The reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the school-based asthma and allergy screening questionnaires

Abstract Background Asthma is an important public health disease affecting children that may result in school absenteeism and hospitalization. This study aims to assess the validity, reliability, and diagnostic accuracy of the Turkish version of the asthma and allergy screening questionnaire. Methods This study included primary and secondary school students from grades 2 to 7 and their parents or caregivers. For validity, 40 children with asthma and 39 children with allergies diagnosed by the questionnaire were used to determine the sensitivity. The specificity was calculated by using the data of 100 children without asthma and allergies. The study was completed with the participation of 704 students and parents. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to assess item reliability. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was used to assess validity. Results When the cutoff point of the questionnaire was 2/3 for asthma, the sensitivity was 80.0% and 82.5% and the specificity was 56.6% and 76.8% according to the student and parent form, respectively. When the cutoff point of the questionnaire was 0/1 for allergies, the sensitivity was 74.4% and 84.6% and the specificity was 66.3% and 54.2% according to the student (SQ) and parent questionnaire (PQ), respectively. The reliability of test-retest correlation values (≥0.68) of asthma and allergy questionnaires were found to be statistically significant. The internal consistency Cronbach’s α values of the asthma SQ and PQ were 0.72 and 0.80, respectively. Conclusions According to the Turkish questionnaire for students and their parents, the sensitivity of asthma and allergy questionnaires was similar in proportion to the original questionnaire. The Turkish version of the questionnaire can be used for asthma and allergy screening in schools.

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The Reliability and Validity of Turkish Version of The School-Based Asthma and Allergy Screening Questionnaires

10.21203/rs.3.rs-244800/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Mahmut KILIC ◽

Ghaniya Ede ◽

Tugba Uzuncakmak

Keyword(s):

Reliability And Validity ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Turkish Version ◽

School Students ◽

Important Public Health Problem ◽

Parent Questionnaire ◽

School Based ◽

Children With Asthma ◽

Asthma And Allergy

Abstract Background: Asthma is an important public health problem affecting children, causing school absenteeism and hospitalization. The aim of this study is to assess the validity and reliability for diagnostic accuracy of the Turkish version of the asthma and allergy screening questionnaire.Methods: This study included primary and secondary school students from grades 2 to 7, and their parents or caregivers. For validity, 40 children with asthma and 39 children with allergy diagnosed by the questionnaire were used to determine the sensitivity, and specificity was calculated by using the data of 100 children without asthma and allergies. For reliability, the Spearman correlation was used for dependent groups, for validity, the Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis was used. Results: When the questionnaire cut-off point was 2/3 for asthma, according to the student and parent form, the sensitivity was 80.0% and 82.5%, and the specificity was 56.6% and 76.8%, respectively. When the questionnaire cut-off point was 0/1 for allergies, according to the student and parent questionnaire, the sensitivity was 74.4% and 84.6%, and the specificity was 66.3% and 54.2%, respectively. The reliability of the asthma and allergy questionnaires test-retest correlation values (≥0.68) of both questionnaires were found to be statistically significant. Conclusion: According to the Turkish questionnaire of the students and their parents, questionnaire sensitivity for asthma and allergy was similar in proportion to the original questionnaire. The Turkish version of the questionnaire can be used for asthma and allergy screening in schools.

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The Reliability and Validity of Turkish Version of the School-based Asthma and Allergy Screening Questionnaires

10.21203/rs.3.rs-136170/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Mahmut KILIC ◽

Ghaniya Ede ◽

Tugba Uzuncakmak

Keyword(s):

Reliability And Validity ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Turkish Version ◽

School Students ◽

Important Public Health Problem ◽

Screening Questionnaire ◽

Parent Questionnaire ◽

School Based ◽

Asthma And Allergy

Abstract The reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the school-based asthma and allergy screening questionnaireBackground: Asthma is an important public health problem affecting children, causing school absenteeism and hospitalization. The aim of this study is to assess the validity and reliability for diagnostic accuracy of the Turkish version of the asthma and allergy screening questionnaire.Methods: This study included primary and secondary school students from grades 2 to 7, and their parents or caregivers. For validity, 40 children with asthma and 39 children with allergy diagnosed by the questionnaire were used to determine the sensitivity, and specificity was calculated by using the data of 100 children without asthma and allergies. For reliability, the Spearman correlation was used for dependent groups, for validity, the Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis was used. Results: When the questionnaire cut-off point was 2/3 for asthma, according to the student and parent form, the sensitivity was 80.0% and 82.5%, and the specificity was 56.6% and 76.8%, respectively. When the questionnaire cut-off point was 0/1 for allergies, according to the student and parent questionnaire, the sensitivity was 74.4% and 84.6%, and the specificity was 66.3% and 54.2%, respectively. The reliability of the asthma and allergy questionnaires test-retest correlation values (≥0.68) of both questionnaires were found to be statistically significant. Conclusion: According to the Turkish questionnaire of the students and their parents, questionnaire sensitivity for asthma and allergy was similar in proportion to the original questionnaire. The Turkish version of the questionnaire can be used for asthma and allergy screening in schools.

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Psychometric Properties of the Behavior Assessment System for Children-3 Behavioral and Emotional Screening System Student-Report Form among a Predominantly Latinx Elementary School Sample

Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment ◽

10.1177/0734282920951065 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 073428292095106

Author(s):

Bridget V. Dever ◽

Kelsey Gaier

Keyword(s):

Elementary School ◽

Self Regulation ◽

Behavioral Outcomes ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Assessment System ◽

Behavior Assessment ◽

Screening System ◽

School Students ◽

School Based ◽

Test Retest Reliability

School-based universal screening for behavioral/emotional risk is a necessary first step in the identification of students who might need services within a behavioral response to intervention model. When choosing among the available screening measures, psychometric information such as reliability and validity of the scores is critical to inform such decisions. The purpose of the present study was to examine the reliability and validity of the Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC)-3 Behavioral and Emotional Screening System (BESS) Student-report screening measure within a predominantly Latinx sample of 210 elementary school students. The proposed three-factor structure was generally upheld. The results supported adequate to strong test–retest reliability and internal consistency of both the overall score and the subscales (self-regulation, internalizing, and personal adjustment). Finally, the BASC-3 BESS Student also correlated to concurrent and future academic and behavioral outcomes, although the strength varied by domain.

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A Reliable Tool for Assessing MCI and Dementia: Validation Study of DemTect for Turkish Population

American Journal of Alzheimer s Disease & Other Dementias® ◽

10.1177/1533317520949805 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 35 ◽

pp. 153331752094980

Author(s):

Gozde Sengul Aycicek ◽

Hatice Çalıskan ◽

Cemile Ozsurekci ◽

Pelin Unsal ◽

Josef Kessler ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cognitive Impairment ◽

Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽

Interrater Reliability ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Screening Tools ◽

Turkish Version ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Reliable Tool ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Background and Aim: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia prevalence are expected to increase with aging. The DemTect is a very quick and easy tool to administer and recognize the early stages of dementia and MCI. In this study we aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of a Turkish version of the DemTect and define cut off values for different age and educational levels. One of our aims is also to compare the sensitivity and specifity of the DemTect to other common screening tools. Patients and Methods: Fifty-four patients with MCI, 55 patients with dementia and 91 patients with subjective memory complaints (SMC) were enrolled in the study. The DemTect was translated into Turkish by forward-backward translation and compared with the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), the Quick Mild Cognitive Impairment Turkish version (QMCI-TR) and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). In order to test interrater reliability, the DemTect was administered to 11 patients, on the same day, by 2 trained raters. To establish test–retest reliability, the same rater scored the tool a second time on 11 patients within 2 weeks. Results: The median age of the patients was 73 (min-max: 65–90) years, 54.5% were female. We found a strong correlation between DemTect scores and the MMSE, the QMCI, and the MoCA (r = 0.725, r = 0.816, r = 0.821, respectively; p < 0.001). In ROC analysis, the cut-off point of the DemTect to differentiate MCI from SMC was 11.5 with 92.6% sensitivity, 91.2% specificity, AUC 0.973 and the cut-off point of the DemTect to differentiate dementia from SMC was 9.5 with 96.4% sensitivity, 100% specificity, AUC 0.916. Cronbach α was 0.823. Intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.873 (95% CI: 0.598–0.964) for interrater reliability and 0.966 (95% 0.777–0.982) for test-retest reliability (Cronbach α = 0.932, 0.966 respectively). Conclusion: The DemTect is a very reliable tool to assess Turkish patients with MCI and dementia.

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Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Reintegration to Normal Living Index in Amputees

OTJR Occupation Participation and Health ◽

10.1177/1539449220905794 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 40 (3) ◽

pp. 151-158

Author(s):

Senem Demirdel ◽

Kezban Bayramlar

Keyword(s):

Correlation Coefficient ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Short Form ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Turkish Version ◽

Alpha Coefficient ◽

Sf 36 ◽

Test Retest Reliability

In our country, outcome measures are needed to evaluate the results of occupational therapy in amputees. This study aimed to cross-culturally adapt the Reintegration to Normal Living Index (RNLI) and to evaluate the reliability and validity of a Turkish version of the RNLI. The Turkish version of the RNLI was applied to 120 amputees. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) were used to determine internal consistency and test–retest reliability, respectively. Criterion validity was assessed using Short Form 36 (SF-36). The Turkish version of the RNLI presented reliable results in repeated assessments (ICC = .88), and the internal consistency of the RNLI was high (Cronbach’s α coefficient = .89). A statistically significant relationship was found between RNLI and SF-36 ( p < .05). The Turkish RNLI is a reliable and valid tool to evaluate the level of reintegration to normal living for amputees.

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