scholarly journals Psychometric validation of the Polish version of the Central Sensitization Inventory in subjects with chronic spinal pain

BMC Neurology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Kosińska ◽  
Beata Tarnacka ◽  
Paweł Turczyn ◽  
Grażyna Gromadzka ◽  
Małgorzata Malec-Milewska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Central Sensitization ◽  
Spinal Pain ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Control Subjects ◽  
Polish Version ◽  
Healthy Control ◽  
Central Sensitization Inventory ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Chronic Spinal Pain

Abstract Background Central sensitization is an amplification of neuronal signaling within the central nervous system. The Central Sensitization Inventory was introduced in 2012. A Polish version of the CSI (CSI-Pol) was developed in 2019, but it was not psychometrically validated. The aim of this study was to validate the CSI-Pol in a sample of Polish-speaking patients with chronic spinal pain and compare them with a group of healthy control subjects. Methods The CSI-Pol was administered to 151 patients with chronic spinal pain recruited from two centers. It was re-administered 7 days later. The psychometric properties were then evaluated, including test-retest reliability, construct validity, factor structure and internal consistency. We correlated the CSI-Pol with functional scales, depression and social support scales and compared CSI-Pol scores in the clinical subjects with 30 healthy control subjects recruited from medical staff and their families. Results The CSI-Pol demonstrated excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s α =0,933) and test-retest reliability (Intraclass Correlation Coefficients - ICC =0.96), as well as significant positive associations with other patient-reported scales, including the Neck Disability Index (r = 0.593), Revised Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire (r = 0.422), and other measures of functional and depressive states. An exploratory factor analysis resulted in a 4-factor model. CSI-Pol scores in the clinical sample (35.27 ± 17.25) were significantly higher than the control sample (23.3 ± 8.9). Conclusion The results of this study suggest that the CSI-Pol may be a useful clinical tool for assessing central sensitization related symptoms and guiding appropriate treatment in Polish-speaking patients with spinal pain.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the central sensitization inventory

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 518-526
Author(s):  
Ela Düzce Keleş ◽  
Murat Birtane ◽  
Galip Ekuklu ◽  
Cumhur Kılınçer ◽  
Okan Çalıyurt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Central Sensitization ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Spinal Pain ◽  
Psychometric Validation ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Central Sensitization Inventory ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Chronic Spinal Pain

Objectives: The aim of this study was to translate the Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI) into the Turkish language, to perform a psychometric validation, and to investigate its reliability in patients with chronic spinal pain with an organic origin, patients with fibromyalgia, and pain-free control individuals. Patients and methods: Between April 2016 and February 2017, the translation of the original English version of the CSI into Turkish was performed using the forward-backward translation method. A total of 100 fibromyalgia patients (6 males, 94 females; mean age: 45.0±8.4 years; range, 25 to 60 years), 100 patients with chronic spinal pain with an identified organic origin (CSPO), (10 males, 90 females; mean age: 43.8±9.7 years; range, 21 to 60 years), and 100 healthy controls (8 males, 92 females; mean age: 35.8±10.1 years; range, 25 to 55 years) were included in the study. Demographic characteristics were collected. Test-retest reliability was determined by re-administering the CSI-Turkish (CSI-Turk) two weeks after the first application. Results: The internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) was found to be 0.92 and the intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.93. Patients with fibromyalgia, a very common central sensitivity syndrome (CSS), had the highest mean CSI-Turk scores, and healthy controls had the lowest. Using the recommended cut-off score of 40 resulted in 87% sensitivity and 90% specificity in distinguishing between fibromyalgia and control individuals. Conclusion: This study suggests that the CSI-Turk can be effectively used as a screening tool to elucidate CS-related symptomology among patients with chronic pain with a high internal consistency, test-retest reliability, sensitivity, and specificity.

VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE POLISH VERSION OF THE TILBURG FRAILTY INDICATOR (TFI)

2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
I. UCHMANOWICZ ◽  
B. JANKOWSKA-POLAŃSKA1, ◽  
B. UCHMANOWICZ ◽  
K. KOWALCZUK ◽  
R.J.J. GOBBENS
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Tilburg Frailty Indicator ◽  
Polish Version ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Frailty Indicator

Background: In the last decade, studies on frailty have become increasingly frequent in the literature on aging, and also the number of available questionnaires regarding frailty has increased over the years. Therefore, the choice of which questionnaire to use is becoming more difficult. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Polish version of the Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI), an instrument that identifies frailty in the elderly population. Design: Setting, and Participants. The study was carried out in a community-based setting in Wrocław, Poland. Nurses and doctors (general practitioners) administered the TFI in primary care facilities. Participants included a sample of 212 community dwelling elderly aged 60 or older (mean age:70.6 SD≥7.16). Measurements: The validation (assessment of face validity, content validity) was carried out in accordance with the literature. The Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI) consists of two different parts. One part addresses the potential determinants of frailty and the other specifically addresses the components of frailty, covering its physical, psychological and social domains. Scale reliability was estimated using two methods: Cronbach’s alpha, measuring the scale’s internal consistency, and the test-retest method, determining the scale’s absolute stability. To assess test-retest reliability, the same group was re-interviewed by the same observer within 10-14 days of the first interview. Results: The test-retest reliability showed a high level of agreement for all items of the instrument, with values ranging from 96 to 100%. The Cronbach’s Alpha internal consistency was 0.74. Conclusion: The Polish version of the TFI proved to be a valid and reproducible tool for assessment of Frailty Syndrome for the Polish population. We would recommend to be used as the screening tool to assess frailty.

scholarly journals Cultural adaptation of the Polish version of the PAH-SYMPACT questionnaire (PL)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathie Sarzyńska ◽  
Jacek Polański ◽  
Grzegorz Kopeć ◽  
Ewa Mroczek ◽  
Beata Jankowska-Polańska
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Clinical Status ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Polish Version ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare chronic disease that significantly affects patients' ability to perform daily activities, decreasing physical and mental well-being and social functioning. Symptoms of the disease increase as it progresses, leading to disability and death. In addition, the quality of life of patients deteriorates as the disease progresses and may reflect the effectiveness of the therapy used. Most questionnaires used in PAH clinical trials are generic quality-of-life (QoL) measures that may do not adequately reflect the clinical status and symptoms, changes in health status, or prognosis of patients with PAH. The purpose of this study was to translate and culturally adapt the Polish version of the PAH-SYMPACT questionnaire to reflect the severity of symptoms and their effects on patients’ daily functioning. Material and methods: The study included 55 patients with PAH treated, as part of a pulmonary hypertension treatment program in Poland. Validation of this questionnaire met the guidelines for translation and validation of questionnaires, which are set out in the document on the process of translation and adaptation of World Health Organization tools. Reliability was tested using a measure of internal consistency (Cronbach's α) and test-retest reliability. Correctness was confirmed using known group validity.Results: Moderate internal consistency (Cronbach's) was found for all questionnaire domains (cardiopulmonary symptoms α=0.706; cardiovascular symptoms α=0.806, physical effects α=0.904, psychological effects α=0.817) and test-retest reliability was satisfactory. The PAH-SYMPACT questionnaire (PL) met all validation criteria and can be used to assess quality of life in patients with PAH.Conclusion: Psychometric evaluation of the Polish version of the PAH-SYMPACT (PL) indicates that it is a reliable and valid measure tool to detect quality of life patients with PAH.

Test–retest reliability of [18F]PBR111 binding to translocator protein (TSPO) in young healthy control subjects

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. S214
Author(s):  
L. De Picker ◽  
J. Ottoy ◽  
S. Deleye ◽  
J. Verhaeghe ◽  
S. Stroobants ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Translocator Protein ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Control Subjects ◽  
Healthy Control ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

scholarly journals Cultural adaptation of the Polish version of the PAH-SYMPACT questionnaire (PL)

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
K Sarzynska ◽  
J Polanski ◽  
G Kopec ◽  
E Mroczek ◽  
B Jankowska-Polanska
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Clinical Status ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Polish Version ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare chronic disease that significantly affects patients" ability to perform daily activities, decreasing physical and mental well-being and social functioning. Symptoms of the disease increase as it progresses, leading to disability and death. In addition, the quality of life of patients deteriorates as the disease progresses and may reflect the effectiveness of the therapy used. Most questionnaires used in PAH clinical trials are generic quality-of-life (QoL) measures that may do not adequately reflect the clinical status and symptoms, changes in health status, or prognosis of patients with PAH. Purpose The purpose of this study was to translate and culturally adapt the Polish version of the PAH-SYMPACT questionnaire to reflect the severity of symptoms and their effects on daily functioning. Material and methods The study included 55 patients with PAH treated, as part of a pulmonary hypertension treatment program in Poland. Patients were asked to complete the PAH-SYMPACT questionnaire. After about 2 weeks, a follow-up was carried out. Validation of this questionnaire met the guidelines for translation and validation of questionnaires, which are set out in the document on the process of translation and adaptation of World Health Organization tools.  Reliability was tested using a measure of internal consistency (Cronbach"s α) and test-retest reliability. Correctness was confirmed using known group validity. Results Moderate internal consistency (Cronbach"s) was found for all questionnaire domains (cardiopulmonary symptoms α=0.706; cardiovascular symptoms α=0.806, physical effects α=0.904, psychological effects α=0.817) and test-retest reliability was satisfactory. The PAH-SYMPACT questionnaire (PL) met all validation criteria and can be used to assess quality of life in patients with PAH. Conclusion Psychometric evaluation of the Polish version of the PAH-SYMPACT (PL) indicates that it is a reliable and valid measure tool to detect quality of life patients with PAH.

scholarly journals Reliability and validity of the Persian version of 5-D itching scale among patients with chronic kidney disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amin Kordi Yoosefinejad ◽  
Fatemeh Karjalian ◽  
Marzieh Momennasab ◽  
Shahrokh Ezzatzadegan Jahromi
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background Hemodialysis is considered a major therapeutic method for patients with chronic kidney disease. Pruritus is a common complaint of hemodialysis patients. The 5-D pruritus scale is amongst the most common tools to evaluate several dimensions of itch. Psychometric properties of the 5-D scale have not been evaluated in Persian speaking population with hemodialysis; hence, the objective of this study was to assess reliability and validity of the Persian version of the scale. Methods Ninety hemodialysis patients (men: 50, women: 40, mean age: 54.4 years) participated in this cross-sectional study. The final Persian version of 5-D scale was given to the participants. Tests Compared: One-third of the participants completed the scale twice within 3–7 days apart to evaluate test- retest reliability. Other psychometric properties including internal consistency, absolute reliability, convergent, discriminative and construct validity, floor/ceiling effects were also evaluated. Results The Persian 5-D scale has strong test-retest reliability (ICC= 0.98) and internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha= 0.99). Standard error of measurement and minimal detectable change were 0.33 and 0.91, respectively. Regarding convergent validity, the scale had moderate correlation with numeric rating scale (r =0.67) and quality of life questionnaire related to itch (r = 0.59). Exploratory factor analysis revealed two factors within the scale. No floor or ceiling effect was found for the scale. Conclusion The Persian version of 5-D the itching scale is a brief instrument with acceptable reliability and validity. Therefore, the scale could be used by experts, nurses, and other health service providers to evaluate pruritus among Persian speaking hemodialysis patients.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of the critical thinking disposition assessment test amongst medical students in China: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liyuan Cui ◽  
Yaxin Zhu ◽  
Jinglou Qu ◽  
Liming Tie ◽  
Ziqi Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Critical Thinking Disposition ◽  
Thinking Disposition ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background Critical thinking disposition helps medical students and professionals overcome the effects of personal values and beliefs when exercising clinical judgment. The lack of effective instruments to measure critical thinking disposition in medical students has become an obstacle for training and evaluating students in undergraduate programs in China. The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the CTDA test. Methods A total of 278 students participated in this study and responded to the CTDA test. Cronbach’s α coefficient, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, floor effects and ceiling effects were measured to assess the reliability of the questionnaire. Construct validity of the pre-specified three-domain structure of the CTDA was evaluated by explanatory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The convergent validity and discriminant validity were also analyzed. Results Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the entire questionnaire was calculated to be 0.92, all of the domains showed acceptable internal consistency (0.81–0.86), and the test-retest reliability indicated acceptable intra-class correlation coefficients (ICCs) (0.93, p < 0.01). The EFA and the CFA demonstrated that the three-domain model fitted the data adequately. The test showed satisfactory convergent and discriminant validity. Conclusions The CTDA is a reliable and valid questionnaire to evaluate the disposition of medical students towards critical thinking in China and can reasonably be applied in critical thinking programs and medical education research.

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