scholarly journals Simplified Chinese Version of the International Prostate Symptom Score and the Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Impact Index: Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Reliability, and Validity for Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rong-liang Dun ◽  
Jian-min Mao ◽  
Chao Yu ◽  
Qiang Zhang ◽  
Xiao-hua Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ◽  
Symptom Score ◽  
Prostatic Hyperplasia ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Chinese Patients ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Simplified Chinese ◽  
Impact Index ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Purpose: The aim of this study was to translate and cross-cultural adapt the international prostate symptom score (IPSS) and benign prostatic hyperplasia impact index (BII) into simplified Chinese for mainland Chinese patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Methods: The original English IPSS and BII were translated into simplified Chinese versions, based on cross-cultural adaptation guidelines. Internal consistency was evaluated with Cronbach’ α, then test-retest reliability with intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) in stable patients. The validity of these two adaptations was tested by the correlation between the IPSS, and BII with visual prostate symptom score (VPSS), and 36 items Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). The floor and ceiling effects were calculated by the proportion of participants who obtained the highest and lowest possible score.Results: A total of 105 native Chinese-speaking patients with BPH were enrolled. Cronbach’ α were over 0.75 for the simplified Chinese IPSS (IPSS 0.815; IPSS-symptom 0.782), and 0.709 for the simplified Chinese BII, indicating acceptable internal consistency. The ICCs for the test-retest reliability were over 0.75 (IPSS, r = 0.836; IPSS-symptom, r = 0.801; IPSS-quality of life, r = 0.794; BII, r = 0.758), indicating excellent test-retest reliability. There were very good positive correlations between IPSS and BII (r = 0.605), as well as VPSS (r = 0.634), and very good or good negative correlations between IPSS-Qol and SF-36 physical functioning (r = -0.621), and vitality (r = -0.659), and between BII and SF-36 physical functioning (r = -0.421). No floor or ceiling effect was detected in the simplified Chinese IPSS and BII.Conclusions: This study indicates that the simplified Chinese IPSS and BII are reliable and valid measurement of the symptom and quality of life among Chinese patients with BPH, which is likely to be widely used in this population.

scholarly journals The Chinese version of the American shoulder and elbow surgeons standardized shoulder assessment form questionnaire, patient self-report section: a cross-cultural adaptation and validation study

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tung-Hee Albert Tie ◽  
Chih-Kai Hong ◽  
Illich Chua ◽  
Fa-Chuan Kuan ◽  
Wei-Ren Su ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background The patient self-report section of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment Form (ASESp) is one of the most validated and reliable assessment tools. This study aimed to establish a validated Chinese version of ASESp (ASESp-CH). Methods A clinical prospective study was performed (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04755049; registered on 2021/02/11). Following the guidelines of forward-backward translation and cross-cultural adaptation, a Chinese version of ASESp was established. Patients older than 18 years with shoulder disorders were included. Patients who could not complete test-retest questionnaires within the interval of 7–30 days and patients who received interventions were excluded. Intraclass correlation (ICC) was calculated for test- retest reliability, whereas internal consistency was determined by Cronbach value. Construct validity was evaluated by comparing the corresponding domains between the ASESp-CH and a validated Chinese version of 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Results A total of 86 patients were included with a mean test-retest interval of 12 ± 5.4 days. Test-retest reliability was excellent with an ICC of 0.94. Good internal consistency was found, with a Cronbach alpha of 0.86. Construct validity of the ASESp-CH questionnaire was good. The major domains of the ASESp-CH were significantly correlated with the respective domains in the SF-36 (p <  0.01), except for the domain of stability of ASESp-CH. Conclusions The Chinese version of ASESp questionnaire is a highly validated and reliable tool for shoulder disorder assessment.

scholarly journals Correlation of prostate volume with 'International Prostate Symptom Score' and 'Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia-Impact Index' in benign prostatic hyperplasia

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
D Gnyawali ◽  
U Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ◽  
Symptom Score ◽  
International Prostate Symptom Score ◽  
Prostate Volume ◽  
Prostate Gland ◽  
Prostatic Hyperplasia ◽  
Prostate Hyperplasia ◽  
Impact Index ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Severity Of The Disease

Introduction: Benign prostatic Hyperplasia is a common disorder and cause of morbidity in the ageing men. The evaluation symptoms and the bother associated with it are important for management. International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), Quality of life (QOL) and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Impact Index (BII) are practiced to quantify the severity of the disease. The size of prostate gland does not correlate with lower urinary tract symptoms. Correlation among above scoring is also not clear. Aim of the study is to evaluate correlation of prostate volume with International Prostate Symptom Score, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Impact Index and prostate size.Methods: Prospective study. Ninety-eight patients were included. Patients were assessed preoperatively with the International Prostate Symptom Score, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Impact Index and prostate volumes by trans abdominal ultrasound.Results: The mean age was 66.7  ± 7.3 years (50- 84) the mean IPSS, QOL, BII and prostate volumes were 23.6 ±6.0, 5.1 ± 0.9, 7.1±2.4 and 47.5±16.63 respectively. There was positive correlation between the IPSS and BII, IPSS and QOL and BII and  QOL (rs= 0.89, 0.585 and 0.530 respectively) and no correlation between IPSS and BII with prostatic weight. (rs= -0.04 and -0.07 respectively).Conclusion: Management of the benign prostate hyperplasia should be considered on the bother symptoms and not on the size of the prostate.Journal of Society of Surgeons of Nepal Vol.17(1) 2014: 6-10

scholarly journals Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the LMC Skills, Confidence & Preparedness Index (SCPI) in patients with type 2 diabetes

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ximin Wang ◽  
Weibo Lyu ◽  
Ronnie Aronson ◽  
Aihua Li ◽  
Gendi Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Chinese Patients ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background A variety of diabetes self-management instruments have been developed but few of them consist of the preparedness for diabetes self-management behavior. The novel psychometric evaluation tool “the LMC Skills, Confidence & Preparedness Index (SCPI)” measures three key aspects of a patient’s diabetes self-management: knowledge of the skill, confidence in being able to perform skill and preparedness to implement the skill. The objective of this study was to translate, adapt and validate the SCPI for use in Chinese adult patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods This study followed the guideline recommended by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Evidence Based Medicine Committee (AAOS) to indigenize the scale. Forward and back translation, and cross-cultural language debugging were completed according to the recommended steps. A convenience sample of Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes (n = 375) were recruited from a university-affiliated hospital in Shanghai. The validity (criterion, discriminant validity, and construct validity), reliability (internal consistency and test–retest reliability) and the interpretability of the instrument were examined. The content validity was calculated by experts’ evaluation. Results The Chinese version of SCPI (C-SCPI) has good internal consistency with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.92. The ceiling effects of the preparedness subscales is 21%. The criterion validity of three dimensions of C-SCPI was established with significantly moderate correlations between the DKT, DES-SF and SDSCA (p < 0.05). The S-CVI of the whole scale was 0.83. Except for entry 21, the I-CVI values of all entries were greater than 0.78. The C-SCPI has also shown good discriminative validity with statistically significant differences between the patients with good and poor glycemic control. Confirmatory factor analysis showed that modified results indicate that the fitting degree of the model is good, χ2/df = 2.775, RMSEA = 0.069, CFI = 0.903, GFI = 0.873, TLI = 0.889, IFI = 0.904. The test–retest reliability coefficient was 0.61 (p < 0.01). Conclusion We established a Chinese version of SCPI through translation and cross-cultural adaptation. The C-SCPI is reliable and valid for assessment of the level of self-management in Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes.

Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Thai version of the fear-avoidance beliefs questionnaire in patients with non-specific neck pain

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Taweewat Wiangkham ◽  
Nattawan Phungwattanakul ◽  
Patcharin Tedsombun ◽  
Isara Kongmee ◽  
Wanisara Suwanmongkhon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Fear Avoidance ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Fear Avoidance Beliefs ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire

AbstractObjectivesFear-avoidance beliefs questionnaire (FABQ) is a self-report, valid and reliable questionnaire to quantify fear and avoidance beliefs related to physical activity and work. Furthermore, it can be used to predict prolong disability in patients with non-specific neck pain. Although it was originally developed to manage patients with low back pain, it has also been studied in individuals with neck pain. This questionnaire was translated into several languages following reports of potential benefits in patients with neck pain. Recently, Thai neck clinical trials, international multi-centre trials and data sharing are growing throughout the world but no validated Thai version of the FABQ is available for clinical and research uses. Our objectives were to translate and cross-culturally adapt the FABQ into Thai version and evaluate its psychometric properties in Thai patients with non-specific neck pain.MethodsCross-cultural translation and adaptation of the FABQ were conducted according to standard guidelines. A total of 129 participants with non-specific neck pain were invited to complete the Thai versions of the FABQ (FABQ-TH), neck disability index and visual analogue scale for pain intensity. Psychometric evaluation included exploratory factor analysis, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, agreement, and convergent validity. Thirty participants completed the FABQ-TH twice with a 48-h interval between tests to assess the test-retest reliability.ResultsFactor analysis identified four components for the FABQ-TH (66.69% of the total variance). The intraclass correlation coefficient of test-retest reliability was excellent for the total score (0.986), work attitudes (0.995), physical activity attitudes (0.958), physical activity experiences (0.927), and expected recovery (0.984). Cronbach’s alpha for internal consistency was excellent (range 0.87–0.88) for all items. The minimal detectable change of the FABQ-TH was 5.85. The FABQ-TH correlated to its subscales (range 0.470–0.936), indicating the strongest association with work attitude. The weakest correlation was observed between the FABQ-TH and disability (rs=0.206, p=0.01). Missing data and significant floor or ceiling effects were not found.ConclusionsThe Thai version of the FABQ for non-specific neck pain was successfully adapted. It is a valid and reliable instrument to quantify fear and avoidance beliefs among patients with non-specific neck pain who speak and read Thai.

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