scholarly journals Analysis of validity and reliability of the adapted portuguese version of Antonovsky's Sense of Coherence Questionnaire among nursing professionals

2011 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise Rodrigues Costa Schmidt ◽  
Rosana Aparecida Spadoti Dantas
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Length Of Service ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Correlation Tests ◽  
Nursing Professionals

This methodological study aimed to evaluate the construct validity and reliability of the Brazilian-Portuguese version of Antonovsky's Sense of Coherence Questionnaire (ASCQ) among nursing professionals. The study included 211 professionals who worked in the surgical wards of eleven hospitals in a city in the interior of the State of Paraná-Brazil. The majority of participants were female (86.7%), with a mean length of service of 9.3 (SD=8.0) years. Construct validity was evaluated using Pearson correlation tests between the measures of sense of coherence and correlated constructs, obtaining strong negative correlations between sense of coherence and anxiety (r=-0.53) and sense of coherence and depression (r=-0.61). Internal reliability, assessed by Cronbach's alpha, obtained an acceptable value of 0.87. The Brazilian-Portuguese version of ASCQ maintained the psychometric properties of the original scale when used with nursing professionals.

scholarly journals Validation of the Core Beliefs Inventory (CBI) in Brazilian Portuguese

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 409-414
Author(s):  
Tayse Conter de Moura ◽  
Julia Candia Donat ◽  
Thiago Loreto Garcia da Silva ◽  
Adriane Xavier Arteche ◽  
Carolina Saraiva de Macedo Lisboa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Core Beliefs ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
The Core ◽  
Adequate Internal Consistency

Abstract Introduction Experiencing trauma may entail psychopathological consequences, but also changes considered to be positive (i.e., posttraumatic growth). For positive change to occur, an impact on the beliefs of individuals is required, which may be measured through the Core Beliefs Inventory (CBI). The objective of this study was to validate the Brazilian Portuguese version of the CBI. Methods A total of 248 university students (65.7% female) answered the following assessment instruments: sociodemographic data sheet, Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI), Posttraumatic Symptoms Checklist – Clinician Version (PCL-5) and the CBI. Psychometric properties of the CBI were assessed by conducting an exploratory factor analysis through a principal component analysis with varimax rotation. Internal consistency (Cronbach’s α) and convergent validity (Pearson correlation between instruments) were also investigated. Results The total scale showed adequate internal consistency (α = 0.83). A single factor solution explained 42.63% of the variance of the CBI. Significant correlations were found between CBI and PTGI, and between CBI and PCL-5. Conclusion The psychometric properties indicated adequate internal consistency and construct validity of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the CBI.

scholarly journals Validation of an Online Assessment of Orthopedic Surgery Residents' Cognitive Skills and Preparedness for Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 435-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet Shanedling ◽  
Ann Van Heest ◽  
Michael Rodriguez ◽  
Matthew Putnam ◽  
Julie Agel
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Carpal Tunnel Release ◽  
Technical Skills ◽  
Skills Assessment ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery

Abstract Background Surgical competence requires both cognitive and technical skills. Relatively little is found in the literature regarding the value of Web-based assessments to measure surgery residents' mastery of the competencies. Objective To determine the validity and reliability of 2 online instruments for predicting the cognitive preparedness of residents for performing carpal tunnel release surgery. Method Twenty-eight orthopedic residents and 2 medical school students responded to an online measure of their perception of preparedness and to an online cognitive skills assessment prior to an objective structured assessment of technical skills, in which they performed carpal tunnel release surgery on cadaveric specimens and received a pass/fail assessment. The 2 online assessments were analyzed for their internal reliability, external correlation with the pass/fail decision, and construct validity. Results The internal consistency of the perception of preparedness measure was high (α  =  .92) while the cognitive assessment was less strong (α  =  .65). Both instruments demonstrated moderately strong correlations with the pass/fail decision, with Spearman correlation of .606 (P  =  .000) and .617 (P  =  .000), respectively. Using logistic regression to analyze the predictive strength of each instrument, the perception of preparedness measure demonstrated a 76% probability (η2  =  .354) and the cognitive skills assessment a 73% probability (η2  =  .381) of correctly predicting the pass/fail decision. Analysis of variance modeling resulted in significant differences between levels at P < .005, supporting good construct validity. Conclusions The online perception of preparedness measure and the cognitive skills assessment both are valid and reliable predictors of readiness to successfully pass a cadaveric motor skills test of carpal tunnel release surgery.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of the Brazilian-Portuguese version of three tools to diagnose delirium: CAM-ICU, CAM-ICU Flowsheet and ICDSC

Critical Care ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 15 (S2) ◽  
Author(s):  
D Gusmao-Flores ◽  
JI Salluh ◽  
F dal-Pizzol ◽  
LR Santana ◽  
RM Lins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Portuguese Version

Brazilian–Portuguese version of defensive style questionnaire-40 for the assessment of defense mechanisms: construct validity study

2007 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Blaya ◽  
Marina Dornelles ◽  
Rodrigo Blaya ◽  
Letícia Kipper ◽  
Elizeth Heldt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Defense Mechanisms ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Validity Study ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Defensive Style

scholarly journals Internal construct validity of the Brazilian version of a tool for assessing the population’s knowledge of human papillomavirus

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabiana Schuelter Trevisol ◽  
Rodrigo Dias Nunes ◽  
Gabriel Oscar Cremona Parma ◽  
André Luciano Manoel ◽  
Clávison Martinelli Zapelini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Original Measurement ◽  
Valid Instrument ◽  
Internal Construct Validity

ABSTRACT: Objective: To verify the internal construct validity of the Brazilian Portuguese version of a tool for measuring the general population’s knowledge of human papillomavirus (HPV). Materials and methods: A cross-culturally adapted Brazilian Portuguese version of a measurement tool originally designed for English speaking populations was administered to 330 adults in Tubarão, Santa Catarina, Southern Brazil. After examining the overall suitability of the method, we performed investigations based on the item response theory and exploratory factor analysis. Results: Ten of the 29 items presented a low contribution to the construct and were excluded from subsequent analysis. The factor analysis yielded three factors, which explained approximately 51% of the variance variability. A different arrangement from the original measurement tool was found: general HPV knowledge, with six items; HPV vaccination knowledge, with five items; HPV transmission and testing knowledge, with eight items. Conclusion: The Brazilian Portuguese version under study presented a different behavior from the original measurement tool, but proved to be a reliable and valid instrument in assessing the Brazilian population’s knowledge about HPV.

Evaluation of a Patient Experience Tool in Dietetic Practice: Validation and Clinical Usage of the Assessment of Registered Dietitian Care Survey (ARCS)

2019 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 48-54
Author(s):  
Allison Fielding ◽  
Lorian M. Taylor ◽  
Stephanie Moriartey ◽  
Janet Stadynk
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Patient Experience ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Registered Dietitian ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Validity Indices ◽  
Care Survey

Purpose: The study aim was to evaluate a patient experience survey, the Assessment of Registered Dietitian Care Survey (ARCS), that is aligned with a nutrition counselling approach (NCA) and evidence-based chronic disease care for use in outpatient registered dietitian (RD) practice. Methods: Criterion and construct validity were examined using Pearson correlation coefficients and principal components analyses, respectively. Reliability was examined using Pearson correlations and Cronbach’s α. Acceptability was evaluated by survey response rate and readability. Kruskall–Wallis test was used to detect differences between RD scores. Results: A total of 479 survey packages were returned (46% response rate). Criterion validity indices were high (r = 0.91 and 0.94, P < 0.001) between Patient Assessment of Chronic Illness Care (PACIC) and NCA subscales, respectively, and lower with overall patient satisfaction (r = 0.63–0.65, P < 0.001). Construct validity revealed 2 factors for PACIC and NCA subscales. There was high internal reliability for the PACIC, 5As, and NCA (Cronbach’s α > 0.7) and test–retest reliability showed an adequate consistency over time (r = 0.70, P < 0.05). The tool was able to detect differences in scores between RDs (P < 0.05). Conclusions: More research is warranted to explore ceiling effects and sensitivity to intervention in similar practice settings. The NCA subscale has acceptable reliability and validity to measure patient experience of RD care.

scholarly journals Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ) for Brazil: validation study

2014 ◽  
Vol 132 (6) ◽  
pp. 339-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Mara Meireles ◽  
Jamil Natour ◽  
Daniel Alberton Batista ◽  
Mayara Lopes ◽  
Thelma Larocca Skare
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Validation Study ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Systemic Disease ◽  
Joint Damage ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Culturally Adapted

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic disease that causes joint damage. A variety of methods have been used to evaluate the general health status of these patients but few have specifically evaluated the hands. The objective of this study was to translate, perform cultural adaptation and assess the validity of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire for Brazil.DESIGN AND SETTING: Validation study conducted at a university hospital in Curitiba, Brazil.METHODS: Firstly, the questionnaire was translated into Brazilian Portuguese and back-translated into English. The Portuguese version was tested on 30 patients with rheumatoid arthritis and proved to be understandable and culturally adapted. After that, 30 patients with rheumatoid arthritis were evaluated three times. On the first occasion, two evaluators applied the questionnaire to check inter-rater reproducibility. After 15 days, one of the evaluators reassessed the patients to verify intra rater reproducibility. To check the construct validity at the first assessment, one of the evaluators also applied other similar instruments.RESULTS: There were strong inter and intra rater correlations in all the domains of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire. Cronbach's alpha was higher than 0.90 for all the domains of the questionnaire, thus indicating excellent internal validity. Almost all domains of the questionnaire presented moderate or strong correlation with other instruments, thereby showing good construct validity.CONCLUSION: The Brazilian Portuguese version of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire was translated and culturally adapted successfully, and it showed excellent internal consistency, reproducibility and construct validity.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of the Foot Function Index (FFI) questionnaire Brazilian-Portuguese version

SpringerPlus ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruna Reclusa Martinez ◽  
Isabela Maschk Staboli ◽  
Danilo Harudy Kamonseki ◽  
Elly Budiman-Mak ◽  
Liu Chiao Yi
Keyword(s):  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Foot Function Index ◽  
Function Index ◽  
Foot Function

scholarly journals Validation of the Korean Version of the Nursing Profession Self-Efficacy Scale: A Methodological Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1080
Author(s):  
Jina Oh ◽  
Haeryun Cho ◽  
Yae Young Kim ◽  
So Yeon Yoo
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Korean Version ◽  
Validity Criterion ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Background: The Nursing Profession Self-Efficacy (NPSE) scale was developed to reflect the characteristics of nursing tasks. This study was conducted to validate the Korean version of the NPSE (K-NPSE) scale. Methods: The NPSE scale with nineteen items was translated into Korean after forward and backward translation according to Devellis’ guideline. For the exploratory factor analysis (EFA), 298 nurses participated and criterion-related validity and reliability were verified. For the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), 218 other nurses participated. Content validity, criterion-related validity, and internal consistency reliability were examined. Additionally, construct validity was examined. SPSS and AMOS were used for the data analyses. Results: Nineteen items were selected after evaluating the content and cognitive validity and comprised three factors: “Professional (10 items)”, “Advocating (4)”, and “Caring (5)”. Construct validity was supported by the CFA. Criterion-related validity was supported by comparison with the General Self-Efficacy Test (r = 0.43, p < 0.001). Cronbach’s alpha of the K-NPSE was 0.93. Conclusions: Study findings indicate that the K-NPSE could be useful for assessing nurses’ self-efficacy. The K-NPSE may be used as a valuable reference for developing programs or policies that promote nursing professionals. It is expected that continued use of this scale in various clinical settings to further generalize and validate the scale.

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