scholarly journals Rasch analysis of the General Self-Efficacy Scale in spinal cord injury

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 544-555 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudio Peter ◽  
Alarcos Cieza ◽  
Szilvia Geyh
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Rasch Analysis ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
General Self Efficacy

scholarly journals Is Self-Efficacy Related to the Quality of Life in Elite Athletes after Spinal Cord Injury?

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (20) ◽  
pp. 10866
Author(s):  
Agata Goraczko ◽  
Alina Zurek ◽  
Maciej Lachowicz ◽  
Katarzyna Kujawa ◽  
Grzegorz Zurek
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
World Health ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
General Self Efficacy

Background: A spinal cord injury (SCI) is a traumatic event that affects every aspect of life: physical, mental, economic, and social. The main aim of this study was to investigate self-efficacy, quality of life, and their correlations among outstanding athletes who have suffered spinal cord injuries, and to determine whether these individuals have specific psychological characteristics that contribute to a better quality of life. Methods: The study involved nine athletes with at least national-level achievements in sports prior to an SCI. Participation in the study consisted of an interview via an online communicator, followed by an online questionnaire consisting of a personal questionnaire and two scales: The World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale (WHOQoL-BREF), and the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES). Results: Spearman’s correlation showed a correlation between general self-efficacy, perception of quality of life, and satisfaction with own physical health, as well as psychological resources and environmental support. Conclusions: Involvement in an environment that was important to the injured person before the accident, in either a passive (in the absence of functional capacity) or active form, promotes a greater sense of self-efficacy and good QoL, regardless of the time that has passed since the accident, and despite high levels of pain or secondary health issues. To fill the gap in professional long-term healthcare services for athletes after SCIs, intervention programs should be considered that support self-efficacy, which is an important factor that can be subject to improvement.

scholarly journals Enhancing our conceptual understanding of state and trait self-efficacy by correlational analysis of four self-efficacy scales in people with spinal cord injury

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tijn van Diemen ◽  
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Ashley Craig ◽  
Ilse J. W. van Nes ◽  
Janneke M. Stolwijk-Swuste ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Inpatient Rehabilitation ◽  
Strong Correlations ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Versus Domain ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
General Self Efficacy ◽  
And Task

Abstract Background Self-efficacy is an important determinant of adjustment following spinal cord injury. Self-efficacy is defined as the belief that one can successfully execute behavior required to produce the desired outcomes. In its original conceptualization, self-efficacy refers to the confidence that people have in their ability to accomplish specific tasks and behaviors within a specific context. Over the years these situation specific aspects have been unconfined and multiple constructs of self-efficacy have been proposed. The most common is a division in trait and state self-efficacy. Another used division that is utilized is between general, domain-specific and task-specific self-efficacy. The scientific support for these constructs is to date still unclear. The objective of this study was to enhance the understanding of the self-efficacy construct by comparing four self-efficacy scales designed to measure three aspects of self-efficacy (general versus domain-specific versus task-specific) in people with spinal cord injury. Methods Dutch and Australian adults with spinal cord injury (N = 140) completed four frequently used self-efficacy scales; the Moorong Self-efficacy Scale, General Self-efficacy Scale, University of Washington Self-efficacy Scale and a Self-care Self-efficacy Scale approximately 6 months after their inpatient rehabilitation. Pearson correlations examined inter-relationships between the scales. Results Hypothesized strong correlations between scales measuring similar aspects of self-efficacy were found (correlations 0.50–0.65). However, the hypothesized weak to moderate correlations between scales measuring diverging aspects of self-efficacy were only partly found (correlations 0.31–0.74), with 7 out of 12 correlations being strong instead of moderate. Conclusions The expected distinctions between the three aspects of self-efficacy was not demonstrated. All four scales measure a common latent construct, most likely general self-efficacy aspects. Further research is necessary to find ways to improve the measurement of domain-specific and task-specific aspects of SE, so that they are sensitive enough to capture change over time, and thus enhance clinical outcomes of people with SCI as they adjust to their disability.

Self-Efficacy and Pressure Ulcer Prevention After Spinal Cord Injury-Results From a Nationwide Community Survey in Switzerland (SwiSCI)

PM&R ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 573-586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerstin Hug ◽  
Caroline Stumm ◽  
Isabelle Debecker ◽  
Carolina Saskia Fellinghauer ◽  
Claudio Peter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Pressure Ulcer ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Community Survey ◽  
Pressure Ulcer Prevention ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Ulcer Prevention

scholarly journals Improving self-efficacy in spinal cord injury patients through "design thinking" rehabilitation workshops

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. u205728.w2340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Wolstenholme ◽  
Tom Downes ◽  
Jackie Leaver ◽  
Rebecca Partridge ◽  
Joseph Langley
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Cord Injury

scholarly journals Rasch analysis of alcohol abuse and dependence diagnostic criteria in persons with spinal cord injury

Spinal Cord ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 55 (5) ◽  
pp. 497-501
Author(s):  
S Reslan ◽  
C Z Kalpakjian ◽  
R A Hanks ◽  
S R Millis ◽  
C H Bombardier
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Rasch Analysis ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Alcohol Abuse And Dependence

scholarly journals Cross-Cultural and Psychometric Properties Assessment of the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (11) ◽  
pp. 783 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando Pisconti ◽  
Suhaila Mahmoud Smaili Santos ◽  
Josiane Lopes ◽  
Jefferson Rosa Cardoso ◽  
Edson Lopes Lavado
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Cord Injury ◽  
Intra Class Correlation Coefficient

Introduction: The Exercise Self-Efficacy scale (ESES) is a reliable measure, in the English language, of exercise self-efficacy in individuals with spinal cord injury. The aim of this study was to culturally adjust and validate the Exercise Self-Efficacy scale in the Portuguese language.Material and Methods: The Exercise Self-Efficacy scale was applied to 76 subjects, with three-month intervals (three applications in total). The reliability was appraised using the intra-class correlation coefficient and Bland-Altman methods, and the internal consistency was evaluated using Cronbach´s alpha. The Exercise Self-Efficacy scale was correlated with the domains of the Quality of life Questionnaire SF-36 and Functional Independence Measure and tested using the Spearman rho coefficient.Results: The Exercise Self-Efficacy scale-Brazil presented good internal consistency (alpha 1 = 0.856; alpha 2 = 0.855; alpha 3 = 0.822) and high reliability in the test-retest (intra-class correlation coefficient = 0.97). There was a strong correlation between the Exercise Self-Efficacy scale-Brazil and the SF-36 only in the functional capacity domain (rho = 0.708). There were no changes in Exercise Self-Efficacy scale-Brazil scores between the three applications (p = 0.796).Discussion: The validation of the Exercise Self-Efficacy scale questionnaire permits the assessor to use it reliably in Portuguese speaking countries, since it is the first instrument measuring self-efficacy specifically during exercises in individuals with spinal cord injury. Furthermore, the questionnaire can be used as an instrument to verify the effectiveness of interventions that use exercise as an outcome.Conclusion: The results of the Brazilian version of the Exercise Self-Efficacy scale support its use as a reliable and valid measurement of exercise self-efficacy for this population.

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