Psychometric Evaluation of the Turkish Version of the Zarit Burden Interview in Family Caregivers of Inpatients in Medical and Surgical Clinics

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadiye Özer ◽  
Afife Yurttaş ◽  
Rahşan Çevik Akyıl
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Psychometric Testing ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Zarit Burden Interview ◽  
Convenience Sampling

The aim of this study was to adapt the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) to family caregivers of inpatients in medical and surgical clinics to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version. The study design was descriptive and methodological. A total of 223 family caregivers providing care to patients for at least 1 week in clinics were selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using the Turkish translation of the ZBI. The psychometric testing of the adapted instrument was carried out to establish internal consistency, interitem correlation, and construct validity. The content validity procedure resulted in a final scale comprising 18 items. Cronbach’s alpha was .82. Factor analysis yielded one factor. The Turkish version of the ZBI adapted to the clinics can be used as a one-factor tool.

Psychometric evaluation of the Turkish version of two traditional and complementary medicine scales for nurses

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-21
Author(s):  
I. Toygar ◽  
S. Hançerlioğlu
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Complementary Alternative Medicine ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Turkish Society

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of ‘attitudes of nurses towards the patient’s use of TCM’ (APUTCM) and ‘communicative competence in TCM’ (CCTCM) scales. Materials and Methods: A total of 196 nurses participated in the study. A Nurse Information Form, APUTCM and CCTCM, and Holistic Complementary Alternative Medicine Questionnaire (HCAMQ) were used for data collection. Content Validity Index, exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis, Cronbach’s α, item-scale correlation, test-retest, and parallel forms reliability were used to evaluate validity and reliability. Results: Of the participants, 76.0% were female and the mean age was 31.6±5.8 years. Content validity indexes of the scales were over 0.87. The factor loadings were over 0.612 for both scales. Cronbach’s α values of APUTCM and CCTCM were 0.955 and 0.928 respectively. Conclusions: Both scales were found valid and reliable in Turkish society to measure the attitudes of nurses toward the patient’s use of TCM and nurses’ communicative competence in TCM.

Turkish Adaptation of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Scale–Short Form

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 269-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
İsmail Toygar ◽  
Sadık Hançerlioğlu ◽  
Selden Gül ◽  
Tülün Utku ◽  
Ilgın Yıldırım Şimşir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Short Form ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Patient Identification ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Content Validity Index

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Diabetic Foot Scale–Short Form (DFS-SF). The study was cross-sectional and conducted between January and October 2019 in a diabetic foot council of a university hospital. A total of 194 diabetic foot patients participated in the study. A Patient Identification Form and DFS-SF were used for data collection. Forward and backward translations were used in language validity. Expert opinions were obtained to determine the Content Validity Index. To determine construct validity, exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were used. Cronbach’s α internal consistency coefficient, item-scale correlation, and test-retest reliability were used to evaluate reliability. It was found that Content Validity Index was 0.97 (0.86-1.00), the factor loading of scale varied from 0.378 to 0.982, Cronbach’s α value varied from 0.81 to 0.94, and item-total correlations were between 0.30 and 0.75. The Turkish version of the DFS-SF was found valid and reliable to measure the quality of life of diabetic foot patients.

Covid-19 Literacy Scale: Turkish Validity and Reliability Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 105477382110598
Author(s):  
Ganime Can Gür ◽  
Yasemin Altinbaş
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Model Data ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Reliability Study ◽  
Reliability Method ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

The current study was planned to test the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the COVID-19 Literacy Scale. The sample of the study was taken from 473 individuals. In this study, language validity, content validity and construct validity were examined to determine the validity of the scale. Its reliability was evaluated by internal consistency, split-half reliability, and test-retest reliability method. It was defined that the scale has a two-factor structure as a result of EFA and its factor loadings are in the appropriate range (0.852–0.324). According to the CFA result, it was determined that the model-data fit was at a good level. The Cronbach values for the whole scale and subscales were .92, .90, and .87, respectively. It was observed that the test-retest value was .95. It was concluded that the Turkish form of the COVID-19 Literacy Scale is a reliable and valid tool.

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of the Scale, Role Taking in Caregivers of People with Chronic Disease, ROL

10.3823/2575 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mauricio Arias ◽  
Sonia Carreño ◽  
Lorena Chaparro
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Role Taking ◽  
Phase Study

Objective: To determine face, content, and construct validity, and internal consistency of ROL scale. Methods and Findings: A three-phase study was conducted. First, content analysis of the scale was carried out consulting 10 professional experts. Then, face validity was analyzed with 60 caregivers. Finally, construct validity was evaluated by performing an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) with 110 participants. Internal consistency of ROL scale was also assessed. Face validity of ROL scale reached a high acceptance index in three dimensions: role performance (0.97), role organization (0.98), and response to the role (0.98). Content validity showed coherence, clarity, and relevance of the scale. From factor analysis, three components emerged and were grouped in the same manner for varimax, quartimax, and equimax rotations. Cronbach's alpha was 0.816, which is an acceptable overall value. Conclusion: ROL scale makes objective the concept of role taking in family caregivers of people with chronic disease. It demonstrated to have acceptable reliability, and construct, face, and content validity to be used in the Colombian context. Keywords: Validation Study, Caregivers, Health Transitions, Chronic Disease.

Use of the Core Bereavement Items in Adults Aged 50 and Older: A Psychometric Evaluation

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (7) ◽  
pp. 527-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn Levy
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Hospice Care ◽  
Psychometric Testing ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Reliability Test ◽  
Subject Matter Experts ◽  
Loved One ◽  
The Core

The Core Bereavement Items (CBI) is a commonly used measure that assesses core grief and bereavement experiences. Although previous psychometric testing has been conducted, no studies have assessed its use specifically aimed at adults aged 50 and older or for those who lost a loved one who was hospice care. This is critical, as losses and additional obstacles in bereavement compound throughout the aging process. The present study investigated reliability, content validity, and internal structure of the CBI in bereaved adults aged 50 and older whose loved one died while in hospice care (N = 205). Associations based on age, marital status, and relationship with the died patients were consistent with preexisting research. Results of a Cronbach α reliability test found that the CBI has excellent reliability in this population. Further, content validity was established based on the judgment of subject matter experts. Exploratory factor analysis supported a 1-factor structure, with all items loading as General Grief Experiences. Based on this analysis, the CBI is a valid and reliable tool when used with adults aged 50 and older.

Psychometric Evaluation of the Caring Behaviors Inventory in Turkish Nurses and Patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-72
Author(s):  
Senay Gul ◽  
Leyla Dinc
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Methodological Study ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Caring Behaviors ◽  
Cultural Contexts ◽  
Nurse Caring ◽  
Reliable Instrument

Background and purposeInstruments developed specifically to measure nurse caring behaviors need to be assessed in different cultural contexts. The purpose was to translate the Caring Behaviors Inventory (CBI) into Turkish and evaluate its psychometric properties.MethodsThis was a methodological study with 356 nurses and 363 patients. Linguistic, content validity, and construct validity tested for the validity of scale. Internal consistency and test–retest were calculated for reliability of scale.ResultsExploratory factor analysis identified 30 items that could be categorized under three factors. Cronbach's α for the CBI was .97 for nurses and .99 for patients.ConclusionsThe Turkish version of the CBI is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring caring behaviors.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of Turkish version of “Paternal Antenatal Attachment Questionnaire”

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Duygu Güleç Şatır ◽  
Oya Kavlak
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Expectant Fathers ◽  
Antenatal Attachment

Objective:The study was carry out in order to evaluate the validity and reliability of Paternal-Antenatal Attachment Questionnaire. Method: Research was made with 155 expectant fathers who attended routine pregnancy controls with their partners in a obstetric and gynecology clinic in Izmir, were literate, aged 18 or older and without any health risk of fetus. Data were collected by  information form and Paternal-Antenatal Attachment Questionnaire by developed Condon in 1993. İnitially the language validity of the scale was made by using the translation-back translation method with five experts. The Turkish version of the scale was presented to the opinion of ten experts using Davis technique for the content validity and content validity index was calculated. Factor structure was tested.by exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. In the confirmatory factor analysis, structural equation modelling fit indices were examined. Findings: Content validity index of each item was determined to vary between .80–1.00. As a result of exploratory factor analysis, a two-factor structure explaining 36.54% of the total variance of the scale was determined. Factor loads vary between 0.41-0.84 in the one dimension and 0.30-0.82 in the another dimension. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that this two-factor structure was appropriate (RMSEA 0.044, GFI 0.912, AGFI 0.880 χ2/df ise 1.298(p=0.025).  The Cronbach’s alpha value of scale was 0.79. Conclusions: The two-factor structure of the scale, as “attachment quality” and “time spent of attachment mode” is valid and reliable for the use of expectant fathers’ Turkish society. ​Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file.   Özet Amaç: Araştırma “Paternal Antenatal Bağlanma Ölçeği”nin geçerlik ve güvenirliğini incelemek amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Yöntem: Araştırma İzmir’de bir kadın doğum kliniğine, eşleriyle birlikte rutin gebelik kontrollerine katılan, okuma yazma bilen, 18 yaş üzeri ve fetüste herhangi sağlık riski bulunmayan 155 baba adayı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler sosyodemografik bilgi formu ve Condon tarafından 1993 tarihinde geliştirilmiş olan  “Paternal Antenatal Bağlanma Ölçeği” ile toplanmıştır. Öncelikle beş uzman ile çeviri-geri çeviri yöntemi kullanılarak ölçeğin dil geçerliği yapılmıştır. Türkçe son hali oluşturulmuş ölçek kapsam geçerliliği için Davis tekniği kullanılarak on alan uzmanın görüşüne sunulmuş ve kapsam geçerlik indeksi hesaplanmıştır. Açımlayıcı ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizi ile ölçeğin faktör yapısı değerlendirilmiştir. Doğrulayıcı faktör analizi için yapısal eşitlik modeli uyum indeksleri incelenmiştir. Ölçeğin güvenirlik analizinde cronbach alfa güvenirlik katsayısı ve madde toplam kolelasyon değerleri hesaplanmıştır. Bulgular: Kapsam geçerlik indeksi sonucu her bir maddenin 0,80-1,00 arasında değiştiği belirlenmiştir. Açımlayıcı faktör analizi ile ölçeğin toplam varyansının % 36.54’ünü açıklayan iki faktörlü bir yapı belirlenmiştir. Faktör yükleri ilk boyutta 0.41- 0.84 arasında değişirken diğer boyutta 0.30-0.82 değerleri arasında değişmektedir. Doğrulayıcı faktör analizi bu iki faktörlü yapının uygun olduğunu göstermiştir (RMSEA 0.044, GFI 0.912, AGFI 0.880  χ2/df ise 1.298(p=0.025). Ölçeğin Cronbach’s Alpha değeri 0.79 bulunmuştur. Sonuç: “Bağlanma kalitesi” ve “bağlanmaya yönelik geçirilen zaman” olmak üzere iki faktörlü yapıdan oluşan ölçek Türk toplumunda bebek bekleyen baba adaylarının kullanılması için geçerli ve güvenilirdir.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the lymphedema symptom intensity and distress survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 428-438
Author(s):  
Zeynep Deveci ◽  
Özgül Karayurt ◽  
Buket Çelik ◽  
Sibel Eyigör
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Cronbach Alpha ◽  
Symptom Intensity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Parallel Forms

Objectives: This study aims to adapt the Lymphedema Symptom Intensity and Distress Survey- Arm (LSIDS-Arm) into Turkish and to test its validity and reliability. Patients and methods: Between September 2017 and July 2018, this descriptive, methodological study included a total of 186 women (mean age: 55.4±10.2 years; range, 20 to 80 years) who were diagnosed with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) and followed in the lymphedema outpatient clinic. Data were collected using sociodemographic and clinical features form, LSIDS-Arm, and Functional Assessment of Cancer Treatment-Breast Cancer Scale+4 (FACT-B+4). After the linguistic and content validity of the scale was achieved, confirmatory factor analysis and known-groups validation were utilized to test the construct validity. Reliability of the survey was tested using the Cronbach alpha and Spearman Brown coefficient, item analysis, and parallel forms reliability. Results: All patients completed the questionnaire. After achievement of linguistic and content validity, confirmatory factor analysis results were found to be higher than the accepted value. Known-groups validation revealed a significant difference in the mean scores for the intensity and distress scales between the patients with and without lymphedema. Cronbach alpha for the subscales ranged from 0.61 to 0.86. Parallel forms reliability showed a moderate, significant correlation between subscales of the intensity and distress scales of the survey and the subscales of FACT-B+4. Conclusion: The Turkish version of the survey is valid and reliable and can be used to evaluate symptoms, severity of symptoms, and distress caused by BCRL symptoms in the Turkish women.

scholarly journals Designing and psychometric properties of coping strategies scale for family caregivers of hemodialysis patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-269
Author(s):  
Nayereh Baghcheghi ◽  
Hamid Koohestani
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Positive Thinking ◽  
Validity And Reliability

The present study tries to design and evaluate the psychometric properties of coping strategies scale for family caregivers of hemodialysis patients. This study consisted of two phases: phase one was a qualitative study to analyze the experiences of coping strategies of hemodialysis patients' family caregivers' (N = 14). Then, the items were extracted from the interviews and the literature. Phase two was a psychometric assessment including face validity, content validity, construct validity (N = 245) and reliability. In phase one, 89 items were extracted and after face and content validity, 56 items remained. Construct validity of the scale, based on exploratory factor analysis, removed another 22 items. The remaining 34 items contained nine subscales (active coping, positive thinking, appeal to spirituality, help-seeking, altruism, acting out, self-blaming, seeking isolation, and intentional forgetting). The reliability of the scale with Cronbach's Alpha was 0.91 and its stability was obtained through test-retest (ICC = 0.9). Coping strategies scale for family caregivers of hemodialysis patients has an acceptable validity and reliability. The tool can be used to assess effective and ineffective coping strategies in family caregivers of hemodialysis patients that may be useful for facilitating management and education of efficient coping strategies to family caregivers of hemodialysis patients.

scholarly journals Examining the Psychometric Properties of Acceptance Scale for Kindergarten-Revised (ASK-R) in Turkish

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Deniz Tekin Ersan ◽  
Seda Ata ◽  
Sinem Kaya
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
School Children ◽  
Item Analysis ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Fit Statistics ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Acceptance Scale

The aim of this study is to investigate the applicability of ASK-R among Turkish pre-school children and determine the psychometric properties (validity and reliability) of this scale. This study was conducted with 167 students from different pre-schools in Muğla. Within the aim of the study, three different methods were set down in order to investigate the validity of the scale. First of all, in order to get evidences about the construct validity of the scale, item analysis was conducted. In order to examine construct validity, confirmatory factor analysis was conducted. The fit statistics obtained from factor analysis showed that original form’s factor structure had been confirmed. Internal consistency was calculated and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the total scale was high. The test-retest correlation coefficient for the total score were significant (r= .78, p<0.01). As a result of the study, the Turkish version of ASK-R has good validity and reliability for Turkish pre-school children.

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