Maternal confidence after birth in at-risk and not-at-risk mothers: internal and external validity of the Danish version of the Karitane Parenting Confidence Scale (KPCS)

Abstract: Recently, Duriez, Fontaine and Hutsebaut (2000) and Fontaine, Duriez, Luyten and Hutsebaut (2003) constructed the Post-Critical Belief Scale in order to measure the two religiosity dimensions along which Wulff (1991 , 1997 ) summarized the various possible approaches to religion: Exclusion vs. Inclusion of Transcendence and Literal vs. Symbolic. In the present article, the German version of this scale is presented. Results obtained in a heterogeneous German sample (N = 216) suggest that the internal structure of the German version fits the internal structure of the original Dutch version. Moreover, the observed relation between the Literal vs. Symbolic dimension and racism, which was in line with previous studies ( Duriez, in press ), supports the external validity of the German version.

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Young Adult Maternal Confidence Scale--Indonesian Version

PsycTESTS Dataset ◽

10.1037/t70959-000 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Desy Ayu Wardani ◽

Imami Nur Rachmawati ◽

Dewi Gayatri

Keyword(s):

Young Adult ◽

Maternal Confidence ◽

Confidence Scale

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Smaller twins are not at risk of neonatal morbidity compared to their larger co-twins

Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound ◽

10.1055/s-2008-1080768 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 29 (S 2) ◽

Author(s):

KJ Oh ◽

JH Lee ◽

JH Kang ◽

CW Park ◽

JS Park ◽

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Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Neonatal Morbidity ◽

Not At Risk

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of Tympanostomy tube outcomes in children at-risk and not at-risk for developmental delays.

Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ◽

10.3410/f.7262956.7511054 ◽

2010 ◽

Author(s):

Tony L Kille

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Developmental Delays ◽

Tympanostomy Tube ◽

Children At Risk ◽

Not At Risk

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Sarcopenia and Malnutrition Screening in Female Osteoporosis Patients—A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm10112344 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (11) ◽

pp. 2344

Author(s):

Franca Genest ◽

Dominik Rak ◽

Elisa Bätz ◽

Kerstin Ott ◽

Lothar Seefried

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Risk Groups ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Mineral Density ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Functional Deficits ◽

Complementary Approach ◽

Study Results ◽

Patients At Risk ◽

Not At Risk

Sarcopenia and malnutrition are important determinants of increased fracture risk in osteoporosis. SARC-F and MNA-SF are well-established questionnaires for identifying patients at risk for these conditions. We sought to evaluate the feasibility and potential added benefit of such assessments as well as the actual prevalence of these conditions in osteoporosis patients. We conducted a cross-sectional, single-center study in female osteoporosis patients ≥ 65 years (SaNSiBaR-study). Results of the sarcopenia (SARC-F) and malnutrition (MNA-SF) screening questionnaires were matched with a functional assessment for sarcopenia and data from patients’ medical records. Out of 107 patients included in the analysis, a risk for sarcopenia (SARC-F ≥ 4 points) and a risk for malnutrition (MNA-SF ≤ 11 points) was found in 33 (30.8%) and 38 (35.5%) patients, respectively. Diagnostic overlap with coincident indicative findings in both questionnaires was observed in 17 patients (16%). As compared to the respective not-at-risk groups, the mean short physical performance battery (SPPB) score was significantly reduced in both patients at risk for sarcopenia (7.0 vs. 10.9 points, p < 0.001) and patients at risk for malnutrition (8.7 vs. 10.5 points, p = 0.005). Still, confirmed sarcopenia according to EWGSOP2 criteria was present in only 6 (6%) of all 107 patients, with only 3 of them having an indicative SARC-F score. Bone mineral density was not significantly different in any of the at-risk groups at any site. In summary, applying SARC-F and MNA-SF in osteoporosis patients appears to be a complementary approach to identify individuals with functional deficits.

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A novel preference-informed complementary trial (PICT) design for clinical trial research influenced by strong patient preferences

Trials ◽

10.1186/s13063-021-05164-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Samina Ali ◽

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Gareth Hopkin ◽

Naveen Poonai ◽

Lawrence Richer ◽

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Keyword(s):

External Validity ◽

Treatment Options ◽

Internal Validity ◽

Clinical Effectiveness ◽

Drop Out ◽

Innovative Design ◽

Clinical Trial Research ◽

Research Questions ◽

Internal And External Validity ◽

Treatment Population

Abstract Background Patients and their families often have preferences for medical care that relate to wider considerations beyond the clinical effectiveness of the proposed interventions. Traditionally, these preferences have not been adequately considered in research. Research questions where patients and families have strong preferences may not be appropriate for traditional randomized controlled trials (RCTs) due to threats to internal and external validity, as there may be high levels of drop-out and non-adherence or recruitment of a sample that is not representative of the treatment population. Several preference-informed designs have been developed to address problems with traditional RCTs, but these designs have their own limitations and may not be suitable for many research questions where strong preferences and opinions are present. Methods In this paper, we propose a novel and innovative preference-informed complementary trial (PICT) design which addresses key weaknesses with both traditional RCTs and available preference-informed designs. In the PICT design, complementary trials would be operated within a single study, and patients and/or families would be given the opportunity to choose between a trial with all treatment options available and a trial with treatment options that exclude the option which is subject to strong preferences. This approach would allow those with strong preferences to take part in research and would improve external validity through recruiting more representative populations and internal validity. Here we discuss the strengths and limitations of the PICT design and considerations for analysis and present a motivating example for the design based on the use of opioids for pain management for children with musculoskeletal injuries. Conclusions PICTs provide a novel and innovative design for clinical trials with more than two arms, which can address problems with existing preference-informed trial designs and enhance the ability of researchers to reflect shared decision-making in research as well as improving the validity of trials of topics with strong preferences.

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Delinquency and reputational orientations of adolescent at‐risk and not‐at‐risk males and females

Educational Psychology ◽

10.1080/01443410802269872 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 28 (7) ◽

pp. 777-793 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Annemaree Carroll ◽

Steve Houghton ◽

Umneea Khan ◽

Carol Tan

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Males And Females ◽

Not At Risk ◽

Adolescent At Risk

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The Effect of a Voice-Centered Psycho-Educational Program on Maternal Self-Efficacy: A Feasibility Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18052537 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 2537

Author(s):

Helen Shoemark ◽

Marie Dahlstrøm ◽

Oscar Bedford ◽

Lauren Stewart

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Analysis ◽

Feasibility Study ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Educational Program ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Parenting Confidence ◽

Maternal Voice ◽

Bedtime Routine ◽

Infant Cues ◽

Confidence Scale

This study examined the effect of a brief psycho-educational program, Time Together, on maternal self-efficacy, mother-infant bonding, and mood/anxiety for community-based mothers. This program centered on maternal voice, timing of interplay, and recognition of infant cues. A convergent parallel mixed-methods design included quantitative measures: the Karitane Parenting Confidence Scale, the Mother-Infant Bonding Scale, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and State & Trait Anxiety Inventory, and a sequential qualitative analysis to elaborate on the quantitative findings. Significant changes on the Karitane Parenting Confidence Scale were found. Qualitative analysis of the participant interviews and reflective diaries from the two weeks following the psycho-educational program confirmed that participation enhanced mothers’ ability to understand their infant, to soothe their infant when distressed, to play and to establish an effective bedtime routine. This feasibility study indicated that this is a promising approach to improve early mother-infant interaction and maternal self-efficacy.

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