Cross-Cultural and Psychometric Properties Assessment of the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury

Introduction: The Exercise Self-Efficacy scale (ESES) is a reliable measure, in the English language, of exercise self-efficacy in individuals with spinal cord injury. The aim of this study was to culturally adjust and validate the Exercise Self-Efficacy scale in the Portuguese language.Material and Methods: The Exercise Self-Efficacy scale was applied to 76 subjects, with three-month intervals (three applications in total). The reliability was appraised using the intra-class correlation coefficient and Bland-Altman methods, and the internal consistency was evaluated using Cronbach´s alpha. The Exercise Self-Efficacy scale was correlated with the domains of the Quality of life Questionnaire SF-36 and Functional Independence Measure and tested using the Spearman rho coefficient.Results: The Exercise Self-Efficacy scale-Brazil presented good internal consistency (alpha 1 = 0.856; alpha 2 = 0.855; alpha 3 = 0.822) and high reliability in the test-retest (intra-class correlation coefficient = 0.97). There was a strong correlation between the Exercise Self-Efficacy scale-Brazil and the SF-36 only in the functional capacity domain (rho = 0.708). There were no changes in Exercise Self-Efficacy scale-Brazil scores between the three applications (p = 0.796).Discussion: The validation of the Exercise Self-Efficacy scale questionnaire permits the assessor to use it reliably in Portuguese speaking countries, since it is the first instrument measuring self-efficacy specifically during exercises in individuals with spinal cord injury. Furthermore, the questionnaire can be used as an instrument to verify the effectiveness of interventions that use exercise as an outcome.Conclusion: The results of the Brazilian version of the Exercise Self-Efficacy scale support its use as a reliable and valid measurement of exercise self-efficacy for this population.

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Development and Validation of an Instrument to Assess Horseback Mobility in Hippotherapy

Perceptual and Motor Skills ◽

10.1177/00315125211036578 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 003151252110365

Author(s):

Alessandra V. Prieto ◽

Kênnea Martins Almeida Ayupe ◽

Ana C. A. Abreu ◽

Paulo J. B. Gutierres Filho

Keyword(s):

Correlation Coefficient ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Rater Reliability ◽

Intra Class Correlation ◽

Exploratory Factor Analyses ◽

Excellent Internal Consistency ◽

Development And Validation ◽

Functional Gain ◽

Intra Class Correlation Coefficient

Improvement in rider mobility represents an important functional gain for people with disabilities undergoing hippotherapy. However, there is no validated measuring instrument to track and document the rider's progress in riding activities. In this study, we aimed to develop and establish validity evidence for an instrument to assess hippotherapy participants’ mobility on horseback. We report on this development through the stages of: (a) content validation, (b) construct validation, (c) inter- and intra-rater reliability and (d) internal consistency analysis. We evaluated its factor structure with exploratory factor analyses, calculated values for inter- and intra-rater reliability using the intra-class correlation coefficient, and calculated its internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha. We followed recommendations by the Guidelines for Reporting Reliability and Agreement Studies. We found good inter-rater reliability (intra-class correlation coefficient – ICC = 0.991–0.999) and good intra-rater reliability (ICC = 0.997–1.0), and there was excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.937–0.999). The instrument’s factor structure grouped its three domains into one factor. As this instrument is theoretically consistent and has been found to be appropriate and reliable for its intended use, it is now available for the measurement of horseback mobility among hippotherapy riders.

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Rasch analysis of the General Self-Efficacy Scale in spinal cord injury

Journal of Health Psychology ◽

10.1177/1359105313475897 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 19 (4) ◽

pp. 544-555 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Claudio Peter ◽

Alarcos Cieza ◽

Szilvia Geyh

Keyword(s):

Spinal Cord ◽

Spinal Cord Injury ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Rasch Analysis ◽

Cord Injury ◽

General Self Efficacy

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Self-Efficacy and Pressure Ulcer Prevention After Spinal Cord Injury-Results From a Nationwide Community Survey in Switzerland (SwiSCI)

PM&R ◽

10.1016/j.pmrj.2017.11.017 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 (6) ◽

pp. 573-586 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kerstin Hug ◽

Caroline Stumm ◽

Isabelle Debecker ◽

Carolina Saskia Fellinghauer ◽

Claudio Peter ◽

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Keyword(s):

Spinal Cord ◽

Spinal Cord Injury ◽

Pressure Ulcer ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Community Survey ◽

Pressure Ulcer Prevention ◽

Cord Injury ◽

Ulcer Prevention

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Reliability, Stability and Validity of the Brazilian Adaptation of the Oliveira Questionnaire on Low Back Pain in Young People

Acta Médica Portuguesa ◽

10.20344/amp.8270 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 30 (10) ◽

pp. 691 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Debora Soccal Schwertner ◽

Raul Oliveira ◽

Ana Paula Ramos Marinho ◽

Magnus Benetti ◽

Thais Silva Beltrame ◽

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Keyword(s):

Low Back Pain ◽

Back Pain ◽

Young People ◽

Correlation Coefficient ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Low Back ◽

Intra Class Correlation ◽

Brazilian Version ◽

Spearman’S Correlation ◽

Intra Class Correlation Coefficient

Introduction: The objective of this study was to adapt the Brazilian version, and verify the validity, reliability and internal consistency of the Oliveira questionnaire on low back pain in young people.Material and Methods: The questionnaire was translated from European Portuguese into Brazilian Portuguese by means of translation and re-translation. The validity of the contents was determined by experts who analyzed the clarity and pertinence of the questions. Fifteen young people aged 15 to 18 took part in the pre-test step (qualitative analysis), 40 in the test-retest (reliability) and 679 in the evaluation of internal consistency. The intra-class correlation coefficient and Spearman’s correlation coefficient were used in the reliability analysis (test-retest), and Cronbach’s alpha to determine the internal consistency (stability).Results: In the translation phase the questionnaire was modified and considered suitable, observing similarity and equivalence of the two versions. After being corrected by the experts in the validation of the contents, the instrument was considered suitable and valid, and in the pre-test, the young people suggested some modifications to make the questionnaire more succinct. With respect to reliability, the values for the intra-class correlation coefficient were between 0.512 – acceptable and 1 – excellent and Spearman’s correlation coefficient varied between 0.525 and 1, classifying the instrument as reproducible. The internal consistency was considered acceptable with a 0.757 Cronbach’s alpha.Discussion: The Oliveira questionnaire was choosen since it has been used in several Portuguese studies; moreover, it addresses the need to raise data regarding low back pain and associated risk factors.Conclusions: The Brazilian version of the Oliveira questionnaire on low back pain in young people showed valid and reliable cultural adaptation, with good reliability and stability.

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