scholarly journals An Arabic Translation, Reliability, Validity, and Feasibility of the Richards–Campbell Sleep Questionnaire for Sleep Quality Assessment in ICU: Prospective-Repeated Assessments

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. E153-E169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghaida S. Al-Sulami ◽  
Ann Marie Rice ◽  
Lisa Kidd ◽  
Anna O'Neill ◽  
Kathy C. Richards ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
World Health ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Sleep Questionnaire ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Arabic Speaking ◽  
Critical Care Patients

Background and PurposeTo translate Richards–Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ) into the Arabic language (RCSQ-A), to assess content validity of the translated tool, to analyze the internal consistency, and to evaluate its feasibility.MethodsA rigorous translation was completed using the process of translation by World Health Organization. Cognitive debriefing interviews were performed. Repeated assessments using RCSQ-A was conducted in critical care patients in Saudi Arabia.ResultCronbach's alpha of .89 was seen in the RCSQ-A. The cognitive interviews showed that the RCSQ-A well understood and interpreted correctly and consistently. Fifty-seven participants reported their sleep using RCSQ-A a total of 110 times.ConclusionRCSQ-A has adequate translation validity, provided good internal consistency and content validity, making it suitable for use as a measurement tool in practice and research in Arabic-speaking countries.

Translation and initial validation of the occupational balance questionnaire to Arabic—Occupational Balance Questionnaire-A

2021 ◽  
pp. 030802262110394
Author(s):  
Brightlin N Dhas ◽  
Petra Wagman ◽  
Firas A Marji ◽  
Carita Håkansson ◽  
Ricardo Carrasco
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Family Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Debriefing ◽  
Arabic Speaking

Introduction Occupational balance (OB) is related to many health indicators, including quality of life. The Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OBQ11) was developed to measure OB, and to date, no Arabic translations of the questionnaire exist. The aim of the study was to describe the translation process of OBQ11 to Arabic and to evaluate its content validity, internal consistency, construct validity, and convergent validity. Methods OBQ11 was translated to Arabic (OBQ11-A) following standard guidelines. Content validity feedback was obtained from ten Arabic-speaking occupational therapists and in a cognitive debriefing with seven volunteers. In addition, OBQ11-A and the Family Quality of Life Survey-2006 were administered to 67 Arabic-speaking participants from a larger study about OB among parents. Results High level of agreement was found on the content of OBQ11-A from the occupational therapists. Cognitive debriefing interviews indicated that OBQ11-A was easy to understand. Cronbach’s alpha for the total OBQ11-A score was 0.864 indicating good internal consistency. Exploratory factor analysis showed acceptable factor loadings for all items. The total scores showed positive statistically significant associations with Family Quality of Life Scores ( r = 0.561, p < 0.001). Conclusions OBQ11-A may prove useful for assessing OB in Arabic-speaking populations. Further research is needed to establish its reliability.

The comprehensive Icf core set for schizophrenia from the perspective of psychiatrists: A content-validity study using the Delphi technique

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. s803-s803
Author(s):  
L. Nuño ◽  
M. Barrios ◽  
E. Rojo ◽  
J. Gomez-Benito ◽  
G. Guilera
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
World Health ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Functional Impairments ◽  
Icf Core Set ◽  
The Third ◽  
Core Set ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Impact

IntroductionSchizophrenia is a chronic mental illness associated with several functional impairments. There has been an increasing interest in the impact of schizophrenia on functioning. The development of the Comprehensive International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Set for schizophrenia, a shortlist of 97 ICF categories that are relevant for describing functioning and disability of people living with schizophrenia, has derived from this interest.ObjectivesThis study aims to explore the content validity of this core set from the perspective of psychiatrists.MethodsIn a 3-round Delphi survey, psychiatrists experienced in schizophrenia treatment were asked about patients’ problems, resources and environmental factors they treat in patients with schizophrenia.ResultsA total of 352 psychiatrists from 65 countries representing all six World Health Organization regions completed the first round questionnaire. The response rate at the third round was 86%. Answers were linked to 422 ICF categories. Of all these, 109 ICF categories reached consensus (≥ 75% agreement) at the third round. Eighty-seven out of the 97 ICF categories that form the comprehensive ICF core set for schizophrenia were represented in this list. All the comprehensive ICF core set for schizophrenia categories reached consensus except five categories.ConclusionsThe content validity of the comprehensive ICF core set for schizophrenia from the perspective of psychiatrists was largely supported. However, further research is needed including other health professionals (e.g., psychologists, nurses and occupational therapists) to further obtain new content validity evidences.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Creation and validation of a serial album for the prevention of Pressure Ulcer: a methodological study

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Natália Ângela Oliveira Fontenele ◽  
Maria Aline Moreira Ximenes ◽  
Maria Girlane Sousa Albuquerque Brandão ◽  
Cristina da Silva Fernandes ◽  
Nelson Miguel Galindo Neto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pressure Ulcer ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
World Health ◽  
Methodological Study ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Pressure Ulcer Prevention ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Ulcer Prevention

ABSTRACT Objectives: to create and validate a serial album for Pressure Ulcer prevention in the hospital environment. Methods: a methodological study with the production of the serial album and validation by 22 judges and 22 patients. The content was based on the integrative review and the reports of the World Health Organization. It was considered a Content Validity Index equal to or greater than 80% in the items and the binomial test for the judges’ agreement. Results: the serial album entitled “Pressure Ulcer Prevention in the hospital environment” has 13 pages. In the content and layout validation, all items had an agreement above 80% among the participants. The overall Content Validity Index was 0.99 for the judges and 1.0 for the patients. Conclusions: the constructed and validated material presented itself as an adequate instrument to be used in health education activities.

scholarly journals Experiences of COVID-19 Recovered Patients – A Qualitative Case Study from a Hotspot in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulrahman Alhajjaji ◽  
Ahmad Kurdi ◽  
Sultan Faqeh ◽  
Safwan Alansari ◽  
Akrm Abdulaziz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Informed Consent ◽  
Life Support ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
World Health ◽  
Disease Spread ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Precautionary Measures ◽  
Health Organization

ABSTRACTBackgroundCOVID-19 is highly contagious and can have fatal outcomes in the elderly and those with comorbidities. Social distancing is highly recommended by the World Health Organization to prevent the spread of the disease. However, it is difficult to maintain social distancing in highly populated areas where people live in close proximity. Such high-risk areas have the potential to become hotspots for the disease spread, should one person therein contract the disease. Nakkasah is one such area in the Makkah city of Saudi Arabia which has been a hotspot in this pandemic. This study aims to qualitatively explore the experiences of COVID-19 recovered patients residing in this area.MethodsWe employed semi-structured face-to-face interviews with people living in Nakkasah, above 18 years of age, and recovered from COVID-19. An interview guide was developed, validated, piloted, and minor changes were made. Two trained students conducted the interviews in the Arabic language in a semi-private area of the community center. The interviews were audio-recorded, with informed consent from interviewees, transcribed verbatim, and thematically analyzed later.ResultsEleven eligible COVID-19 recovered people (two female and nine male) agreed to be interviewed, and their verbal informed consent was audio recorded. The mean interview time was 24 minutes. Thematic analysis generated 30 subthemes, which were categorized into seven overarching themes: information about COVID-19; life during COVID-19 illness; spreading of COVID-19; precautionary measures; interventions that helped in recovery; impact of COVID-19 on life; support received during COVID-19 illness.ConclusionExperiences of people from the hotspot who had recovered from COVID-19 highlighted how life had been like in the hotspot under lockdown especially with having been afflicted with the infection, factors that facilitated their recovery, and the way their lives were and have been affected due to COVID-19.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of the Portuguese version of the modified Migraine Disability Assessment

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Ferreira ◽  
Isabel Luzeiro ◽  
Margarida Lopes ◽  
André Jorge ◽  
Bruno Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Disability Assessment ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Clinical Patient ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Patient Groups ◽  
Severe Anxiety

Abstract Background Migraine Disability Assessment Scale (MIDAS) is a useful tool to measure headache-related disability. Modified MIDAS with 4-week recall period reduces recall bias and improves accuracy of the results. This study aimed at validating mMIDAS in Portuguese. Methods Studied population consisted of adult migraine patients attending a headache outpatient clinic. Reliability was assessed by internal consistency and reproducibility in a 3-week test-retest. Content validity was evaluated by two expert panels. Construct validity was tested by comparing mMIDAS-P index in socioeconomic and clinical patient groups and scale unidimensionality was evidenced by factor analysis. Criterion validity was tested using EQ-5D-5L and HADS. Results 92 patients, 88% female, mean age of 44 years, participated. They had, in average, 9.7 headache days in previous month, pain averaging 7.5/10. About 69.9% were on a migraine prophylactic treatment, and 42.4% had severe disability; 29.4% and 13.0% showed, respectively, moderate/severe anxiety and depression. Content validity showed that mMIDAS-P is simple and clinically useful. It did not show to be determined by patient’s sociodemographic characteristics and it was correlated with depression scale and EQ-5D-5L. Test-retest demonstrated high reproductive reliability and good internal consistency. Conclusion mMIDAS-P is valid and reliable. We strongly recommend it for clinical and research use.

scholarly journals Cultural adaptation and validation of the Sidamic version of the World Health Organization Quality-of-Life-Bref Scale measuring the quality of life of women with severe preeclampsia in southern Ethiopia, 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Birhanu Jikamo ◽  
Mulat Adefris ◽  
Telake Azale ◽  
Kassahun Alemu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Severe Preeclampsia ◽  
World Health ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
World Health Organization Quality ◽  
Organization Quality ◽  
Health Organization

Abstract Background Women with severe preeclampsia often present with more health complaints compared to those with uncomplicated pregnancies. Estimating the quality of life of women affected with severe preeclampsia could provide direction for further interventions. However, the current measurement of the quality of life has not been culturally adapted and validated for this population. This study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and test the reliability and validity of the World Health Organization Quality-of-Life-Bref Scale (WHOQOL-BREF) in southern Ethiopia among women with severe preeclampsia. Methods An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted in southern Ethiopia in selected hospitals with randomly recruited women with severe preeclampsia. Cultural adaptation and validation techniques were used to translate and adapt the WHOQOL-BREF scale. Face, content validity, forward and backward translations, and synthesis were computed using an expert panel. The scale was pretested and adjusted accordingly. Internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha) and test–retest reliability (Intraclass Correlation Coefficient = ICC) were examined. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was computed to test the fit of the structure to the local setting before conducting exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Multiple methods for determining the number of factors extracted (scree test, eigenvalues) were used. We compared the original English structure with the new structure in the study setting and extracted a new structure using EFA. Results The internal consistency reliabilities ranged from 0.8045 to 0.9123 indicating good-to-excellent reliability. The item‑level content validity ranged from 0.86 to 1.00; the scale‑level content validity index was 0.97. In CFA, the model fit indices were unacceptable (Comparative Fit Index (CFI = 0.87), Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA = 0.23), Standardized Root Mean Square Residual (SRMR = 0.38), Tucker Lewis Index (TLI = 0.85) and (PCLOSE = 0.00). Three new factor structures were extracted using EFA for current research with a total variance was 91%. Conclusions The failure of the original scale in this study population highlights the importance of culturally adapting tool to local settings. EFA confirmed a three-factor structure, inconsistent with the original English structure.

scholarly journals Scale Validation for the identification of falsified hand sanitizer:  Public and Regulatory Authorities Perspectives from United Arab Emirates

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ammar Abdulrahman Jairoun ◽  
Sabaa Saleh Al-Hemyari ◽  
Moyad Shahwan ◽  
Faris El-Dahiyat ◽  
SHAZIA Jamshed
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Hand Sanitizer ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background: Since the time of declaration of global pandemic of COVID-19 by World Health Organization (WHO), falsified hand sanitizers surfaced regularly in markets, posing possible harm to public due to unlisted inclusion of methanol. The current research is an attempt to develop and validate a tool to document falsified hand sanitizer in the UAE community.Method: A descriptive cross-sectional community-based study was conducted among 1280 randomly selected participants. Respondents were sent a web-based electronic link to the survey via email. Content validity, factor analyses and known group validity were used to develop and validate a new scale to identify falsified hand sanitizer. Test-retest reliability, internal consistency, item internal consistency (IIC), and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were used to assess the reliability of the scale. SPSS version 24 was used to conduct data analysis.Results: A total of 1280 participants were enrolled in the study. The content validity index (CVI) was 0.83 with the final scale of 12 items. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) value was 0.788, with the Bartlett test of sphericity achieving statistical significance (p <0.001). Our factor analysis revealed a 3-component model. The 3-factor solution was confirmed by PCFA analysis and had associations with good fit values. The PCFA for NFI was 0.970, CFI 0.978, and TLI 0.967. All values were in excess of 0.95, with RMSEA values below 0.06 at 0.03; all of these values indicated a good model fit. The Cronbach's alpha was good overall (0.867). All factors had a Cronbach's alpha value in excess of 0.70. The instrument demonstrated that every item met the IIC correlation standard ≥ 0.40. The scale displayed good overall ICC statistics of 0.867 (95% CI 0.856 - 0.877) with statistical significance (p < 0.001). The scale's test-retest reliability was assessed through correlation of the falsified hand sanitizer identification score of respondents at the two time points. The test-retest correlation coefficient was 0.770 (p value <0.01). Participants with post-graduate education were more likely to identify the falsified hand sanitizer compared to those with high school education. (p < 0.001).Conclusions: This study developed and validated a new scale for the measurement of falsified hand sanitizer. This is expected to improve and promote collaboration between the health regulators and the public and hereby encourage customer satisfaction and participation.

Second Victim Experience and Support Tool: cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation in Italy

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Scarpis ◽  
E Ruscio ◽  
B Bianchet ◽  
A Doimo ◽  
V Moretti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
World Health ◽  
Italian Version ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Second Victim

Abstract Background ”Second victims” are defined as “healthcare workers (HCWs) involved in an unanticipated adverse patient event, who experienced professional and psychological distress”. The Second Victim Experience and Support Tool (SVEST) is a survey developed and validated in the United States, which describes the experience of second victims. This study aims to perform the cross-cultural adaptation of the SVEST and to evaluate its psychometric characteristics in the Italian context. Methods The translation and cross-cultural adaptation process was performed according to the World Health Organization’s guidelines, from March to May 2019. Then HCWs involved in direct patient care (a potential second victim) were asked to complete the Italian version of SVEST in a validation survey, from June to November 2019 at the Academic Hospital of Udine. SVEST consists of 29 items, divided into 7 dimensions, 2 outcome variables and 7 support options. The IT-SVEST was assessed for internal consistency through Cronbach’s α, for content validity with Content Validity Index for Scales (S-CVI) and for Item (I-CVI) and for construct validity with Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Results Collected surveys were 349. Women were 79.4%. Nurses were 40.1%, 18.9% were doctors and 8.6% were residents. HCWs involved in a patients’ adverse event were 205 (58.7%). Out of these, 66.3% were near misses. The internal consistency of the instrument was adequate in its overall evaluation with Cronbach α = 0.88 (95% C.I.=0.86). S-CVI was 0.94 and I-CVI was 0.70. The CFA results showed a good model fit for the nine-factor structure (chi2=676.18, 327 df, p &lt; 0.001). Root Mean Squared Error of Approximation, Akaike’s information criterion, Comparative Fix Index Tucker-Lewis Index values also suggested a good fit to the data. Conclusions The Italian version of the SVEST (IT-SVEST) can be used to evaluate second victim experiences, demonstrating adequate validity, reliability and good psychometric properties. Key messages Healthcare institutions need an instrument that can direct efforts to prevent and reduce the second victim experience. IT-SVEST is a reliable and valid instrument to obtain accurate information on second victim experience.

scholarly journals Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the WHO-5, in adults and older adults for its use in primary care settings

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erhan Eser ◽  
Celalettin Çevik ◽  
Hakan Baydur ◽  
Soner Güneş ◽  
Tayfun Alperen Esgin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Primary Care Settings ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Model Fits

Abstract Background: This study aims to determine the psychometric properties of the World Health Organization Well-Being Index (WHO-5) Turkish version in Turkish adults and older adults. Methods: This is a multicenter cultural adaptation study carried out with 1752 participants. Internal consistency (by Cronbach’s alpha); Construct validity (by known groups and confirmatory factor analysis-CFI) and discriminant validity are evaluated stratified by adults and older adults. Cohen’s Effect Size is used in known groups and discriminant validity analyses. Results: Distribution properties of the WHO-5 Turkish version are in acceptable limits. Alpha values are 0.81 for adults and 0.86 for older adults. The variances of the 58.5% of the adults sample and 63.9% of the older adults sample are explained in Exploratory FA. Model fits (CFI) are satisfactory ( > 0.95) in both samples; but RMSEA is poor in the older adults sample (0.166) whereas it is acceptable (0.073) in the adults sample. Known groups validity and discriminant analyses are satisfactory in both adults and older adults. Conclusion: The WHO-5 Turkish version has a good measurement capacity, internal consistency and good model fits in both samples. The error values in the older adults group suggest that the results when testing older adults should be interpreted with caution.

scholarly journals Semantic validation of the short versions of the Empathy-Systemizing Quotient Scales

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirella Castelhano-Souza ◽  
Isabel Amélia Costa Mendes ◽  
José Carlos Amado Martins ◽  
Maria Auxiliadora Trevizan ◽  
Valtuir Duarte Souza-Júnior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Empathy Quotient ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Short Versions

ABSTRACT Objective: to perform the semantic validation of the short versions of the Empathy-Systemizing Quotient Scales, intended to measure the empathetic and systemizing profiles of individuals. The scales originated in Cambridge and were validated in Portugal, and were assessed for their psychometric properties. Method: methodological study included the scales’ semantic validation (content validity) and verification of their psychometric properties (internal consistency). Five judges participated in the semantic validation. The Content Validity Index was calculated, a pretest was conducted with 18 undergraduate nursing students, and, finally, the scales were applied to a sample. Results: the sample was composed of 215 undergraduate nursing students, 186 (86.51%) of whom were women aged 21 years old, on average. The scales presented good internal consistency with global Cronbach’s alphas equal to 0.83 and 0.79 for the Empathy Quotient and the Systemizing Quotient, respectively. Correlations between the scales and subscales of the Empathy Quotient and Systemizing Quotient were all positive and significant according to the Pearson correlation coefficient. Conclusion: the scales are reliable and valid to measure the empathetic and systemizing profile of undergraduate nursing students and the final version was named “versões curtas das Escalas de Medição do Quociente de Empatia/Sistematização - Brasil” [short versions of the Empathy-Systemizing Quotient Scales - Brazil].

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