scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of the Knowledge of Person-Centered Behavioral Approaches for BPSD Test

2020 ◽  
pp. JNM-D-19-00016
Author(s):  
Barbara Resnick ◽  
Ann Kolanowski ◽  
Kimberly Van Haitsma ◽  
Elizabeth Galik ◽  
Marie Boltz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Hypothesis Testing ◽  
Rasch Analysis ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Very High ◽  
Evidence Integration

Background and PurposeThe purpose of this study was to test the reliability and validity of the Knowledge of Person-Centered Behavioral Approaches for BPSD based on a Rasch analysis.MethodsThis study used baseline data from the Implementation of the Evidence Integration Triangle for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (EIT-4-BPSD) clinical trial.ResultsA total 1,071 nurses completed the test. There was evidence of reliability (alpha coefficient of.99), construct validity with INFIT and OUTFIT statistics in the.6 to 1.4 range, and hypothesis testing with a significant correlation between the Knowledge of Person-Centered Behavioral Approaches for BPSD and positive care interactions.ConclusionsFuture use of the measure should include more challenging items to differentiate those very high in knowledge of person-centered behavioral approaches for BPSD.

scholarly journals RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF PERSON-CENTERED BEHAVIORAL APPROACHES FOR BPSD

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S558-S559
Author(s):  
Kimberly Van Haitsma ◽  
Caroline Madrigal ◽  
Ann M Kolanowski ◽  
Barb Resnick ◽  
Beth Galik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Test Scores ◽  
Rasch Analysis ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Psychometric Testing ◽  
Person Centered Care ◽  
Centered Care ◽  
Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Item Reliability

Abstract How behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are understood and managed is important to person-centered care. No knowledge tests associated with dementia specifically address staff knowledge of person-centered behavioral approaches to BPSD. The Knowledge of Person-Centered Behavioral Approaches for BPSD Test was developed by our team to fill that gap. We tested the reliability and validity of this measure using a Rasch analysis and additional psychometric testing. 1,071 nurses from 35 nursing homes participated in the study. Reliability was evident based on an item separation of 11.00 and item reliability of 0.99. Construct validity was evident in that all of the items fit the model with INFIT and OUTFIT statistics (0.6-1.4). Associations between test scores and observed positive and negative care interactions (r=.38, p=.03; r=-.26, p=.12), person-centered care approaches (r=-.25, p=.15), and resistance to care (r=-.31, p=.07) will be examined and implications for person-centered care discussed.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity Testing of the Quantified Quality of Interaction Scale (QuIS)

2021 ◽  
pp. JNM-D-19-00101
Author(s):  
Barbara Resnick ◽  
Elizabeth Galik ◽  
Anju Paudel ◽  
Rachel McPherson ◽  
Kimberly Van Haitsma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rasch Analysis ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Validity Testing ◽  
Item Fit ◽  
Resistiveness To Care ◽  
Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Item Reliability ◽  
Evidence Integration

Background and PurposeThe purpose of this study was to test the reliability and validity of the Quality of Interaction Survey (QuIS) using a quantification scoring approach.MethodsBaseline data from the Evidence Integration Triangle for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (EIT-4-BPSD) study was used.ResultsA total of 553 residents participated. There was evidence of inter-rater reliability with Kappa scores of .86 to 1.00 and internal consistency based on the Rasch analysis (item reliability of .98). There was some support for validity based on item fit and hypothesis testing as resistiveness to care was significantly associated with total QuIS scores.ConclusionThis study supports the use of the quantified QuIS to evaluate the quality of interactions over time and to test interventions to improve interactions.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of the Checklist for Function-Focused Care in Service Plans

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Resnick ◽  
Elizabeth Galik ◽  
Marie Boltz ◽  
Sarah Holmes ◽  
Steven Fix ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Assisted Living ◽  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Rasch Analysis ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
White Female ◽  
Dissemination And Implementation ◽  
Assisted Living Facilities ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Care Approach ◽  
Evidence Integration

The purpose of this study was to test the reliability and validity of the Checklist for Function-Focused Care in Service Plans. Function-focused care is a care approach that optimizes function and physical activity during all care interactions. This study used baseline data from the first cohort of the study titled Dissemination and Implementation of Function-Focused Care for Assisted Living Using the Evidence Integration Triangle (FFC-AL-EIT). A total of 242 participants were recruited from 26 assisted living facilities. The majority of participants were White, female, and unmarried. There was support for internal consistency with an alpha coefficient of .96, interrater reliability with a correlation of .80, construct validity based on Rasch analysis and INFIT statistics ranging from 0.69 to 1.29, and a significant association with function-focused care activities. Although there is some support for reliability and validity of the measure, modifications are recommended to add more challenging items.

scholarly journals Person-Centered Assessment of Behavior Changes in People With Dementia

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 263-263
Author(s):  
Benjamin Mast ◽  
Gail Mountain ◽  
Ann Kolanowski ◽  
Esme Moniz-Cook ◽  
Margareta Halek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Unmet Needs ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Behavior Changes ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Behavioral Expression ◽  
Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms

Abstract Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia are increasingly being reconceptualized as expressions of distress and unmet needs. Measures that evaluate context are needed to increase our understanding of factors that influence these expressions. This review evaluated measures for two common behavioral states that are experienced as challenging for caregivers: apathy and resistance to care. A systematic literature search identified measures of apathy or resistance to care for people living with dementia. Eight measures of apathy and three measures of resistance to care were identified. Reliability and validity of these measures were evaluated using the COSMIN framework, as well as reported contextual factors within which the behavior occurs. The identified measures had fair to good reliability and validity in people living with dementia. However, available measures need to move beyond symptomatic constructs for this complex paradigm, and toward the varied interpersonal and contextual factors associated with behavioral expression.

scholarly journals Game Awareness: A Questionnaire

Games ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Katarina Kostelić
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Behavioral Game Theory ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Empirical Examination ◽  
Convergent Construct Validity ◽  
Behavioral Game ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
Scenario Technique

This paper deals with one of the possible methodological approaches to an empirical examination of game awareness. Such an outline should enable the gathering of a deeper understanding of individuals’ awareness. The questionnaire is based on a scenario technique, and it is focused on game awareness in situations with possible strategic interactions. The goal is to assess the instrument regarding its reliability and validity. Internal reliability is assessed using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. A k-nn analysis was used to estimate divergent construct validity and criterion validity, and nonparametric factor analysis was used to estimate convergent construct validity. The questionnaire satisfies the requirements of reliability and validity. Moreover, there is an indication that each of the eight scenarios may be used separately, as they also meet the criteria for reliability and validity. Possible practical and theoretical implications involve questionnaire use as a basis for educational intervention, other instruments’ development, as well as for the collection and publication of behavioral insights about game awareness. Behavioral insights should enrich the theory and incite behavioral game theory models of game awareness and its implications.

VACCINE HESITANCY SCALE IN PANDEMICS: TURKISH VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 40-45
Author(s):  
Haşim ÇAPAR ◽  
Fadime ÇINAR
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Explanatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Turkish People

Objective: The aim of this study is to make the Turkish validity and reliability of the vaccine hesitation scale to be used in combating experienced or possible pandemics in the future. Methods: It is a methodological study in which the Turkish validity and reliability of the "Vaccine Hesitancy Scale" developed by Larson et al. (2015) was modified for pandemics. Explanatory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were conducted with the data collected from 617 volunteers for construct validity. Cronbach's Alpha Coefficient and language and construct validity were performed for reliability and validity. Results: As a result of EFA and CFA, the 10-item "Vaccine Hesitancy Scale in Pandemics" showed a two-factor structure. The two-factor structure explains 68.53% of the total variance. Factor loadings related to the items of the scale vary between 0.638 and 0.887. Confirmation of EFA results with CFA results was found to provide construct validity. It was observed that the reliability criterion was met by determining the Cronbach Alpha Coefficient as 0.901. Conclusion: It is thought that the "Vaccine Hesitancy Scale in Pandemics", which has been conducted with the data obtained from people with different socio-demographic characteristics of the Turkish people, can be a reference that can be used by researchers as a valid and reliable measurement tool.

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