: Balance confidence is an important metric for our understanding of rehabilitation and community re-integration in people with lower extremity amputations. Due to inferior absolute reliability and a lack of appropriate items composing the short-form Activities-specific Balance Confidence scale, the full-scale Activities-specific Balance Confidence is recommended for the assessment of balance confidence in this population.

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of the Lederman Prenatal Self-Evaluation Questionnaire (Pseq) in Brazil

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janiny Lima e Silva ◽  
Matheus de Sousa Mata ◽  
Saionara Maria Aires Câmara ◽  
Íris do Céu Clara Costa ◽  
Kleyton Santos de Medeiros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Psychosocial Adaptation ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Evaluation Questionnaire ◽  
Self Evaluation

Abstract Background: The Lederman Prenatal Self-Evaluation Questionnaire (PSEQ) is used to assess psychosocial adaptation to pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and maternity. The PSEQ is a tool used in various countries and has been translated into Portuguese; however, it needs to be validated in Brazil. This study aimed to analyze the validity and reliability of the PSEQ for Brazilian pregnant women. Method: This methodological validity study investigated the internal consistency and reliability using Cronbach’s alpha and intraclass correlation coefficient, respectively. Construct validity was assessed using Pearson’s correlation between the domains and confirmatory factor analysis. To assess the concurrent validity, the Pearson’s correlation between the PSEQ and Prenatal Psychosocial Profile-Portuguese Version (PPP-VP) was determined. Results: This study included 399 pregnant women from the northeastern region of Brazil. The internal consistency and reliability of the total PSEQ score were high (Cronbach's alpha = 0.89; intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.95). Validity analysis showed positive and significant correlations between all PSEQ domains, ranging from 0.14 to 0.56. Confirmation factor analysis demonstrated the following values of goodness of fit: RMSEA = 0.05, SRMR = 0.08, CFI = 0.61, x²/df = 1.77. The discriminant and concurrent validities of the PSEQ were confirmed. The level of significance was set at 5%. Conclusions: The Portuguese version of the PSEQ has adequate psychometric properties and is a valid and reliable tool to evaluate the psychosocial adaptation to pregnancy in Brazilian pregnant women.

scholarly journals Cross-cultural equivalence and psychometric proprieties of the social support scale for healthy eating habits

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 797-807 ◽  
Author(s):  
Júlia PESSINI ◽  
Aline Mendes GERAGE ◽  
Simone Teresinha MEURER ◽  
Aline Rodrigues BARBOSA ◽  
Aline Cristine Souza LOPES ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Brazilian Version ◽  
Social Support Scale

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the cross-cultural equivalence and psychometric proprieties of the Brazilian version of the Eating Habits Social Support Scale. Methods: The scale was administered to 381 subjects aged 24 to 86 years from Recife and Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Cross-cultural equivalence was evaluated by expert agreement. The psychometric proprieties were assessed by factor validity (factor analysis), internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha), and reproducibility (intraclass correlation coefficient), using a test-retest with an interval of seven days. Results: Factor analysis identified two factors for each social support group (friends and family). The questions were clustered by type of social support (positive or negative comments). The eigenvalues for family social support were 3.22 and 3.00, corresponding to 62.2% of the total variance. For friend social support, the eigenvalues were 3.02 and 2.95, explaining 59.7% of the total variance. In the internal consistency analysis, the alpha values ranged from 0.83 to 0.75. The reproducibility intraclass correlation coefficient ranged from 0.676 to 0.873. All these values were acceptable, indicating the validity and reliability of the scale. Conclusion: The Brazilian version of the Eating Habits Social Support Scale presented cross-cultural equivalence and psychometric characteristics that were appropriate for Brazilian adults and older adults. This scale is easy to use and obtained high scores for question clarity and answer options.

scholarly journals Development and Testing of a Sedation Scale for Use in Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

2021 ◽  
Vol 60 (5) ◽  
pp. 549-555
Author(s):  
Juliette Raulic ◽  
Vivian SY Leung ◽  
Grayson A Doss ◽  
Jennifer E Graham ◽  
Krista A Keller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Airway Device ◽  
Assessment Scale ◽  
Supraglottic Airway ◽  
Sedation Scale ◽  
Device Placement

In biomedical research, rabbits are commonly sedated to facilitate a variety of procedures. Developing a sedation assessment scale enables standardization of levels of sedation and comparisons of sedation protocols, and may help in predicting sedation level requirements for different procedures. The goal of this study was to develop a rabbit sedation assessment scale using a psychometric approach. We hypothesized that the sedation scale would have construct validity, good internal consistency, and reliability. In a prospective, randomized, blinded study design, 15 (8 females, 7 males) healthy 1-y-old New Zealand white rabbits received 3 intramuscular treatments: midazolam (0.5 mg/kg; n = 6); midazolam (1.5 mg/kg)–ketamine (5 mg/kg; n = 7); and alfaxalone (4 mg/kg)–dexmedetomidine (0.1 mg/kg)–midazolam (0.2 mg/kg; n = 3). One rabbit received 2 treatments. A sedation scale was developed by using psychometric methods, with assessment performed by 6 independent raters who were blind to treatment. Final sedation scale items included posture, palpebral reflex, orbital tightening, lateral recumbency, loss of righting reflex, supraglottic airway device placement, toe pinch, and general appearance. The scale showed construct validity, good to very good interrater reliability for individual items (6 raters; intraclass correlation coefficient, 0.671 to 0.940), very good intrarater reliability (5 raters; intraclass correlation coefficient, 0.951 to 0.987), and excellent internal consistency (Cronbach α, 0.947). The sedation scale performed well under the conditions tested, suggesting that it can be applied in a wider range of settings (different populations, raters, sedation protocols).

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