scholarly journals Content Validity of A Questionnaire Exploring the Knowledge Translation Network Among Nursing Professionals

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARIA-LARA MARTINEZ-GIMENO ◽  
GEMA ESCOBAR-AGUILAR ◽  
NÉLIDA FERNÁNDEZ-MARTÍNEZ ◽  
MARIA-ANTONIA OVALLE-PERANDONES ◽  
JOSE-ALBERTO BENÍTEZ-ANDRADES ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Knowledge Translation ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Research Utilization ◽  
Total Content ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Abstract Background: For more than four decades, studies have reported the existence of a large gap between research and clinical practice. This means that research results are not contributing to the improvement of care, and there is a high level of variability which complicates deciding on and implementing the “best care” available. In this context, it is important to understand how nurses use the research by generating different knowledge translation networks in clinical practice. Therefore, a tool is required to detect the structure of the links that are generated during the research utilization. Aim: to validate the content of a questionnaire for exploring the knowledge translation networks established among nursing professionals. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional content validity study of an instrument created to explore the knowledge translation network between nurses was carried out. The participants were divided into two groups: experts in Social Network Analysis (SNA) and practicing nurses. The instrument was a questionnaire with items that collected both the network's variables, and those of the individual. The content of the items of the questionnaire was validated as set out in the Content Validity Index (CVI). Results: The total Content Validity Index (CVI) of the survey was 0.91. All items received an excellent rating (K*>0.81). The modified kappa coefficient for the whole scale was 0.9. Conclusions: The validated questionnaire has good content validity for exploring social networks for knowledge translation and research utilization among nursing professionals.

scholarly journals Chinesisation, adaptation and validation of the Chelsea Critical Care Physical Assessment Tool in critically ill patients: a cross-sectional observational study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. e045550
Author(s):  
Zhigang Zhang ◽  
Guoqiang Wang ◽  
Yuchen Wu ◽  
Jin Guo ◽  
Nannan Ding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Western China ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Assessment ◽  
Content Validity Index

PurposeTo translate and adapt the Chelsea Critical Care Physical Assessment Tool (CPAx) into Chinese version (‘CPAx-Chi’), test the reliability and validity of CPAx-Chi, and verify the cut-off point for the diagnosis of intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICU-AW).Study designCross-sectional observational study.MethodsForward and back translation, cross-cultural adaptation and pretesting of CPAx into CPAx-Chi were based on the Brislin model. Participants were recruited from the general ICU of five third-grade class-A hospitals in western China. Two hundred critically ill adult patients (median age: 53 years; 64% men) with duration of ICU stay ≥48 hours and Glasgow Coma Scale ≥11 were included in this study. Two researchers simultaneously and independently assessed eligible patients using the Medical Research Council Muscle Score (MRC-Score) and CPAx-Chi.ResultsThe content validity index of items was 0.889. The content validity index of scale was 0.955. Taking the MRC-Score scale as standard, the criterion validity of CPAx-Chi was r=0.758 (p<0.001) for researcher A, and r=0.65 (p<0.001) for researcher B. Cronbach’s α was 0.939. The inter-rater reliability was 0.902 (p<0.001). The area under the receiver operating characteristic curves of CPAx-Chi for diagnosing ICU-AW based on MRC-Score ≤48 were 0.899 (95% CI 0.862 to 1.025) and 0.874 (95% CI 0.824 to 0.925) for researcher B. The best cut-off point for CPAx-Chi for the diagnosis of ICU-AW was 31.5. The sensitivity was 87% and specificity was 77% for researcher A, whereas it was 0.621, 31.5, 75% and 87% for researcher B, respectively. The consistency was high when taking CPAx-Chi ≤31 and MRC-Score ≤48 as the cut-off points for the diagnosis of ICU-AW. Cohen’s kappa=0.845 (p=0.02) in researcher A and 0.839 (p=0.04) for researcher B.ConclusionsCPAx-Chi demonstrated content validity, criterion-related validity and reliability. CPAx-Chi showed the best accuracy in assessment of patients at risk of ICU-AW with good sensitivity and specificity at a recommended cut-off of 31.

scholarly journals Validation of an instrument regarding nursing intervention in patients in vasoactive therapy

2017 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 453-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ane Elisa Paim ◽  
Eliane Regina Pereira do Nascimento ◽  
Kátia Cilene Godinho Bertoncello ◽  
Karla Gomes Sifroni ◽  
Nadia Chiodelli Salum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Total Content ◽  
Nursing Intervention ◽  
Nursing Interventions ◽  
Vasoactive Drugs ◽  
Methodological Study ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Biomedical Scientist ◽  
Minimum Index

ABSTRACT Objective: to validate the content of a Standard Operational Procedure, regarding nursing interventions in emergency patients treated with vasoactive drugs. Method: methodological study, carried out from December 2015 to January 2016. Content validity was determined by 16 experts (13 nurses, 2 pharmacists and one biomedical scientist), who judged it through a four-point Likert scale. The items were evaluated in terms of: feasibility, objectivity, simplicity, clearness, pertinence and accuracy. The Content Validity Index was applied, accepting the value ≥ 0.90. Results: two rounds of evaluation were required to achieve the minimum index. The items were reviewed regarding writing, dilution, indication and replacement interval. The instrument was validated with 33 items and with total Content Validity Index of 0.99. Conclusion: the instrument was considered appropriate, fractionally and globally, for nursing care for the patient treated with vasoactive drugs in emergency, in a safe and reliable way.

scholarly journals Development and Testing of a Clinical Practice Framework for Pharmacists to Assess Patients’ Travel-Related Risks: The 5W Approach to Travel Risk Identification

Pharmacy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi V.J. Fernandes ◽  
Sherilyn K.D. Houle
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Travel Medicine ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Risk Identification ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Average Content ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Practice Framework

Objective: To assist with identifying patients who may be managed by pharmacists without additional travel medicine training, versus those who may benefit from referral, we developed and validated a clinical practice framework. This framework was then piloted in eight pharmacies in Ontario, Canada, from March to August 2019. Methods: A panel of experts, comprised of physicians and pharmacists from Ontario, Canada, holding a Certificate in Travel HealthTM from the International Society of Travel Medicine was recruited. This panel participated electronically in the development of the framework in three stages: (1) Sharing their current approach when performing information gathering and assessing risk in a traveling patient; (2) judging of items collated from all panellists on the basis of how essential they are to a risk assessment; and (3) validation of items deemed essential by the panel using the Item and Average Content Validity Index. The framework was then released to community pharmacies, where pharmacists that self-identified as beginners to travel medicine completed pre- and post-test phase surveys to determine the utility of the framework. Key Findings: A total of 64 items for consideration were deemed essential enough to proceed to content validation, organized into 5 ‘W’ domains: Who, What, Where, When, and Why. Each item was ranked by the experts according to its relevancy, resulting in an Average-Content Validity Index of 0.91. The resulting framework was titled “The 5W Approach to Travel Risk Identification.” This clinical practice framework is the first published assessment tool for travel medicine tailored for pharmacy’s scope of practice that has been content validated. Pharmacists reported that the framework is simple to use and provides structure for interactions with travelling patients. However, it may not be as beneficial for those with a higher level of travel medicine expertise than the average pharmacist. Conclusion: The 5W Approach tool allows pharmacists inexperienced in travel medicine to collect information when required to use their professional judgement when assessing traveling patients as either high-risk (requiring a referral to a travel medicine specialist) or low-risk. With the aim of supporting pharmacists to be more confident in caring for traveling patients and increasing their involvement in travel medicine, future research will test this framework for feasibility in Canadian community pharmacy practice.

scholarly journals Prosthetic and orthotic students’ attitudes toward addressing sexual health in their future profession

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 612-619 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristina Areskoug-Josefsson ◽  
Fredrik Thidell ◽  
Bo Rolander ◽  
Nerrolyn Ramstrand
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
Health Questionnaire ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Students Attitudes

Background: Prosthetists and orthotists have a responsibility to direct treatment toward enabling their clients to perform desired activities and to facilitate participation of their clients in all areas of life. This may include provision of assistive technologies to help clients meet goals related to participation in sexual activities. To help prosthetic and orthotic students develop competencies in dealing with the sexual health of their future clients, it is necessary to generate knowledge of their own perceived competence and capacity. Objectives: To explore prosthetic and orthotic students’ attitudes and competence toward working with sexual health and to evaluate reliability and validity of the Students’ Attitudes Towards Addressing Sexual Health questionnaire. Study design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Students enrolled in all three years of an undergraduate prosthetic and orthotic program were requested to complete the Students’ Attitudes Towards Addressing Sexual Health questionnaire ( n = 65). Reliability and validity were evaluated using the content validity index and Cronbach’s alpha. Results: Students felt unprepared to talk about sexual health with future clients and thought that they would be embarrassed if they raised the issue. No differences were identified between students enrolled in each of the three years of the program and few differences were observed between male and female students. The content validity index values were low but improved as the students’ level of education increased. Internal consistency of the questionnaire was acceptable ( α = 0.86). Conclusion: Prosthetic and orthotic students are unprepared to address sexual health issues with their future clients. There is a need to provide students with training related to sexual health issues. Clinical relevance This study indicates the need for additional education of prosthetic and orthotic students in issues related to sexual health and how to address sexual health issues with clients. Results can be used to develop training programs for students and will serve to improve the sexual health of individuals who receive prosthetic and orthotic services.

scholarly journals Knowledge about precautions in Primary Health Care: tool validation

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (suppl 4) ◽  
pp. 1589-1595
Author(s):  
Michelli Pacheco Sako ◽  
Adriana Maria da Silva Felix ◽  
Julia Yaeko Kawagoe ◽  
Maria Clara Padoveze ◽  
Silvia Alice Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Methodological Study ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Nursing Professionals

ABSTRACT Objective: To elaborate and validate a tool to assess knowledge and behavior of nursing professionals about standards and specific precautions in the Primary Health Care. Method: Methodological study of the elaboration and validation of the tool by thirteen experts judges, using a Likert scale of 4 points, with Content Validity Index ≥ 0.80, on clarity, relevance and pertinence. Results: A tool composed of 47 dichotomous questions to assess knowledge and 12 questions, with five options of answers, for the referred behavior. In the validation, only one item was deleted, related to the “Hands Hygiene” axis and one item was reformulated, regarding “Use of Common Gloves” and another 11 changed writing. The tool as a whole was assessed for relevance, comprehensiveness and representativeness within the scope of the topic investigated. Conclusion: The developed tool has been validated and is now available for use in Primary Health Care.

scholarly journals UJI KELAYAKAN INSTRUMEN UNTUK PENGUKURAN HUBUNGAN MOTIVASI BELAJAR DAN DUKUNGAN KELUARGA DENGAN PRODUKTIVITAS MAHASISWA DALAM MELAKSANAKAN PENGALAMAN BELAJAR LAPANGAN PADA MASA PANDEMI

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 175
Author(s):  
Rahmi Susanti ◽  
Martini Martini ◽  
Agustina Wati ◽  
Jihan Dinda Salsabilla
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
P Value ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Spearman Rank ◽  
Content Validity Index

Pendahuluan:Peningkatan kasus covid-19 di Indonesia menjadikan pemerintah membuat kebijakan untuk dapat melakukan semua aktivitas dirumah, termasuk proses pembelajaran, dan aktivitas akademik seperti Pengalaman Belajar Lapangan (PBL) berubah menjadi online. Hal tersebutmenjadi  suatu tantangan bagi mahasiswa untuk dapat menyelesaikan pendidikannya dengan baik. Sehingga tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi hubungan motivasi belajar dan dukungan keluarga terhadap produktivitas mahasiswa/i PBL di masa pandemi Covid-19 serta mengetahui hasil uji kelayakan pada instrumen yang digunakan. Metodologi:Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional dan jumlah sampel sebanyak 65 peserta Pengalaman Belajar Lapangan (PBL) Fakultas Kesehatan Masyarakat Universitas Mulawarman tahun 2020 dengan menggunakan total sampling. Instrumen penelitian diuji menggunakan Content Validity Index (CVI). Data di analisis menggunakan analisis univariat dan analisis bivariat dengan uji korelasi Spearman Rank. Hasil: Hasil menunjukkan bahwa CVI yang dihasilkan  ≤0.78. Pada akhirnya tercipta instrumen layak untuk digunakan serta tidak terdapat hubungan antara motivasi belajar terhadap produktivitas, namun terdapat hubungan positif antara dukungan keluarga terhadap produktivitas mahasiswa yang sedang melaksanakan PBL di masa pandemi(p-value= 0,033). Diskusi: Instrumen layak digunakan namun terdapat beberapa pertanyaan yang tidak digunakan karena hasil perhitungan CVI pada butir tersebut tidak valid. Hubungan yang terbentuk antara dukungan keluarga dengan produktivitas adalah hubungan yang positif walaupun memiliki korelasi yang lemah (r = 0,265).; Kata Kunci: pandemi covid-19, kelayakan instrumen, produktivitas  

scholarly journals Translation and Validation of the Hungarian Version of the Infection Control Standardized Questionnaire: A Cross-sectional Study

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahar Hammoud ◽  
Faten Amer ◽  
Haitham Khatatbeh ◽  
Huda Alfatafta ◽  
Miklós Zrínyi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Hungarian Version

Abstract Background: Up to our knowledge, there is currently no psychometrically validated Hungarian scale to evaluate nurses’ knowledge about infection prevention and control (IPC) practices. Thus, we aim in this study to assess the validity and reliability of the infection control standardized questionnaire Hungarian version (ICSQ-H).Methods: A cross-sectional, multisite study was conducted among 591 nurses in Hungary. The original ICSQ including 25 items was translated into Hungarian. A panel of four experts assessed the content validity of the questionnaire by calculating the item content validity index and scale content validity index. Then, construct validity was evaluated using principal component analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. The goodness of fit for the model was measured through fit indices. Convergent validity was assessed by calculating the average variance extracted. Additionally, discriminant validity was evaluated by computing the spearman correlation coefficient between the constructs. Finally, the interitem correlations, the corrected item-total correlations, and the internal consistency were calculated.Results: Content validity of the questionnaire was established with 23 items. The final four-construct ICSQ-H including 10 items showed a good fit model. Convergent validity was met except for the alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) construct, while discriminant validity was met for all constructs. The interitem correlations and the corrected item-total correlations were met for all constructs but, the internal consistency of ABHR was unsatisfactory due to the low number of items.Conclusions: The results did not support the original three-factor structure of the ICSQ. However, the four-factor ICSQ-H demonstrated an adequate degree of good fit and was found to be reliable. Based on our findings, we believe that the ICSQ-H could pave the way for more research regarding nurses’ IPC knowledge to be conducted in Hungary. Nevertheless, its validation among other healthcare workers is important to tailor effective interventions to enhance knowledge and awareness.

scholarly journals PSYCHOMETRIC EVALUATION OF FILIPINO VERSION OF PATIENT SATISFACTION INSTRUMENT

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 251-256
Author(s):  
Gil P Soriano ◽  
Kathyrine A Calong Calong
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Validity Index

Background: Patient satisfaction has been revealed to affect patient outcomes and has been used as an indicator for measuring quality in health care. However, there are no culturally appropriate instruments that measure Filipino patient satisfaction receiving nursing care.Objective: The objective of the study is to examine the validity and reliability of the Filipino version of Patient Satisfaction Instrument (F-PSI).Methods: The study utilized a cross-sectional study and included 131 Filipino patients in selected hospitals in Manila and were selected through convenience sampling. The tool undergone cross cultural adaptation following the WHO guidelines. Also, content validity following Davis technique and construct validity through confirmatory factor analysis was done to assessed its validity. To measure its internal consistency reliability, Cronbach’s α, inter-item and total-item correlation was conducted.Results: The construct validity of the Filipino version of PSI showed a good model fit while the item content validity index (I-CVI) ranges from 0.83-1.0 and a scale content validity index (S-CVI) of 0.96. Also, the translated tool showed an acceptable internal consistency reliability.Conclusion: The Filipino PSI is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring satisfaction among Filipino patients. Supplementary studies are needed to ascertain its validity and reliability for clinical use.

scholarly journals Validation of the Arabic and French Versions of a Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Questionnaire on Tranquilizer Misuse

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (21) ◽  
pp. 11144
Author(s):  
Narmeen Mallah ◽  
Rubén Rodríguez-Cano ◽  
Danielle A. Badro ◽  
Adolfo Figueiras ◽  
Francisco Caamaño-Isorna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Tranquilizer misuse is an emerging international public health concern. The psychosocial determinants of this misuse remain understudied. Instruments to measure the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) of tranquilizer misuse are unavailable, except for a recently published questionnaire validated in the Spanish language. We translated the KAP questionnaire into Arabic and French, adapted it and undertook a complete validation procedure in the general adult population in Lebanon. The content validity indicators were good: item content validity index ranged between 0.89 and 1.00, the content validity index scale average was ≥0.95 and the modified Kappa statistic for each of the KAP items was equal to I-CVI. The intra-class correlation coefficient values (n = 100) were ≥0.62 for all Knowledge and Attitudes items, demonstrating the item reliability. Confirmatory factorial analysis (n = 1450) showed that the selected model of Knowledge and Attitude constructs has adequate fit indicators and encompassed three factors that showed acceptable internal reliability: Knowledge (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.72), personal Attitudes towards tranquilizers (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.79) and Attitudes towards healthcare providers (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.65). The Arabic/French questionnaire was highly accepted, with a response rate of 95.72% and item non-response rate ≤3.6%. The availability of a cross-cultural adapted and multilingual validated questionnaire would stimulate research on tranquilizer misuse.

scholarly journals Development and validation of educational technology for venous ulcer care

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 309-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jéssica Lima Benevides ◽  
Janaina Fonseca Victor Coutinho ◽  
Liliane Chagas Pascoal ◽  
Emanuella Silva Joventino ◽  
Mariana Cavalcante Martins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Total Content ◽  
Compression Therapy ◽  
Venous Ulcer ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Content Validity Index ◽  
Venous Ulcers ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
Development And Validation

Abstract OBJECTIVE To develop and validate an educational technology venous ulcers care. METHOD Methodological study conducted in five steps: Situational diagnosis; literature review; development of texts, illustrations and layout; apparent and content validity by the Content Validity Index, assessment of Flesch Readability Index; and pilot testing. RESULTS The developed technology was a type of booklet entitled Booklet for Venous Ulcers Care, consisting of seven topics: Diet and food intake, walking and light exercise, resting with elevated leg, bandage care, compression therapy, family support, and keeping healthy habits. The apparent validity revealed minimal agreement of 85.7% in the clarity and comprehensibility. The total content validity index was 0.97, the Flesch Readability Index was 75%, corresponding to the reading "fairly easy". The pilot test showed that 100% of people with venous ulcers evaluated the text and the illustrations as understandable, as appropriate. CONCLUSION The educational technology proved to be valid for the appearance and content with potential for use in clinical practice.

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