scholarly journals Development & Validation of Urdu Receptive Language Scale (URLS)

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghazal Awais Butt ◽  
Nazia Mumtaz ◽  
Ghulam Saqulain
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Receptive Language ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Test Items ◽  
Creative Commons ◽  
Index Value ◽  
High Level

Objectives: To develop “Urdu Receptive Language Scale (URLS)” for Urdu speaking Pakistani children of age 0-6 years. Methods: This exploratory study was done at mainstream schools and day care centers on children with normal language development between the ages of 0-6 years from 1st March 2016 to 31st August 2016, by using convenient sampling technique. Firstly, the items for the questionnaire were constructed from four sources: literature review, experts, parents and direct observation of 384 Children of same age. Secondly the constructed test items were sent to the field experts (SLP’s) for the purpose of improvement. Thirdly, after incorporation of suggestions, the improved items were securitized by Urdu experts and finalized. In the next step, these items were tested for Relevance, Ambiguity, Clarity and Simplicity from field experts. The developed scale was then analyzed for reliability and validity by SPSS Version-18. Results: Study resulted in a 59 items Urdu Receptive Language Scale with each age range having different test items distribution. The mean of the relevance, clarity, simplicity, and ambiguity of test items was 3.89. The Item content validity index value was one for each of the 59 items. The content validity index for the entire scale was also one. The Cronbach’s alpha was 0.948, which indicates a high level of internal consistency. Conclusion: The developed 59 Item Urdu Receptive Language Scale is reliable and valid tool for language assessment of Urdu speaking Pakistani children of 0-6 years age. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.7.3928 How to cite this:Butt GA, Mumtaz N, Saqulain G. Development & Validation of Urdu Receptive Language Scale (URLS). Pak J Med Sci. 2021;37(7):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.7.3928 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

scholarly journals Translation and Validation of the HPLP-II From English to Armenian

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoya Minasyan ◽  
Leslie C Hussey
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Disparities ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Health Promotion Behavior ◽  
Forward Translation ◽  
High Level ◽  
Translation And Validation

As the focus of healthcare shifts toward the social determinants of health, more information about health disparities between different ethnic communities is needed. The Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP-II) is an instrument that measures health promotion behavior across various cultural lines. This article describes the translation and validation of the HPLP-II from English to Armenian for the purpose of studying health promotion behavior among the hypertensive and normotensive Armenian American population and addressing health disparities among this community. Translating the HPLP-II required a multistep process to capture cultural linguistic adjustment. First, the researcher, a local bilingual professor, and a professional translation company each created a forward-translation. These three translations were combined by an editor to create one translation with the highest clarity. The researcher then submitted this translation to two bilingual community members for back-translation. A committee composed of the researcher, the community members, and a bilingual healthcare worker reviewed each back-translated item and adjusted those that lost their meanings. Another committee reviewed each item for clarity and consistency. The instrument was then given to five native speakers who were asked to read each question and verbally express what they understood it to be asking. After the researcher made adjustments based on this feedback, the instrument was given to a committee of nine bilingual experts, who reviewed each item and scored it.This multistep, iterative process resulted in an instrument with an item content validity index score of 0.90 (>0.78) and a scale content validity index of 0.96 (>0.90), and Cronbach’s a = 0.936, suggesting a high level of reliability. The HPLP-II can now be used in future studies regarding health promotion behavior among Armenian Americans.

Reliability and validity of the Salford-Scott Nursing Values Questionnaire in Turkish

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hatice Ulusoy ◽  
Güngör Güler ◽  
Gülay Yıldırım ◽  
Ecem Demir
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Professional Values ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Medicine Research ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Nursing Values

Background: Developing professional values among nursing students is important because values are a significant predictor of the quality care that will be provided, the clients’ recognition, and consequently the nurses’ job satisfaction. The literature analysis showed that there is only one validated tool available in Turkish that examines both the personal and the professional values of nursing students. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the reliability and validity of the Salford-Scott Nursing Values Questionnaire in Turkish. Design of the study: This study was a Turkish linguistic and cultural adaptation of a research tool. Participants and research context: The sample of this study consisted of 627 undergraduate nursing students from different geographical areas of Turkey. Two questionnaires were used for data collection: a socio-demographic form and the Salford-Scott Nursing Values Questionnaire. For the Salford-Scott Nursing Values Questionnaire, construct validity was examined using factor analyses. Ethical considerations: The study was approved by the Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Research Ethics Board. Students were informed that participation in the study was entirely voluntary and anonymous. Results: Item content validity index ranged from 0.66 to 1.0, and the total content validity index was 0.94. The Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin measure of sampling was 0.870, and Bartlett’s test of sphericity was statistically significant (x2 = 3108.714, p < 0.001). Construct validity was examined using factor analyses and the six factors were identified. Cronbach’s alpha was used to assess the internal consistency reliability and the value of 0.834 was obtained. Conclusion: Our analyses showed that the Turkish version of Salford-Scott Nursing Values Questionnaire has high validity and reliability.

scholarly journals Prosthetic and orthotic students’ attitudes toward addressing sexual health in their future profession

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 612-619 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristina Areskoug-Josefsson ◽  
Fredrik Thidell ◽  
Bo Rolander ◽  
Nerrolyn Ramstrand
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
Health Questionnaire ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Students Attitudes

Background: Prosthetists and orthotists have a responsibility to direct treatment toward enabling their clients to perform desired activities and to facilitate participation of their clients in all areas of life. This may include provision of assistive technologies to help clients meet goals related to participation in sexual activities. To help prosthetic and orthotic students develop competencies in dealing with the sexual health of their future clients, it is necessary to generate knowledge of their own perceived competence and capacity. Objectives: To explore prosthetic and orthotic students’ attitudes and competence toward working with sexual health and to evaluate reliability and validity of the Students’ Attitudes Towards Addressing Sexual Health questionnaire. Study design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Students enrolled in all three years of an undergraduate prosthetic and orthotic program were requested to complete the Students’ Attitudes Towards Addressing Sexual Health questionnaire ( n = 65). Reliability and validity were evaluated using the content validity index and Cronbach’s alpha. Results: Students felt unprepared to talk about sexual health with future clients and thought that they would be embarrassed if they raised the issue. No differences were identified between students enrolled in each of the three years of the program and few differences were observed between male and female students. The content validity index values were low but improved as the students’ level of education increased. Internal consistency of the questionnaire was acceptable ( α = 0.86). Conclusion: Prosthetic and orthotic students are unprepared to address sexual health issues with their future clients. There is a need to provide students with training related to sexual health issues. Clinical relevance This study indicates the need for additional education of prosthetic and orthotic students in issues related to sexual health and how to address sexual health issues with clients. Results can be used to develop training programs for students and will serve to improve the sexual health of individuals who receive prosthetic and orthotic services.

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of the Korean Version of the Anesthesia Surrendering Instrument

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 3065
Author(s):  
Hanna Lee ◽  
Ji-Soon Kang ◽  
Jeong-Won Han
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Korean Version ◽  
Item Level ◽  
Korean Adult ◽  
Study Population

This study examined the reliability and validity of the Korean version of the anesthesia surrendering instrument (ASI), which was originally developed to measure anesthesia surrendering in Swedish adults. The study population consisted of 306 patients who received general anesthesia for abdominal, breast, knee, hip, lower back, or shoulder surgery in ten hospitals across five regions of Korea from June to September 2019. The validity of the content, construct, and criterion used, and the reliability of the ASI were assessed. The results showed that the instrument had appropriate content validity; the item-level content validity index ranged between 0.80 and 1.00, and the scale-level content validity index was 0.90. The construct validity test results confirmed four sub-categories with a total of 26 items, and the internal consistency reliability tests showed Cronbach’s alpha values ranging between 0.71 and 0.88. The study findings confirmed the applicability of this instrument for measuring anesthesia surrendering in Korean adults. These results provide a foundation for future studies on anesthesia surrendering in Korean adult patients.

scholarly journals Development and Evaluation of Inexpensive Ultrasound Using A-Mode and M-Mode Signals to Identify Lung Depth and Avoid Risk of Pneumothorax in Acupuncture

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying-Ling Chen ◽  
Mark C. Hou ◽  
Shun-Chang Chang ◽  
Kai-Wen Chuang ◽  
Po-Yang Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Coefficient Of Variation ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Acupuncture Points ◽  
Medical Ultrasound ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Good Identification

Abstract Purpose To increase patient safety, ultrasound detection acupuncture (UDA) has been developed, which can detect a safe depth for acupuncturists to avoid causing pneumothorax. This study aims to develop and evaluate a single-transducer ultrasound for acupuncture (UFA) to promote UDA. Methods Special A-mode and M-mode signals were analyzed to identify the depth of the lung. Six subjects were recruited to test the reliability and validity of UFA on GB21, LV14 and BL43 acupuncture points. Results The result showed UFA’s coefficient of variation was less than 0.2 and no difference in age, gender, and BMI of the subjects statistically, demonstrating excellent reliability. However, the content validity index of 0.51 did not meet expectations. UFA has good reliability, but it cannot reach the level of medical ultrasound. UFA uses A-mode and the seashore sign of M-mode to make a good identification of the lung, and it would be useful in the promotion of UDA.

Establishing Face and Content Validity of a Survey to Assess Users’ Perceptions of Automated Vehicles

2020 ◽  
Vol 2674 (9) ◽  
pp. 538-547
Author(s):  
Justin Mason ◽  
Sherrilene Classen ◽  
James Wersal ◽  
Virginia P. Sisiopiku
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Automated Vehicles ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Adoption Of Technology ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Technology Acceptance Models ◽  
The Face

Fully automated vehicles hold promise for providing numerous societal benefits, including drastically reducing road fatalities. However, we know little about the adoption practices of individuals related to automated vehicles. To assess transportation users’ perceptions of automated vehicles, a 40-item survey was designed using guidance from several technology acceptance models. A focus group was used to assess face validity to ensure the items appeared credible and understandable to the layperson. Seven subject-matter experts rated items for their relevance to provide a content validity index for each item and for the overall survey. The final scale had a scale content validity index rating of 1.00, with 32 of 32 items rated greater than or equal to 0.86 and a scale content validity index of 0.96 (mean content validity index of all items), indicating acceptable content validity. The approach adopted in this study ensured the face and content validity of the survey and enhanced the items’ relevance, concision, and clarity. Future validation is required to assess scale reliability and validity. The paper provides an overview of models used for determining acceptance and adoption of technology and describes in detail the methodology used to establish face and content validity of the questionnaire survey developed for assessing adults’ perceptions of automated vehicles.

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of the Korean Anesthesia Surrendering Instrument

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanna Lee ◽  
Jeongwon Han ◽  
Jisoon Kang
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Anesthesia Induction ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Item Level ◽  
Korean Adult ◽  
Study Population

Abstract Background : In Korea, to reduce patients’ anxiety regarding anesthesia induction and to increase compliance, the nurses need a measurement for understanding of anesthesia surrendering. This study examined the reliability and validity of the Korean version of the anesthesia surrendering instrument (ASI), which was originally developed to measure anesthesia surrendering in Swedish adults. Methods: The study population consisted of 306 patients who received general anesthesia for abdominal, breast, knee, hip, lower back, or shoulder surgery in ten hospitals across five regions of Korea, from June to September 2019. We assessed the validity of the content, construct, and criterion used, as well as the reliability of the ASI. Results: The results showed that the instrument had appropriate content validity with the item-level content validity index ranging between 0.80 and 1.00 and a scale-level content validity index of 0.90. The construct validity test results showed that it comprised four sub-categories with a total of 26 items, and the internal consistency reliability tests showed Cronbach’s alpha values ranging between 0.71 and 0.88. In summary, the results confirmed that the Korean ASI had adequate reliability and validity. Conclusion: The study findings confirmed the applicability of this instrument for measuring anesthesia surrendering in Korean adults. Moreover, these results may be used in future studies on anesthesia surrendering in Korean adult patients.

scholarly journals Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Validity and Reliability of The Chinese Version of Miller Behavioral Style Scale

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiqi Zhuo ◽  
Changsheng Cui ◽  
Hongmin Liang ◽  
Yangjuan Bai ◽  
Qiulan Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Behavioral Style

Abstract Background: Health education basing on patients’ information-seeking style can improve the effect of health education and patients’ health outcomes. The Miller Behavioral Style Scale(C-MBSS) is widely used, but the Chinese version is lacking. The study aim was to test the reliability and validity of C-MBSS.Methods: The forward-back-translation procedure was adopted in the translation of the MBSS. Content validity was assessed in a panel of experts. In a sample of 1343 individuals including patients, patients’ caregivers, university students, and medical staff, reliability and construct validity were assessed using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and factor analysis.Results: The C-MBSS achieved conceptual and semantic equivalence with the original scale. The item-level content validity index (I-CVI) of each item ranged from 0.78 to 1, and the averaging scale-level content validity index (S-CVI/ Ave) was 0.95. Thecronbach`s alpha coefficient for the scale and sub-scales were over 0.6. The exploratory factor analysis resulted in 2-factor assumption for each hypothetical threat-evoking scenario. Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated a good fit between theoretical model and data, which provided confirmatory evidence for the second-order factor structure of 2-factor solution (Monitoring and Blunting).Conclusions: This study verified the reliability and validity of the C-MBSS and indicated that the C-MBSS can be used to identify individual`s information-seeking style in Chinese population.

scholarly journals Psychometric evaluation of medication safety competence scale for clinical nurses

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhen Yang ◽  
Fengmin Chen ◽  
Yingying Lu ◽  
Huijun Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Medication Safety ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Clinical Nurses ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Competence Scale

Abstract Background Nurses are the most important members of the health care system for medication safety, there are few tools to evaluate their medication safety competence. This study aimed to translate the Medication Safety Competence Scale into Chinese and validate its reliability and validity among clinical nurses. Methods A total of 894 clinical nurses were recruited from three cities in China. The original version of the Medication Safety Competence Scale was translated into Chinese using the backward and forward translation procedure. The reliability of the scale was measured by internal consistency, split-half reliability, and stability. The validity of the scale was assessed by the content validity index, exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. Results The Cronbach’s coefficient of the scale was 0.940, and the coefficient values for the six domains ranged between 0.843 and 0.948. The split-half reliability and stability were 0.671 and 0.703, respectively. The content validity index of the scale was 0.952. The 6-factor structure, supported by the eigenvalues, total variance explained, and scree plot accounted for 71.485 % of the total variance. Moreover, as a result of the confirmatory factor analysis, the average variance extracted values were 0.55 to 0.70, and the model fitting indexes were all in the acceptable range. Conclusions The Chinese version of the Medication Safety Competence Scale had ideal reliability and validity among clinical nurses. The evaluation results of the scale can provide a reference for nursing managers to formulate education plans and intervention measures to improve clinical nurses’ safe medication competence.

scholarly journals Turkish Reliability and Validity of The Ostomy Skin Tool

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Skin Condition ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Perfect Agreement ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Nurse Assessment ◽  
Peristomal Skin ◽  
Patients Experience

Background: Peristomal skin disorders are common problem. In respect of studies related to incidence of peristomal skin complication 12 to 76% of ostomy patients experience some type of peristomal skin problems. Objective: The aim of this study is to explore Turkish validity and reliability of Ostomy Skin Tool (OST). Methods: This is a methodological study planned to evaluate Turkish reliability and validity of OST. The OST consists of two parts. The first part of this tool is DET (Discolouration, Erosion, Tissue overgrowth) score tool, and second part is AIM (Assessment, Intervention and Monitoring) guide. For the DET Score tool reliability and validity, thirty peristomal skin photographs obtained from a stoma care unit archives were presented twice to two ostomy care nurses to determine intra and inter nurse assessment variability. For the AIM guide validity, content validity index calculated according to Lawshe’s content validity ratio. Results: The inter nurse agreement and the intra nurse agreement evaluated with Linear Weighting Kappa. According to the inter nurse assessment, there was a moderate to a substantial agreement (0,51-0,77). According to intra nurse assessment there was a perfect agreement (0,83-1). AIM Guide content validity index was found 0.99. According to this ratio, there is an agreement between experts and all the items were found essential. Conclusions: The Ostomy Skin Tool is valid and reliable tool. Implications for Practice: Turkish version of OST could provide a richer contribition to the assessment and intervention of peristomal skin condition in all settings to the ostomy care nurses.

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