French version of the Rating Scale for Aggressive Behaviour in the Elderly (F-RAGE): Psychometric properties and diagnostic accuracy

ABSTRACT Aggressive behaviour is the most disturbing and distressing behaviour displayed by elderly people. The prevalence of aggressive behaviour is around 50% among psychogeriatric patients. Objective: This study sought to analyze the psychometric properties and diagnostic accuracy of the French version of the Rating Scale for Aggressive Behaviour in the Elderly (F-RAGE). Methods: The F-RAGE was administered to 79 patients hospitalized in a geriatric psychiatry department. A psychiatrist, who was blind to the subjects' RAGE scores, performed the diagnosis for aggressivity based on global clinical impression. The F-RAGE and MMSE were applied by a trained researcher blind to subjects' clinical diagnoses while the Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory and Neuropsychiatric Inventory were administered by medical and nursing staff. Internal consistency, reliability, cut-off points, sensitivity and specificity for F-RAGE were estimated. Results: F-RAGE showed satisfactory validity and reliability measurements. Regarding reliability, Cronbach's a coefficient was satisfactory with a value of 0.758. For diagnostic accuracy, a cut-off point of 8 points (sensitivity=74.19%; specificity=97.98%) and area under curve of 0.960 were estimated to distinguish between aggressive patients and control subjects. Discussion: F-RAGE showed acceptable psychometric properties, supported by evidence of validity and reliability for its use in the diagnosis of aggressive behaviour in elderly.

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Validity and Reliability of the Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly (IQCODE)

GeroPsych ◽

10.1024/1662-9647/a000209 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 32 (3) ◽

pp. 145-151

Author(s):

Mahshid Foroughan ◽

Zahra Jafari ◽

Ida Ghaemmagham Farahani ◽

Vahid Rashedi

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Formal Education ◽

The Elderly ◽

Cognitive State ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Internal Reliability ◽

Dsm Iv ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Farsi Version

Abstract. This study examines the psychometric properties of the IQCODE and its applicability in the Iranian elderly population. A group of 95 elderly patients with at least 4 years of formal education who fulfilled the criteria of DSM-IV-TR for dementia were examined by the MMSE and the AMTs. The Farsi version of the IQCODE was subsequently administered to their primary caregivers. Results showed a significant correlation ( p = .01) between the score of the questionnaire and the results of the MMSE ( r = −0.647) and AMTs ( r = −0.641). A high internal reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed by Cronbach’s alpha coefficient (α = 0.927) and test-retest reliability by correlation coefficient ( r = 0.81). This study found that the IQCODE has acceptable psychometric properties and can be used for evaluating the cognitive state in the elderly population of Iran.

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Using the Rating Scale Model to Examine the Psychometric Properties of the Self-Efficacy Scale for Driver Competence

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759/a000063 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 164-170 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Anna Sundström

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Measurement Precision ◽

The Self ◽

Test Theory ◽

Self Report ◽

Scale Model ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Two Samples

This study evaluated the psychometric properties of a self-report scale for assessing perceived driver competence, labeled the Self-Efficacy Scale for Driver Competence (SSDC), using item response theory analyses. Two samples of Swedish driving-license examinees (n = 795; n = 714) completed two versions of the SSDC that were parallel in content. Prior work, using classical test theory analyses, has provided support for the validity and reliability of scores from the SSDC. This study investigated the measurement precision, item hierarchy, and differential functioning for males and females of the items in the SSDC as well as how the rating scale functions. The results confirmed the previous findings; that the SSDC demonstrates sound psychometric properties. In addition, the findings showed that measurement precision could be increased by adding items that tap higher self-efficacy levels. Moreover, the rating scale can be improved by reducing the number of categories or by providing each category with a label.

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A rating scale for aggressive behaviour in the elderly – the RAGE

Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1017/s0033291700032876 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 211-221 ◽

Cited By ~ 95

Author(s):

Vikram Patel ◽

R. A. Hope

Keyword(s):

Aggressive Behaviour ◽

Rating Scale ◽

High Reliability ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

The Elderly ◽

Check List ◽

Ward Staff

SYNOPSISA 21-item rating scale for measuring aggressive behaviour in psychogeriatric in-patients is described. This scale is designed to be completed by ward staff. It should prove valuable in treatment studies and in studies which aim to investigate the correlates of aggressive behaviour. Studies using the scale demonstrate that when used in conjunction with a ward check list the scale has high reliability and validity.

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Penilaian Properti Psikometrik Instrumen Kualitas Hidup (HRQol) pada Populasi Umum: Tinjauan Sistematik

JURNAL MANAJEMEN DAN PELAYANAN FARMASI (Journal of Management and Pharmacy Practice) ◽

10.22146/jmpf.41911 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Restu Nur Hasanah Haris ◽

Rahmat Makmur ◽

Tri Murti Andayani ◽

Susi Ari Kristina

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

General Population ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Short Form ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

Ceiling Effect ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Sf 36

Quality of life (HRQoL) is a measure of a person's health in physical, spiritual, and emotional, and role functions in the society. Measurement of quality of life (HRQoL) is an important thing to understand and evaluate. Measurements are carried out not only on patients but also on the general population with the use of specific or generic instruments. The instrument used requires a psychometric properties test to ensure its validity and reliability. This article aims to conduct a systematic review of the psychometric properties of quality of life (HRQoL) instruments in the general population. Articles were collected in December 1st to 5th, 2018, from Pubmed and Google Scholar. The assessment was carried out using the checklist properties according to the cohen criteria and included the content validity, construct validity, internal consistency reliability, test-retest, ceiling effect and the level of credibility of the instruments. Among 80 articles obtained there were 24 articles that fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Short Form-36 (SF-36) instrument is the most widely used instrument in measuring the quality of life in the general population (26.6%). Some instruments have not been tested according to the criteria, while almost all instruments show a good level of validation of construct validity using convergent and discriminat validity with cronbach alpha values > 0.7. Test-retest reliability provides a good correlation. Some instruments show a ceiling effect. According to the assessment, the SF-36, SF-6D, EQ-5D, SF-12 and PedsQoL instruments are considered as established instruments. Further validation testing is needed to provide and support the measurement of subsequent quality of life (HRQoL) instruments.

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Development and psychometric properties of the Japanese Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Clinician & Group Survey (CG-CAHPS)

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0250843 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (4) ◽

pp. e0250843

Author(s):

Takuya Aoki ◽

Kuichiro Taguchi ◽

Eiichi Hama

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Ambulatory Care ◽

Patient Experience ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Structural Validity ◽

Consumer Assessment

The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Clinician & Group Survey (CG-CAHPS) is one of the most widely studied and endorsed patient experience measures for ambulatory care. This study aimed to develop a Japanese CG-CAHPS and examine its psychometric properties. We evaluated the structural validity, criterion-related validity, internal consistency reliability, and site-level reliability of the scale. Data were analyzed for 674 outpatients aged 18 years or older in 11 internal medicine clinics. The confirmatory factor analysis supported the scale’s structural validity and the same composites (Access, Provider Communication, Care Coordination, and Office Staff) as that of the original CG-CAHPS. All site-level Pearson correlation coefficients between the Japanese CG-CAHPS composites and overall provider rating exceeded the criteria. Results of item-total correlations and Cronbach’s alpha indicated adequate internal consistency reliability. We developed the Japanese CG-CAHPS and examined its validity and reliability to measure the quality of ambulatory care based on patient experience. The results of the Japanese CG-CAHPS survey will provide useful information to providers, organizations, and policy makers for achieving a patient-centered healthcare system in Japan.

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A Brief Informant Screening Instrument for Dementia in the ICU: The Diagnostic Accuracy of the AD8 in Critically Ill Adults Suspected of Having Pre-Existing Dementia

Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders ◽

10.1159/000490379 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 48 (5-6) ◽

pp. 241-249

Author(s):

Maria C. Duggan ◽

Madeline E. Morrell ◽

Rameela Chandrasekhar ◽

Annachiara Marra ◽

Kwame Frimpong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Diagnostic Accuracy ◽

Critically Ill ◽

Rating Scale ◽

The Elderly ◽

Clinical Dementia Rating ◽

Specific Patient ◽

Predictive Values ◽

Mild Dementia ◽

Critically Ill Adults ◽

Ill Adults

Background/Aim: The diagnostic accuracy of brief informant screening instruments to detect dementia in critically ill adults is unknown. We sought to determine the diagnostic accuracy of the 2- to 3-min Ascertain Dementia 8 (AD8) completed by surrogates in detecting dementia among critically ill adults suspected of having pre-existing dementia by comparing it to the Clinical Dementia Rating Scale (CDR). Methods: This substudy of BRAIN-ICU included a subgroup of 75 critically ill medical/surgical patients determined to be at medium risk of having pre-existing dementia (Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly [IQCODE] score ≥3.3). We calculated the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values (PPV and NPV), and AUC for the standard AD8 cutoff of ≥2 versus the reference standard CDR score of ≥1 for mild dementia. Results: By the CDR, 38 patients had very mild or no dementia and 37 had mild dementia or greater. For diagnosing mild dementia, the AD8 had a sensitivity of 97% (95% CI 86–100), a specificity of 16% (6–31), a PPV of 53% (40–65), an NPV of 86% (42–100), and an AUC of 0.738 (0.626–0.850). Conclusions: Among critically ill patients judged at risk for pre-existing dementia, the 2- to 3-min AD8 is highly sensitive and has a high NPV. These data indicate that the brief tool can serve to rule out dementia in a specific patient population.

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Questionnaire de Dépression de Beck: Etude psychométrique auprès d'une population âgée francophone

Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement ◽

10.1017/s0714980800007236 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 29-39 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Jean Vézina ◽

Philippe Landreville ◽

Paul Bourque ◽

Louis Blanchard

Keyword(s):

New Brunswick ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Principal Components ◽

The Elderly ◽

The Self ◽

Somatic Complaints ◽

French Version ◽

French Speaking ◽

Components Analysis ◽

Reliability Coefficients

ABSTRACTPsychometric properties of the Beck Depression Inventory are questionable for elderly francophones. Consequently, the aim of this study is to assess the reliability and the validity of the French version of the BDI (Questionnaire de Dépression de Beck: Bourque & Beaudette, 1982) for this group. Six hundred and forty-three French-speaking elders from Quebec and New-Brunswick answered the BDI. The reliability coefficients showed satisfactory internal consistency (.85), split-half reliability (.76) and test-retest correlation (.74). A principal-components analysis yielded three factors (somatic complaints, negative view of the self, and helplessness) accounting for 46.9 per cent of the total variance. The choice of an optimal cut-off score and the use of the BDI with the elderly are also discussed in this study.

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Psychometric Properties of the French Version of the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire for Adults and the Elderly

Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement ◽

10.1353/cja.2005.0020 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 23 (4) ◽

pp. 347-357 ◽

Cited By ~ 30

Author(s):

Isabelle Fort ◽

Linda Adoul ◽

Delphine Holl ◽

Joël Kaddour ◽

Kamel Gana

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Factor Model ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

The Elderly ◽

Elderly Subjects ◽

Subjective Memory ◽

French Version ◽

Memory Functioning ◽

Memory Questionnaire

ABSTRACTThe aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of a French version of the Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire (MMQ) (Troyer & Rich, 2002). The MMQ, which is suited to clinical and research purposes, evaluates subjective memory functioning (i.e., affect related to memory abilities, frequency of problems remembering in different situations, and strategy use in everyday life). The questionnaire was administered to 294 French adult or elderly subjects (46–94 years old). The results allowed us to conclude that the French version of this scale is psychometrically sound. Indeed, the scores proved to be highly reliable (Cronbach's α for the subscales ranged from 0.79 to 0.88) and correlated in the expected directions with measures of other constructs (correlation coefficients ranged from −0.34 to 0.39). Convergent validity evidence for MMQ scores was provided by their statistically significant positive correlations (from 0.56 to 0.73) with several dimensions of the Metamemory in Adulthood scale (MIA) (i.e., the anxiety, change, capacity and strategy dimensions). However, the three-factor model found in the original version was not validated here. An exploratory factor analysis revealed that a four-factor solution offered the most interpretable pattern for the factor scores. Two of the dimensions proposed by Troyer and Rich (2002) were replicated: ability and contentment. The third subscale (strategy) was divided into two factors: internal strategies and external strategies.

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Psychometric Properties of a French Version of the Perceived Motor Competence in Childhood Questionnaire

Perceptual and Motor Skills ◽

10.1177/00315125211000862 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 003151252110008

Author(s):

Christophe Maïano ◽

Alexandre J. S. Morin ◽

Johanne April ◽

Maike Tietjens ◽

Charlaine St-Jean ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Differential Item Functioning ◽

Measurement Invariance ◽

Second Order ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Motor Competence ◽

French Version ◽

Item Functioning ◽

French Speaking ◽

Order Factor

In this study, we examined the psychometric properties of a French version of the Perceived Motor Competence in Childhood (PMC-C) questionnaire. The participants were 219 French-speaking children (aged 5-12 years), recruited from elementary schools in the Canadian Province of Quebec. Results supported the validity and reliability of a second-order confirmatory factor analytic (CFA) model, including one higher-order factor. Additional analyses supported the complete measurement invariance of the first- and second-order factor structure across sex and indicated no differential item functioning or latent mean differences in PMC-C factors as a function of selected predictors (i.e., age, body mass-index and physical activity/sport involvement). Thus, this French version of the PMC-C has satisfactory psychometric properties (i.e., factor validity and reliability, measurement invariance and differential item functioning) and can be used to assess French-speaking children’s perceived motor competence.

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Implementing the Rating Scale for Aggressive Behaviours in the Elderly: Can it Make a Difference to Nursing Management of Aggressive Behaviours in Elderly Patients with Dementia?

10.26686/wgtn.16920601.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

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Bernadette Lidiard

Keyword(s):

Elderly Patients ◽

Aggressive Behaviour ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Rating Scales ◽

Rating Scale ◽

The Elderly ◽

Inpatient Setting ◽

Management Problem ◽

Nursing Management ◽

Aggressive Behaviours

Aggressive behaviour is the most common clinical and nursing management problem for patients with dementia. Many elderly patients with dementia show sexual, physical, and verbal aggressive behaviours that complicate their management and make day-to-day nursing care difficult. These behaviours include yelling, hitting, swearing and verbal abuse. Despite this there is no consistent use of rating scales for assessing aggressive behaviour in this population. Nurses in the inpatient setting are often the main target for this aggression and without a rating scale the assessment of the behaviour is open to interpretation of the individual. While aggressive behaviours can be the most difficult behaviours for nursing staff to manage, these behaviours can also disrupt the milieu on inpatient psychogeriatric settings and frequently distress other patients, visiting families/whanau and friends. The Rating Scale for Aggressive Behaviours in the Elderly (RAGE) is a twenty-one item rating scale, designed specifically to measure aggressive behaviours in the elderly in the psychogeriatric inpatient setting. The purpose of the scale is to qualify the aggressive behaviour, note any changes in the behaviour, and record intervention and/or treatments. This study combines both qualitative and quantitative methods with exploratory and descriptive designs to explore nurses’ experiences of using a consistent tool for monitoring, measuring and managing aggressive behaviours. Data gathered over a three month period of implementing RAGE will provide a ‘snapshot’ of the prevalence, extent and type of aggressive behaviours within the inpatient setting, providing evidence to nurses in developing strategies for the management of aggression. Focus group interviews were used to enable nurses to discuss their experiences of utilising a clinically validated tool in their practice and how this made a difference to their practice. Findings from this research indicate that nurses within the setting found that RAGE is a consistent tool with which nurses can record, measure and monitor aggressive behaviours. Responses from nurses’ experiences of utilising RAGE in their practice were varied, with some being unable to articulate how RAGE had made a difference to their practice. Despite this there was an overwhelming positive response for the continued use of RAGE within the setting as a clinically validated tool by which to measure, record and manage aggressive behaviours.

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