scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of the Thai Version of the International Hip Outcome Tool in Young to Middle-Aged Physically Active Adults With Hip Disorders

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 232596712110420
Author(s):  
Pisit Lertwanich ◽  
Siwa Loog-in ◽  
Chaturong Pornrattanamaneewong ◽  
Phob Ganokroj
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Consistency Test ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Outcome Tool ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Active Adults

Background: The International Hip Outcome Tool (iHOT-33), which is a self-administered questionnaire that contains 33 questions, was developed to evaluate young to middle-aged physically active adults with hip pathology. Purpose: To translate and cross-culturally adapt the iHOT-33 to create a Thai version of the iHOT-33 (TH-iHOT-33) and to determine the validity and reliability of the TH-iHOT-33. Study Design: Cohort study (diagnosis); Level of evidence, 3. Methods: Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the iHOT-33 were performed according to international guidelines. Patients aged 18 to 60 years with hip disorders who had a score ≥4 on a modified version of the Tegner activity scale completed the TH-iHOT-33 twice, 2 weeks apart. The Thai versions of the HOOS (Hip disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score) and EQ-5D-5L (European Quality of Life–5 Dimensions–5 Levels) were also completed at baseline. At 2 weeks, the Global Perceived Effect scale was completed in addition to the TH-iHOT-33. The statistical testing for validity included construct validity and hypotheses testing. Internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and measurement error were analyzed to determine reliability. Results: The iHOT-33 was successfully translated and cross-culturally adapted to create the TH-iHOT-33. Seventy-two patients with various hip disorders participated in this study. Of the predefined hypotheses used for construct validity, 86% were confirmed. A Cronbach alpha of 0.98 (95% CI, 0.97-0.99) demonstrated excellent internal consistency. Test-retest reliability was high, with an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.83 (95% CI, 0.73-0.90). The standard error of measurement was 5.1 points. The smallest detectable change was 14.2 points at the individual level and 1.9 points at the group level. The minimal important change was 10.9 points. The TH-iHOT-33 had no observable floor or ceiling effects. Conclusion: The TH-iHOT-33 is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing the functional status and health-related quality of life of young to middle-aged physically active Thai adults with hip disorders.

scholarly journals Determining the psychometric properties of a novel questionnaire to measure “preparedness for the future” (Prep FQ)

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daren K. Heyland ◽  
J. Paige Pope ◽  
Xuran Jiang ◽  
Andrew G. Day
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Well Being ◽  
High Quality ◽  
The Future ◽  
Quality Of Death ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background People are living longer than ever before. However, with living longer comes increased problems that negatively impact on quality of life and the quality of death. Tools are needed to help individuals assess whether they are practicing the best attitudes and behaviors that are associated with a future long life, high quality of life, high quality of death and a satisfying post-death legacy. The purpose of paper is to describe the process we used to develop a novel questionnaire (“Preparedness for the Future Questionnaire™ or Prep FQ”) and to define its psychometric properties. Methods Using a multi-step development procedure, items were generated, for the new questionnaire after which the psychometric properties were tested with a heterogeneous sample of 502 Canadians. Using an online polling panel, respondents were asked to complete demographic questions as well as the Prep-FQ, Global Rating of Life Satisfaction, the Keyes Psychological Well-Being scale and the Short-Form 12. Results The final version of the questionnaire contains 34 items in 8 distinct domains (“Medico-legal”, “Social”, “Psychological Well-being”, “Planning”, “Enrichment”, “Positive Health Behaviors”, “Negative Health Behaviors”, and “Late-life Planning”). We observed minimum missing data and good usage of all response options. The average overall Prep FQ score is 51.2 (SD = 13.3). The Cronbach alphas assessing internal reliability for the Prep FQ domains ranged from 0.33 to 0.88. The intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) used to assess the test–retest reliability had an overall score of 0.87. For the purposes of establishing construct validity, all the pre-specified relationships between Prep FQ and the other questionnaires were met. Conclusion Analyses of this novel measure offered support for its face validity, construct validity, test–retest reliability, and internal consistency. With the development of this useful and valid scale, future research can utilize this measure to engage people in the process of comprehensively assessing and improving their state of preparedness for the future, tracking their progress along the way. Ultimately, this program of research aims to improve the quality and quantity of peoples live by helping them ‘think ahead’ and ‘plan ahead’ on the aspects of their daily life that matter to their future.

Measuring Patient-Reported Health-Related Quality of Life in Velopharyngeal Insufficiency: Reliability and Validity of the Brazilian Portuguese Version of the VELO Instrument

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 (9) ◽  
pp. 1195-1205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Denadai ◽  
Cassio Eduardo Raposo-Amaral ◽  
Anelise Sabbag ◽  
Rafael Andrade Ribeiro ◽  
Celso Luiz Buzzo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Velopharyngeal Insufficiency ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Objective: To test the Brazilian Portuguese velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) Effects on Life Outcome (VELO) instrument for reliability and validity. Design: Cross-sectional methodological study. Setting: Tertiary craniofacial medical center. Participants: Participants with VPI (VPI group, n = 60), with cleft and without VPI (no VPI/cleft group, n = 60), and with no cleft nor VPI (no VPI/no cleft group, n = 60) and their parents (n = 180). Interventions: All patients with VPI 8+ years old and their parents completed the Brazilian–Portuguese VELO instrument and other questionnaires (Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory4.0, PedsQL4.0; Pediatric Voice-Related Quality of Life, PVRQOL; and Intelligibility in Context Scale, ICS) at baseline; patients with VPI and their parents completed the VELO instrument again 2 weeks later. Main Outcome Measures: The VELO instrument was tested for internal consistency, test–retest reliability, discriminant validity (participants with VPI against participants with no VPI), concurrent validity against other questionnaires, criterion validity against hypernasality severity, and construct validity against nasal air emission and overall velopharyngeal competence (speech construct) and velopharyngeal gap (anatomic construct). Results: The VELO had excellent internal consistency (Cronbach α 0.99 for parents and 0.98 for participants with VPI) and test–retest reliability (all intraclass correlation coefficient > 0.87). The VELO discriminated well between VPI group and unaffected groups (all P < .05). The VELO was significantly correlated with the PedsQL4.0, PVRQOL, and ICS (– r > 0.75; P < .001). The VELO met criterion validity, speech construct validity, and anatomic construct validity ( r > 0.7; P < .001). Conclusions: The Brazilian-Portuguese VELO instrument demonstrated reliability (internal consistency and test–retest) and validity (discriminant, concurrent, criterion, and construct).

Validation of Persian Individualized Neuromuscular Quality of Life in patients with muscular dystrophies

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamyar Moradi ◽  
Shirin Jamal-Omidi ◽  
Maryam Masoudi1 ◽  
Sayna Bagheri ◽  
Shahriar Nafissi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Neuromuscular Disorders ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Group Validity ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background: Neuromuscular disorders affect physical and mental aspects of a patient and in other words alter the patients’ quality of life (QOL). In the present study, we investigated the validity and reliability of the Persian version of Individualized Neuromuscular QOL (INQOL) to provide a better insight into patients’ QOL. Methods: Original version of the INQOL was translated backward and then forward. The resultant Persian version and a standard questionnaire, 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), were then given to 83 participants with neuromuscular disorders. Internal consistency, known-group validity, concurrent validity, and test-retest reliability were assessed. Results: The scores of matched sections for QOL in the two questionnaires were favorably correlated (P < 0.05). Correlation between test and retest scores was also significant (P < 0.05). Moreover, the Cronbach’s alpha of 0.82 was representative of robust internal consistency between INQOL covering sections. Conclusion: The Persian version of the INQOL can be used in clinical and research practice to detect changes in QOL which are related to neuromuscular disorders, due to its favorably reliable and valid characteristics.

Construct Validity and Reliability of the Questionnaire on the Quality of Physician–Patient Interaction in Adults With Hypertension

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 17E-30E
Author(s):  
Ronald L. Hickman ◽  
John M. Clochesy ◽  
Breanna Hetland ◽  
Marym Alaamri
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Reliable Measure ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Patient Interaction ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Physician Patient

Background and Purpose: There are limited reliable and valid measures of the patient– provider interaction among adults with hypertension. Therefore, the purpose of this report is to describe the construct validity and reliability of the Questionnaire on the Quality of Physician–Patient Interaction (QQPPI), in community-dwelling adults with hypertension. Methods: A convenience sample of 109 participants with hypertension was recruited and administered the QQPPI at baseline and 8 weeks later. Results: The exploratory factor analysis established a 12-item, 2-factor structure for the QQPPI was valid in this sample. The modified QQPPI proved to have sufficient internal consistency and test– retest reliability. Conclusions: The modified QQPPI is a valid and reliable measure of the provider–patient interaction, a construct posited to impact self-management, in adults with hypertension.

scholarly journals Penilaian Properti Psikometrik Instrumen Kualitas Hidup (HRQol) pada Populasi Umum: Tinjauan Sistematik

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Restu Nur Hasanah Haris ◽  
Rahmat Makmur ◽  
Tri Murti Andayani ◽  
Susi Ari Kristina
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Population ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Ceiling Effect ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Sf 36

Quality of life (HRQoL) is a measure of a person's health in physical, spiritual, and emotional, and role functions in the society. Measurement of quality of life (HRQoL) is an important thing to understand and evaluate. Measurements are carried out not only on patients but also on the general population with the use of specific or generic instruments. The instrument used requires a psychometric properties test to ensure its validity and reliability. This article aims to conduct a systematic review of the psychometric properties of quality of life (HRQoL) instruments in the general population. Articles were collected in December 1st to 5th, 2018, from Pubmed and Google Scholar. The assessment was carried out using the checklist properties according to the cohen criteria and included the content validity, construct validity, internal consistency reliability, test-retest, ceiling effect and the level of credibility of the instruments. Among 80 articles obtained there were 24 articles that fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Short Form-36 (SF-36) instrument is the most widely used instrument in measuring the quality of life in the general population (26.6%). Some instruments have not been tested according to the criteria, while almost all instruments show a good level of validation of construct validity using convergent and discriminat validity with cronbach alpha values > 0.7. Test-retest reliability provides a good correlation. Some instruments show a ceiling effect. According to the assessment, the SF-36, SF-6D, EQ-5D, SF-12 and PedsQoL instruments are considered as established instruments. Further validation testing is needed to provide and support the measurement of subsequent quality of life (HRQoL) instruments.

scholarly journals Validation of Kiswahili Version of WHOQOLHIVBREF questionnaire among people living with HIV/AIDS in Tanzania: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuru Kondo ◽  
Tumbwene Mwansisya ◽  
Eric Aghan ◽  
Riaz Ratansi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
Hiv Aids

AbstractBackgroundQuality of life is an important element of surveillance in people living with HIV/AIDS. WHO has developed an HIV specific quality of life tool (WHOQOLHIV-Bref) for assessing Quality of life of HIV individuals. This tool takes into account the different cultural variations that exist worldwide and hence enable assessment of the quality of life across different cultures. Despite its preliminary sound validity and reliability from several studies, the developers recommend it to be validated in different cultures to fully assess its psychometric properties before its adaptation.ObjectivesTo evaluate the validity and reliability of WHOQOLHIV-Bref questionnaire in Tanzanian culture among people living with HIV/AIDS.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study of 103 participants interviewed using a Kiswahili WHOQOLHIV-BREF questionnaire. Of, these participants 47 participants were enrolled to repeat an interview two weeks later. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were analyzed. Validity was assessed through analysis of translational, concurrent, convergent and discriminant validity while the model performance was assessed by Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis.ResultsThe mean age of the participants was 40.5 ± 9.702 years. Translation validity was assessed through the WHO translational protocol and was found to be good. The internal consistency and test-retest reliability of the Kiswahili version of WHOQOL-HIV BREF were excellent: Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.89-0.90, and ICC of 0.92 p < 0.01 respectively. Concurrent valid was excellent, significant correlations were noted across all domains (correlation coefficient r > 0.3) except for physical and spiritual domains. Confirmatory factor analysis found that the six domain produced an acceptable fit to the data. The convergent and divergent validities were satisfactory.ConclusionKiswahili WHOQOLHIV-Bref was found to be reliable and valid questionnaire among Tanzanian people living with HIV/AIDS. These findings provide support for the use of this tool in assessing the quality of life in Tanzania.

scholarly journals The impact of the quality of life perception on the self-esteem of physically active adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Daniel Vicentini de Oliveira ◽  
José Roberto Andrade do Nascimento Júnior ◽  
Renan Codonhato ◽  
Thayna Da Silva Zamboni ◽  
Adriele Tarini dos Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation ◽  
Spearman’S Rank Correlation Coefficient ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Active Adults

This study aimed at investigating the impact of the quality of life perception on the self-esteem of physically active adults. A total of 63 male and female swimming practitioners (38.13 ± 11.72) were evaluated. A socio-demographic questionnaire, WHOQOL-Bref Scale, and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale were used as tools. For data analysis the descriptive statistics, Kolmogorov-Smirnov Test, Mann-Whitney U Test, Spearman’s Rank Correlation Coefficient, and the Univariate Multiple Regression were used. No significant differences were found either for the quality of life or the self-esteem between sexes; there was a significant positive correlation (p < 0.05) among the physical (r = 0.37), psychological (r = 0.36) and environmental (r = 0.30) domains with self-esteem. The regression model explained 20% of the self-esteem variability, with moderate and significant pathways of the physical (β = 0.23) and psychological (β = 0.23) domains, whereas the environmental domain did not show a significant predictive relation (p = 0.988) with self-esteem. It is concluded that a higher quality of life perception may result in a higher self-esteem for physically active adults. 

Validity and reliability of the MSQ LI in cognitively impaired patients with multiple sclerosis

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 621-626 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Ann Marrie ◽  
Deborah M Miller ◽  
Gordon J Chelune ◽  
Jeffrey A Cohen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cognitively Impaired ◽  
Validity And Reliability

Multiple sclerosis (MS) has important effects on quality of life but it is unknown how cognitive impairment affects the ability to assess or report this. O ur objective was to determine whether cognitive impairment negatively affects the construct validity and the reliability of the Multiple Sclerosis Q uality of Life Inventory (MSQLI). A neuropsychological test batter y and the Multiple Sclerosis Functional C omposite (MSFC) were administered to a sample of 136 patients referred for cognitive testing by their neurologists. A ge, sex, educatio n and ethnicity-adjusted T scores were calculated for each cognitive variable. C ognitive impairment was defined as any T score less than the fifth percentile. The MSQ LI was administered prior to neuropsychological testing and readministered one to four weeks later. C orrelations between the MSFC and the SF-36 were determined and compared between the cognitively impaired and unimpaired groups as the main test of construct validity. Test -retest and internal consistency reliability of each of the scales were compared for the impaired and unimpaired groups. Seventy-six (56%) patients were cognitively impaired. C onstruct validity and internal consistency reliability did not differ between the cognitively impaired and unimpaired groups. Test -retest reliability was lower for the bladder and vision scales in the impaired group, but remained acceptable for the bladder scale (r >0.7). C ognitive impairment, a common MS manifestation, does not appear to reduce the reliability or validity of the MSQ LI as a patient self-report measure of health status and quality of life.

scholarly journals Quality of life and health status in middle-aged presumed healthy Slovenian family practice attendees

2021 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 182-189
Author(s):  
Matic Tement ◽  
Polona Selič-Zupančič
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Aged Patients ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Clinical Variables ◽  
Related Quality

Abstract Background There is a gap in our knowledge of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in a population presumed healthy, so this study aimed to assess the associations between HRQoL, demographics and clinical variables. Methods The participants were attendees, presumed healthy, at 40 pre-selected model family medicine practices (MFMPs), aged between 30 and 65 years and recruited during a preventive check-up in 2019. Each MFMP pragmatically invited 30 attendees to voluntarily participate. The EQ-5D questionnaire was administered as a measure of HRQoL; the independent variables were demographic characteristics, smoking, alcohol consumption, stress perception, physical activity, signs of depression, cardiovascular risk, body mass index, blood pressure values, and blood sugar and lipidogram laboratory test values. Ordinal logistic regression was used to calculate associations between self-assessed quality of life, demographics, and clinical variables, with P<0.05 set as statistically significant. Results Of 986 participants, 640 (64.9%) were women and 346 (35.1%) men, aged 42.7±8.6 years. The average values for the EQ-5D-3L were 0.91±0.15. In the multivariate model, a positive association between adequate physical activity (p=0.003), and a negative association between higher age (p<0.001), female gender (p=0.009), signs of depression (p<0.001), stress (p=0.013), and EQ-5D score were identified. Conclusion Given that physical activity was shown to be positively associated with HRQoL, it is of the utmost importance for family physicians to motivate their middle-aged patients, especially women and those with signs of depression and excessive stress, to adopt a more rigorously physically active lifestyle.

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