scholarly journals Validation of the Self-Assessment of Treatment Questionnaire among Patients with Postherpetic Neuralgia

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen W. Wyrwich ◽  
Ariane K. Kawata ◽  
Christine Thompson ◽  
Stefan Holmstrom ◽  
Malcolm Stoker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Postherpetic Neuralgia ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
Mcgill Pain Questionnaire ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Self Assessment

Introduction. A five-item Self-Assessment of Treatment (SAT) was developed to assess improvement and satisfaction with treatment associated with the application of a novel high concentration 8% capsaicin topical patch in clinical trials in patients with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). This study evaluated the item performance and psychometric properties of the SAT. Methods. The SAT, Brief Pain Inventory, SF-36v2, Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire, and Patient and Clinician Global Impression of Change (PGIC; CGIC) scores were measured in two 12-week Phase 3 clinical trials. Factor analysis assessed the underlying factor structure, followed by examination of the reliability and validity of the multi-item domain. Results. Pooled data from 698 patients completing SAT after 12 weeks of treatment were analyzed. A one-factor model combining three of the five items emerged as the optimal solution. Internal consistency reliability of this treatment efficacy factor was high (Cronbach's alpha = 0.89). Construct validity was demonstrated by moderate to high correlations with change in other study endpoints. SAT mean scores consistently discriminated between patient change groups defined by PGIC and CGIC. Conclusions. The measurement properties of the three-item version of SAT are valid and reliable for assessment of treatment with a high concentration capsaicin patch among patients with PHN.

scholarly journals Cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties of Youth Quality of Life Instrument-Short Form (YQOL-SF) in a developing South-East Asian country

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. e0253075
Author(s):  
Men Thi Hoang ◽  
Ha Ngoc Do ◽  
Trang Quynh Dang ◽  
Hoa Thi Do ◽  
Tham Thi Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Asian Country ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
East Asian Country ◽  
Cross Sectional

This study was performed to evaluate the measurement properties of Youth Quality of Life–Short Form (YQOL-SF) in assessing the quality of life (QOL) among general youths in Vietnam. An online cross-sectional study was conducted to validate the YQOL-SF. Factor analysis (including exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was utilized to determine the factorial structure of this tool. The psychometric properties (reliability and validity) of the new factorial model were assessed. The factor analysis revealed the two-factor model of YQOL-SF including factor 1 “Belief in self and family”, and factor 2 “Environment and relationships”. Cronbach’s alpha value showed excellent internal consistency in both factors (0.911 and 0.910, respectively). Results also indicated good convergent, divergent, concurrent, and know-group validity of the two-factor model. Our study provided a promising model with different domains that were proved to be essential for the assessment of quality of life among Vietnamese youth aged 16–24. Our two-factor model affirmed that a balance between detail and length of the assessment is important to consider when selecting YQOL-SF for youths’ QOL assessment. It helped reduce the risk of redundancy and encourages high survey completion rates among participants.

scholarly journals PainVision® Apparatus for Assessment of Efficacy of Pulsed Radiofrequency Combined with Pharmacological Therapy in the Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia and Correlations with Measurements

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Wang ◽  
Kai Zhang ◽  
ShaoLong Han ◽  
LingZhi Yu
Keyword(s):  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Postherpetic Neuralgia ◽  
Breakthrough Pain ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Persistent Pain ◽  
Pharmacological Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mcgill Pain Questionnaire ◽  
Pulsed Radiofrequency ◽  
Highly Correlated

Objective. PainVision device was a developed application for the evaluation of pain intensity. The objective was to assess the efficacy and safety of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) combined with pharmacological therapy in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). We also discussed the correlation of the measurements.Method. Forty patients with PHN were randomized for treatment with PRF combined with pharmacological therapy (PRF group,n=20) or pharmacological therapy (control group,n=20) at postoperative 48 hours. The efficacy measure was pain degree (PD) that was assessed by PainVision and visual analog scale (VAS), short form Mcgill pain questionnaire (SF-Mcgill), and numeric rate scale sleep interference score (NRSSIS). Correlations between PD, VAS, SF-Mcgill, and NRSSIS were determined.Results. The PD for persistent pain (PP) and breakthrough pain (BTP) at postoperative 48 hours assessed by PainVision were significantly lower in PRF group than in control group (PD-PP,P<0.01; PD-BTP,P<0.01). PD and VAS were highly correlated for both persistent pain (r=0.453,ρ=0.008) and breakthrough pain (r=0.64,ρ=0.001).Conclusion. PRF was well tolerated and superior to isolated pharmacological therapy in the treatment of PHN. PainVision device showed great value in the evaluation of pain intensity and PD had an excellent correlation with VAS and SF-Mcgill.

scholarly journals Translation and reliability and validity of a Japanese version of the revised Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ-2)

PAIN RESEARCH ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomoyuki Maruo ◽  
Aya Nakae ◽  
Lynn Maeda ◽  
Kayoko Takahashi-Narita ◽  
Shayn Morris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Short Form ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Japanese Version ◽  
Mcgill Pain Questionnaire ◽  
Pain Questionnaire

Measuring Positive Mental Health in the Postpartum Period: The Bifactor Structure of the Mental Health Continuum–Short Form in Portuguese Women

Assessment ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 107319112091024 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabiana Monteiro ◽  
Ana Fonseca ◽  
Marco Pereira ◽  
Maria Cristina Canavarro
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Short Form ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Bifactor Model ◽  
Positive Mental Health ◽  
General Factor ◽  
Explained Common Variance

This study aimed to investigate the factor structure of the Mental Health Continuum–Short Form (MHC-SF) in the postpartum context using a single-factor model, a correlated three-factor model, and a bifactor model. The reliability and validity of the MHC-SF were also examined. The total sample consisted of 882 postpartum Portuguese women. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that the bifactor model yielded a significantly better fit to the data than the other models. The unidimensionality strength indices (explained common variance = .76, percentage of uncontaminated correlations = .69) and the ω H values supported the general factor of positive mental health, which accounted for 91.5% of the reliable variance in the total score. Additionally, the MHC-SF showed high reliability (ω = .96), and its total and subscale scores were significantly correlated with other measures related to mental health. The results of this study suggest a strong general factor of positive mental health and support the use of its total score in this context.

scholarly journals Measuring Classroom Climate: A Validation Study of the My Child’s Classroom Inventory–Short Form for Parents

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 2156759X1986013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa Mariani ◽  
Christopher A. Sink ◽  
Elizabeth Villares ◽  
Carolyn Berger
Keyword(s):  
School Counseling ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Peer Relations ◽  
Validation Study ◽  
Classroom Climate ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Counseling Program ◽  
School Counseling Program

Researchers assessed reliability and validity information to determine the utility of the My Child’s Class Inventory–Short Form (MCCI-SF) using 657 parents/caregivers. A four-factor model was generated reflective of the following classroom dimensions: Peer Relations, Competitiveness, Difficulty, and Satisfaction. Using the MCCI-SF in conjunction with its companion instruments, the My Class Inventory–Short Form Revised and the My Class Inventory–Short Form for Teachers can provide school counselors with useful accountability data about their school counseling program.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Review of the Psychometric Properties and Feasibility of Electronic Headache Diaries for Children and Adults: Where We Are and Where We Need to Go

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 142-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer N Stinson ◽  
Anna Huguet ◽  
Patrick McGrath ◽  
Brittany Rosenbloom ◽  
Charlene Soobiah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Reporting Guidelines ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
Essential Components ◽  
Headache Pain

BACKGROUND: While paper headache pain diaries have been used to determine the effectiveness of headache treatments in clinical trials, recent advances in information and communication technologies have resulted in the burgeoning use of electronic diaries (e-diaries) for headache pain.OBJECTIVE: To qualitatively review headache e-diaries, assess their measurement properties, examine measurement components and compare these components with recommended reporting guidelines.METHODS: The databases Medline, the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Embase, PsychInfo, the Education Resources Information Centre and ISI Web of Science were searched for self-report headache e-diaries for children and adults. A total of 21 publications that involved e-diaries were found; five articles reported on the development of an e-diary and 16 used an e-diary as an outcome measure in randomized controlled trials or observational studies. The diary measures’ components, features and psychometric properties, as well as the quality of evidence of their psychometric properties, were evaluated.RESULTS: Five headache e-diaries met the a priori criteria and were included in the final analysis. None of these e-diaries had well-developed evidence of reliability and validity. Three e-diaries showed evidence of feasibility. E-diaries with ad hoc measures developed by the study investigators were most common, with little to no supportive evidence of reliability and/or validity. Compliance with the reporting guidelines was variable, with only one-half of the e-diaries measuring the recommended primary outcome of headache frequency.CONCLUSIONS: Specific recommendations regarding the development (including essential components) and testing of headache e-diaries are discussed. Further research is needed to strengthen the measurement of headache pain in clinical trials using headache e-diaries.

A Preliminary Investigation of the Psychological Inventory of Criminal Thinking Styles–Layperson Edition–Short Form

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 756-769 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean M. Mitchell ◽  
Nicole R. Bartholomew ◽  
Robert D. Morgan ◽  
Kelly C. Cukrowicz
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Behavior ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Criminal History ◽  
Thinking Styles ◽  
Criminal Thinking ◽  
Psychological Inventory

The Psychological Inventory of Criminal Thinking Styles (PICTS) is commonly used to assess criminal thinking (thoughts related to criminal behavior); however, the item wording may not be an appropriate assessment for individuals without a criminal history (laypersons) who still may be at risk of engaging in crime. Therefore, a layperson version of the PICTS may more accurately assess criminal thinking among this group. This study examined the psychometric properties of the PICTS–Layperson–Short Form (PICTS-L-SF). Participants were 619 college students without a criminal justice involvement history. Analyses of the PICTS-L-SF indicated that a bifactor model fit the data better than a one- and two-factor model (general criminal thinking; proactive and reactive criminal thinking). Results provide strong evidence for the reliability and validity of the PICTS-L-SF, suggesting it can be used with individuals who are not criminal justice involved to assess criminal thinking.

scholarly journals Chronic Pain Assessment: A Seven-Factor Model

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 299-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan A Davidson ◽  
Dean A Tripp ◽  
Leandre R Fabrigar ◽  
Paul R Davidson
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Pain Catastrophizing ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Mcgill Pain Questionnaire ◽  
Pain Coping ◽  
Pain Experience ◽  
The Core

BACKGROUND: There are many measures assessing related dimensions of the chronic pain experience (eg, pain severity, pain coping, depression, activity level), but the relationships among them have not been systematically established.OBJECTIVE: The present study set out to determine the core dimensions requiring assessment in individuals with chronic pain.METHODS: Individuals with chronic pain (n=126) completed the Beck Anxiety Inventory, Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Hopelessness Scale, Chronic Pain Coping Index, Multidimensional Pain Inventory, Pain Catastrophizing Scale, McGill Pain Questionnaire – Short Form, Pain Disability Index and the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia.RESULTS: Before an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) of the nine chronic pain measures, EFAs were conducted on each of the individual measures, and the derived factors (subscales) from each measure were submitted together for a single EFA. A seven-factor model best fit the data, representing the core factors of pain and disability, pain description, affective distress, support, positive coping strategies, negative coping strategies and activity.CONCLUSIONS: Seven meaningful dimensions of the pain experience were reliably and systematically extracted. Implications and future directions for this work are discussed.

scholarly journals Reliability and validity of the elements of desire questionnaire in premenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis A. Revicki ◽  
Stanley E. Althof ◽  
Leonard R. Derogatis ◽  
Sheryl A. Kingsberg ◽  
Hilary Wilson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Sexual Desire ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Premenopausal Women ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Desire Disorder

Abstract Background The Elements of Desire Questionnaire (EDQ) is a patient-reported outcome (PRO) measure developed to evaluate sexual desire and was included in two identically designed phase 3 clinical trials (RECONNECT) as an exploratory endpoint. The EDQ was developed based on a literature review, qualitative research with patients with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), and input from clinical experts. This instrument is intended to be used to collect efficacy data in clinical trials evaluating potential treatments for HSDD. The objective of this study was to evaluate the measurement properties of both the monthly and daily recall versions of the EDQ during the RECONNECT trials. Methods Participants completed the EDQ daily version for 7 consecutive days prior to selected monthly clinic visits. The monthly recall version was completed at each monthly clinic visit. The analysis population consisted of all subjects with Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) data at baseline and ≥ 1 follow-up visit. Results At baseline, 1144 and 676 subjects completed the monthly and daily recall EDQs, respectively. The EDQ scores had good internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Monthly and daily recall EDQ scores were correlated with FSFI-desire domain scores at baseline and month 3. Scores from the monthly and daily recall versions were also correlated. After 6 months, there was a significantly greater improvement for bremelanotide versus placebo in both the monthly and daily recall versions (both P < 0.0001). Conclusions The results demonstrated that EDQ exhibited good reliability, validity, and sensitivity to change. Consistent with other validated PRO measures of sexual desire, the EDQ provides additional insights into sexual desire. Trial registration NCT02338960 and NCT02333071 (RECONNECT studies).

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