Cross-cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Lebanese Arabic version of the BACS scale (the Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia) among stable schizophrenic inpatients

Abstract IntroductionAssessment of cognitive disorders in schizophrenia is becoming a part of clinical and research practice by using batteries that differ widely in their content. The Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia (BACS) was developed to cover the main cognitive deficits of schizophrenia. The objective of this study was to assess concurrent validity of the Arabic version of the BACS with a standard neurocognitive battery of tests in Lebanese patients with schizophrenia and healthy controls.MethodsA sample of 120 stable inpatients diagnosed with schizophrenia and 60 healthy controls received the Arabic version of the BACS in a first session, and a standard battery in a second session. ResultsMean duration of completion for the BACS was 31.2 ± 5.4 min in patients with schizophrenia. All tests demonstrated significant differences between controls and patients (p < .01). Principal components analysis demonstrated that a one-factor solution best fits our dataset (64.8% of the variance). High Cronbach alpha was found (.85). The BACS composite scores were significantly correlated with the standard battery composite scores in patients (r = .78, p < .001) and healthy controls (r = .77, p < .001). Also, correlation analysis between the BACS sub-scores and the standard battery sub-scores showed significant results (p < .05). The Arabic-BACS demonstrated high ability to discriminate patients with schizophrenia from healthy controls.Conclusion Results showed that the Arabic version of the BACS is a useful tool for assessing cognition in patients with schizophrenia and could be used in clinical practice in Lebanon.

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Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Arabic version of the BACS scale (the brief assessment of cognition in schizophrenia) among chronic schizophrenic inpatients

BMC Psychiatry ◽

10.1186/s12888-021-03228-9 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Chadia Haddad ◽

Pascale Salameh ◽

Souheil Hallit ◽

Sahar Obeid ◽

Georges Haddad ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cognitive Deficits ◽

Cultural Adaptation ◽

Concurrent Validity ◽

Cognitive Disorders ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Healthy Controls ◽

Arabic Version ◽

Brief Assessment ◽

Components Analysis ◽

Composite Scores

Abstract Background Assessment of cognitive disorders in schizophrenia is becoming a part of clinical and research practice by using batteries that differ widely in their content. The Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia (BACS) was developed to cover the main cognitive deficits of schizophrenia. The objective of this study was to assess concurrent validity of the Arabic version of the BACS with a standard neurocognitive battery of tests in Lebanese patients with schizophrenia and healthy controls. Methods A sample of 120 stable inpatients diagnosed with schizophrenia and 60 healthy controls received the Arabic version of the BACS in a first session, and a standard battery in a second session. Results Mean duration of completion for the BACS was 31.2 ± 5.4 min in patients with schizophrenia. All tests demonstrated significant differences between controls and patients (p < .01). Principal components analysis demonstrated that a one-factor solution best fits our dataset (64.8% of the variance). High Cronbach alpha was found (.85). The BACS composite scores were significantly correlated with the standard battery composite scores in patients (r = .73, p < .001) and healthy controls (r = .78, p < .001). Also, correlation analysis between the BACS sub-scores and the standard battery sub-scores showed significant results (p < .05). Conclusion Results showed that the Arabic version of the BACS demonstrated high ability to discriminate patients with schizophrenia from healthy controls and it is a useful tool for assessing cognition in patients with schizophrenia and could be used in clinical practice in Lebanon.

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Sensitivity and applicability of the Brazilian version of the Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia (BACS)

Dementia & Neuropsychologia ◽

10.1590/s1980-57642008dn10300007 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 260-265 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

João Vinícius Salgado ◽

Carolina F. Richards Carvalhaes ◽

Annelise de Matos Pires ◽

Maila de Castro L. das Neves ◽

Breno Fiúza Cruz ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cognitive Deficits ◽

Cognitive Assessment ◽

Cognitive Deficit ◽

Healthy Controls ◽

Brief Assessment ◽

Promising Tool ◽

Brazilian Version ◽

High Internal Consistency ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

Patient Performance

Abstract Cognitive assessment in schizophrenia has traditionally used batteries that are long and complex or differ widely in their content. The Brief Assessment of Cognition in Schizophrenia (BACS) has been developed to cover the main cognitive deficits of schizophrenia as well as to be easily and briefly administered, portable, sensitive and reliable. Objectives: To investigate the applicability and sensitivity of the Brazilian Version of the BACS (Brazilian-BACS). Methods: Performance of 20 stable patients with schizophrenia on the Brazilian-BACS was compared to 20 matched healthy controls. Results: Applying the Brazilian-BACS required 43.4±8.4 minutes for patients and 40.5±5.7 minutes for controls (p=0.17). All tests demonstrated significant differences between controls and patients (P<0.01). Pearson's correlation analysis and Cronbach's a evidenced a high internal consistency for patient performance. The cognitive deficit in the patients was approximately 1.5 standard deviations below controls. These results were consistent with those reported in the validation of the original version and in meta-analyses of similar studies. Conclusions: The Brazilian-BACS displayed good applicability and sensitivity in assessing the major cognitive constructs that are impaired in schizophrenia. Thus, the Brazilian-BACS seems to be a promising tool for assessing cognition in patients with schizophrenia in Brazil.

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Cross-cultural Adaptation and Validation of Arabic Version of COMI in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain

Case Medical Research ◽

10.31525/ct1-nct04136964 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Neck Pain ◽

Cultural Adaptation ◽

Chronic Neck Pain ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Arabic Version ◽

Cross Cultural Adaptation

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Arabic translation, cultural adaptation, and validation of Australian Pelvic Floor Questionnaire in a Saudi population

BMC Women s Health ◽

10.1186/s12905-020-01144-w ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Haifaa Malaekah ◽

Haifaa Saud Al Medbel ◽

Sameerah Al Mowallad ◽

Zahra Al Asiri ◽

Alhanouf Albadrani ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pelvic Floor ◽

Cultural Adaptation ◽

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction ◽

Bowel Function ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

Bladder Function ◽

Arabic Version ◽

Saudi Population ◽

Prolapse Symptoms ◽

Pelvic Floor Questionnaire

Abstract Introduction and hypothesis The aims of the study were the translation, cultural adaptation, and validation of self-administered Australian Pelvic Floor Questionnaire (APFQ) on a Saudi population. Methods The translation and cultural adaptation was performed in 854 women over 18 and not pregnant who agreed to answer the Arabic version of the questionnaire. The content/face validity, internal consistency (reliability), and construct validity (factor analysis) were assessed. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS 24.0 statistical software. Results The Cronbach’s alpha results were above 0.8 for the questionnaire’s overall reliability (bladder function: 0.877, bowel function: 0.834, prolapse symptoms: 0.784, sexual function: 0.762) showing adequate internal consistency reliability and high statistical significance. A statistically significant correlation was observed among the 40 items of the questionnaire. The issue of multicollinearity was not found, and the determinant of the correlation matrix was 0.001. A value of > 0.5 was achieved when the Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin and Bartlett’s tests measured 0.806 and the Bartlett’s test of sphericity was statistically significant χ2 (780) = 4150.46 (p < 0.001). The values of loading indicate that all 4 factors (bladder function, bowel function, prolapse symptoms, sexual function) contributed to each of their items. Conclusions This study provides the Arabic version of the self-administered APFQ as a reliable and valid instrument for evaluating symptom severity and impact of pelvic floor dysfunction on the quality of life of Arabic women. It also will enable the researchers from Arab countries to use this instrument to assess pelvic floor dysfunction prevalence in their settings.

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Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Brazilian Portuguese Version of an Observational Measure for Parent–Child Responsive Caregiving

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18031246 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

pp. 1246

Author(s):

Alessandra Schneider ◽

Michelle Rodrigues ◽

Olesya Falenchuk ◽

Tiago N. Munhoz ◽

Aluisio J. D. Barros ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cultural Adaptation ◽

Child Outcomes ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Brazilian Portuguese ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Rater Reliability ◽

Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽

Portuguese Version ◽

Brief Assessment ◽

The Cross

Responsive caregiving is the dimension of parenting most consistently related to later child functioning in both developing and developed countries. There is a growing need for efficient, psychometrically sound and culturally appropriate measurement of this construct. This study describes the cross-cultural validation in Brazil of the Responsive Interactions for Learning (RIFL-P) measure, requiring only eight minutes for assessment and coding. The cross-cultural adaptation used a recognized seven-step procedure. The adapted version was applied to a stratified sample of 153 Brazilian mother–child (18 months) dyads. Videos of mother–child interaction were coded using the RIFL-P and a longer gold standard parenting assessment. Mothers completed a survey on child stimulation (18 months) and child outcomes were measured at 24 months. Internal consistency (α = 0.94), inter-rater reliability (r = 0.83), and intra-rater reliability (r = 0.94) were all satisfactory to high. RIFL-P scores were significantly correlated with another measurement of parenting (r’s ranged from 0.32 to 0.47, p < 0.001), stimulation markers (r = 0.34, p < 0.01), and children’s cognition (r = 0.29, p < 0.001), language (r = 0.28, p < 0.001), and positive behavior (r = 0.17, p < 0.05). The Brazilian Portuguese version is a valid and reliable instrument for a brief assessment of responsive caregiving.

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