scholarly journals Translation, Adaptation and Validation of an Arabic Version of Human Resource Practices Scale among Nurses

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heba El-Gazar ◽  
Mohamed Zoromba ◽  
Abdel-Hady El-Gilany
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Test Reliability ◽  
Human Resource Practices ◽  
Arabic Version ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Intra Class Correlation Coefficient

Abstract Background: Human resource practices (HRP) have a unique role in healthcare organizations, especially among nurses. Therefore, a valid and reliable tool to measure HRP is crucial. The present study aimed to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the Human resource practices (HRP) scale into Arabic language among nurses. Methods: A methodological study was applied in a sample of 328 nurses from 16 hospitals in Port-Said, Egypt. Face, content, construct and concurrent validity were assessed. Cronbach’s alpha coefficients and intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) to test reliability were evaluated. Results: The Arabic version of HRP scale had good content validity with I-CVI ranged from 0.727 to 1 and S-CVI with the average approach 0.961. Confirmatory factor analysis showed a better fit for the second-order model consisting of performance enhancement and employee support factors (CFI, NFI and RMSEA= 0.932, 0.926, and 0.064; respectively). The Arabic version of HRP scale correlated significantly with performance excellence and nurses' performance (r= 0.701, and 0.565; respectively), indicating good concurrent validity. Internal consistency with Cronbach's alpha was 0.95 and the intra-class correlation coefficient was 0.91 for the total scale showed good reliability. Conclusion: The Arabic version of HRP scale showed evidence of validity and reliability, and it could be recommended for use in clinical and research settings to assess HRP among Arabic nurses.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of the English and translated Chinese versions of the Integrated Palliative care Outcome Scale (IPOS) in Singapore

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Long ◽  
Yin Bun Cheung ◽  
Debra Qu ◽  
Katherine Lim ◽  
Guozhang Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Intra Class Correlation Coefficient

Abstract Context: Measurement of patient-centred outcomes enables clinicians to focus on patient and family priorities and enables quality of palliative care to be assessed.Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the English and translated Chinese IPOS among advanced cancer patients in Singapore.Methods: IPOS was forward and backward translated from English into Chinese. Structural validity was assessed by confirmatory factor analysis; known-group validity by comparing inpatients and community patients; construct validity by correlating IPOS with Edmonton Symptom Assessment System-revised (ESAS-r) and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy–General (FACT-G); internal consistency by Cronbach’s alpha; inter-rater reliability between patient and staff responses; test-retest reliability of patient responses between two timepoints.Results: 111 English-responding and 109 Chinese-responding patients participated. The three-factor structure (Physical Symptoms, Emotional Symptoms and Communication and Practical Issues) was confirmed with Comparative Fit Index and Tucker-Lewis-Index > 0.9 and Root Mean Square Error of Approximation < 0.08. Inpatients scored higher than outpatients as hypothesised. Construct validity (Pearson’s correlation coefficient, r≥|0.608|) was shown between the related subscales of IPOS and FACT-G and ESAS-r. Internal consistency was confirmed for total and subscale scores (Cronbach's alpha ≥ 0.84), except for the Communication and Practical Issues subscale (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.29–0.65). Inter-rater reliability (Intra-class correlation coefficient [ICC] ≤ 0.43) between patient and staff responses was insufficient. Test-retest reliability was confirmed with Intra-class correlation coefficient ICC = 0.80 (English) and 0.88 (Chinese) for IPOS Total.Conclusion: IPOS in English and Chinese showed good validity, good internal consistency, and good test-retest reliability, except for the Communication and Practical Issues subscale. There was poor inter-rater reliability between patients and staff.

scholarly journals Russian Version of HSS Knee Replacement Expectations Survey: Language and Cultural Adaptation

2017 ◽  
pp. 17-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Cherkasov ◽  
A. S. Ibiev ◽  
A. V. Saraev ◽  
N. N. Kornilov
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Knee Replacement ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Russian Version ◽  
Back Translation ◽  
Expert Commission ◽  
Intra Class Correlation Coefficient

Purpose . To perform language and cultural adaptation of the Hospital of Special Surgery (HSS) Knee Replacement Expectations Survey and evaluate its reliability.Material and methods . To preserve the HSS validity its language and cultural adaptation was performed in several steps: (1) direct translation, (2) synthesis of the intermediate version, (3) back translation, (4) expert commission review and creation of the 2nd intermediate version, (5) pre-testing and formation of a final version, study of reliability with evaluation of Cronbach’s alpha and intra class correlation coefficient (ICC). Total number of 35 patients (mean age 54.2 years) with terminal-stage gonarthrosis who were admitted for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) participated in the study.Results . Cronbach’s alpha and intra class correlation coefficient (ICC) for the translated and adapted version of HSS Knee Replacement Expectations Survey made up 0.871 and 0.82 (95% confidence interval 0.725-0.897) that was indicative of high correlation between Russian version and the original.Conclusion . Russian version of HSS Knee Replacement Expectations Survey is a reliable tool and can be used for the evaluation of patient expectations prior to TKA.

scholarly journals Russian Version of HSS Knee Replacement Expectations Survey: Language and Cultural Adaptation

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-21
Author(s):  
M. A Cherkasov ◽  
A. S Ibiev ◽  
A. V Saraev ◽  
N. N Kornilov
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Knee Replacement ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Russian Version ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Back Translation ◽  
Intra Class Correlation Coefficient

Purpose . To perform language and cultural adaptation of the Hospital of Special Surgery (HSS) Knee Replacement Expectations Survey and evaluate its reliability. Material and methods . To preserve the HSS validity its language and cultural adaptation was performed in several steps: (1) direct translation, (2) synthesis of the intermediate version, (3) back translation, (4) expert commission review and creation of the 2nd intermediate version, (5) pre-testing and formation of a final version, study of reliability with evaluation of Cronbach’s alpha and intra class correlation coefficient (ICC). Total number of 35 patients (mean age 54.2 years) with terminal-stage gonarthrosis who were admitted for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) participated in the study. Results . Cronbach’s alpha and intra class correlation coefficient (ICC) for the translated and adapted version of HSS Knee Replacement Expectations Survey made up 0.871 and 0.82 (95% confidence interval 0.725-0.897) that was indicative of high correlation between Russian version and the original. Conclusion . Russian version of HSS Knee Replacement Expectations Survey is a reliable tool and can be used for the evaluation of patient expectations prior to TKA.

scholarly journals The Harris Hip Score

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
ALIAA Khaja ◽  
Owayed AL-Mutairi ◽  
abdulaziz Alkhudair ◽  
Awdhah Abdulkarim
Keyword(s):  
Physical Function ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Test Reliability ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Pain Subscale

Abstract Background The Harris Hip Score (HHS) is a widely used Patient-Related Outcomes score. It measures pain and function levels in patients with hip pathologies. Objectives The main objective of this study is to translate and culturally adapt the HHS into Arabic, and to further assess the reliability and validity of translated version Material & Methods 110 patients participated in this survey. The internal consistency tests were performed using Cronbach’s alpha. Test-retest reliability (intra-correlation coefficient), convergent construct validity, convergent validity, floor & ceiling effects and responsiveness was also calculated. In order to measure the level of agreement, Bland-Altman Plot, forest Plots are performed. Results Test reliability for the first testing situation - calculated using Cronbach's alpha - was 0.98 for the pain subscale, 0.98 for the stiffness, and 0.99 for the physical function subscale. For the second testing, reliability was 0.99, 0.97, and 0.99 (pain, stiffness, and physical function, respectively). This only proves that WOMAC is an instrument with good reliability. Same calculation of Cronbach’s alpha was essential to testing the reliability of the Harris Hip Score. For each of the three testing occasions the reliability was very good or excellent – α 1 = 0.92, α 2 = 0.91, and α 3 = 0.90. Intra-class correlation coefficient was good with the score of 0.76 (95% CI 0.44-0.88). Conclusion Overall, Arabic version of HOOS could be used as diagnostic tool for patients with hip problems, when it comes to information about the overall condition of the patient, especially about the improvement or deterioration, however, it is important to be cautious using HHS when the change magnitude of patient’s condition is investigated, since there is a potential probability that the level of improvement of the patient’s condition will be overestimated by HHS.

Reliability of a Self-Administered Postal Questionnaire on the Use of Food Supplements in an Italian Adult Population

2010 ◽  
Vol 80 (6) ◽  
pp. 394-407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefania Giammarioli ◽  
Concetta Boniglia ◽  
Brunella Carratù ◽  
Marco Ciarrocchi ◽  
Flavia Chiarotti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Kappa Statistic ◽  
Postal Questionnaire ◽  
Food Supplements ◽  
Test Reliability ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Intra Class Correlation Coefficient

The objective of this study was to evaluate the reliability of a self-administered postal questionnaire on the use of food supplements. The study was carried out in subjects representative of an Italian adult population. Eight thousand eight hundred twenty-three subjects received the questionnaire; 1723 subjects completed it of which 102 twice (baseline and 1-month re-administration). The latter 204 questionnaires were used to test reliability using Cohen’s kappa statistic (k) and the intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) for categorical and quantitative variables, respectively. Subjects’ characteristics such as sociodemographic and physical data, lifestyles, dietary habits, and most health characteristics showed very good agreement (ICC or k 1.00 - 0.55) between questionnaires, with the exception of answers about the consumption of some medicines (k 0.37 - 0.40). The reliability concerning the use of food supplements was satisfactory on the whole (k 0.69) and fairly satisfactory for different categories of food supplements (k 0.83 - 0.41). With regard to additional information about users of food supplements, the reliability of responses was fairly satisfactory on the whole (k 0.93 - 0.41), with some exceptions. The concordance/correlation coefficient values generally showed that the questionnaire is fairly reliable over the entire sample for collecting information on the use of food supplements.

scholarly journals Psychometric characteristics of the Croatian and the Serbian versions of the oral health impact profile for edentulous subjects, with a pilot study on the dimensionality

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-64
Author(s):  
Asja Čelebić ◽  
Ivica Stančić ◽  
Ines Kovačić ◽  
Aleksandra Popovac ◽  
Jolanda Topić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Oral Health Impact Profile ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Removable Denture

AbstractIntroductionThe aim was to adapt the Croatian and the Serbian versions of the Oral Health Impact Profile for the edentulous population (OHIP-EDENT-CRO and OHIP-EDENT-SRB).MethodsThe translation and cross-cultural adaptation were carried out in accordance with accepted international standards. A total of 95 and 177 removable denture wearers were recruited in Croatia and Serbia respectively. The reliability was evaluated by calculating Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and by test-retest (30 participants in each country). The concurrent validity was determined by calculating the Spearman’s rank coefficient between the OHIP-EDENT summary scores and one question related to removable denture satisfaction. Construct validity was determined by exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Responsiveness was determined by comparison of the OHIP-EDENT summary scores before and after dental implant placement to support mandibular overdentures (23 patients in Croatia, 21 in Serbia).ResultsCronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.92 in Croatia and 0.87 in Serbia. The intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.98 in Croatia and 0.94 in Serbia. In Croatia the Spearman’s correlation coefficient was -0.71 (p<0.001) and in Serbia -0.74 (p<0.001). Both confirmed concurrent validity. Construct validity was tested by EFA, which extracted four factors in each country, accounting for 66.59% of the variance in Croatia and 59.33% in Serbia. Responsiveness was confirmed in both countries by a significant OHIP-EDENT summary score reduction and a high standardised effect size (3.9 in Croatia, 1.53 in Serbia).ConclusionThe results prove that both instruments, the OHIP-EDENT-CRO and the OHIP-EDENT-SRB, have very good psychometric properties for assessing OHRQoL in the edentulous population.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of the Arabic version of the child perceptions questionnaire for 8–10-year-old children

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (11) ◽  
pp. 3131-3141
Author(s):  
Deem Al-Blaihed ◽  
Azza A. El-Housseiny ◽  
Nada J. Farsi ◽  
Najat M. Farsi
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Arabic Version ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Group I ◽  
Group Ii ◽  
Arabic Speaking

Abstract Purpose To develop an Arabic version of the CPQ8–10 and test its validity and reliability for use among Arabic-speaking children. Methods The 25-item professionally translated questionnaire included two global rating questions across four domains, which was assessed through a pilot study on 20 participants who were not included in the main study. Children (n = 175) aged 8–10 years were consecutively recruited: group I (n = 120) included pediatric dental patients, group II (n = 25) included children with orofacial clefts, and group III (n = 30) included orthodontic patients. Construct (convergent and discriminant) validity, internal consistency, and test–retest reliability were assessed using Spearman’s rank correlation coefficients, Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, and intraclass correlation coefficient, respectively. All children were clinically examined; 66 children completed the questionnaire a second time. A cross-sectional study design was employed. Results CPQ8–10 scores and global ratings were positively correlated. CPQ8–10 scores were highest in group II, followed by groups I and III, respectively. CPQ8–10 scores were significantly higher in children affected with caries or malocclusion compared to unaffected children. Cronbach’s alpha was 0.95 and the intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.97. Conclusions The Arabic CPQ8–10 was valid and reliable; therefore, it can be utilized with Arabic-speaking children in this age group.

Reliability of upright weight-bearing distribution measures obtained by computed baropodometry for participants with and without post-stroke hemiparesis

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (11) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Paulo Henrique Ferreira de Araujo Barbosa ◽  
Lidiane Teles de Menezes ◽  
Abraão Souza Costa ◽  
Clarissa Cardoso Santos Couto Paz ◽  
Henrique Resende Martins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Total Body Weight ◽  
Test Reliability ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Total Body ◽  
Intra Class Correlation Coefficient

Background/Aims Measurements from force platforms and digital scales have been applied to classify weight-bearing distribution in post-stroke hemiparesis. However, an intermediate tool – computed baropodometry – is breaking new ground in this field of diagnosis, with a need to report its reliability. Intra-test and test/retest reliabilities of the percentage of total body weight borne by the predominantly used hemibody calculated from computed baropodometry in participants with and without chronic hemiparesis was investigated in this study. Methods A total of 40 participants were evaluated and combined for age and sex in two different groups. Repeated measures were taken to analyse differences among records obtained from averages during 5, 10 or 20 seconds (intra-test reliability) and between the test and 1-week retest (test/retest reliability) for both groups. The analysis of variance, intra-class correlation coefficient and data plotted by Bland-Altman method were administrated. Results The intra-test analysis did not show differences among records obtained from different time durations (5, 10 and 20 seconds). Excellent to moderate intra-class correlation coefficient values (0.794 to 0.644) between test and retest were observed in the hemiparesis group from the records obtained by short to the longer lasting time durations, while for control groups, intra-class correlation coefficient values (0.661 to 0.748) were classified as moderate. Conclusions Acceptable reliability was found for all participants. Moreover, improved repeatability was reported when the measures were obtained by shorter time periods for both groups.

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

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.

scholarly journals Reliability and validity of the functioning assessment short test for older adults with bipolar disorder (FAST-O)

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melis Orhan ◽  
Nicole Korten ◽  
Ralph Kupka ◽  
Patricia van Oppen ◽  
Max Stek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Internal Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Occupational Functioning ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Short Test ◽  
Functioning Assessment

Abstract Background Many frequently used instruments fail to assess psychosocial functioning in patients with bipolar disorder. The Functioning Assessment Short Test (FAST) was developed in order to tackle this problem and to assess the main functioning problems experienced by patients with bipolar disorder. However, the original FAST is not fully applicable in older adults due to the domain of occupational functioning. The aim of our study was to validate an adapted version for Older adults (FAST-O) in a group of older adults with bipolar disorder (OABD). Methods 88 patients aged 50 years and over diagnosed with bipolar disorder were included. We adapted the items in the area of “work-related functioning” of the FAST into items assessing “societal functioning”. Several measurements were conducted in order to analyse the psychometric qualities of the FAST-O (confirmatory factor analysis for internal structure, Cronbach’s alpha for internal consistency, Spearman’s rho for concurrent validity, Mann–Whitney U test for discriminant validity). Results Mean age in the study sample was 65.3 (SD = 7.5) and 57.3% was female. The internal structure was most similar to the internal structure of the original FAST. The internal consistency was excellent (Cronbach’s alpha = .93). The concurrent validity when correlated with the Social and Occupational Functioning Assessment Scale was low, but significant. The FAST-O was also able to distinguish between euthymic and symptomatic OABD patients. Conclusions The FAST-O has strong psychometric qualities. Based on our results, we can conclude that the FAST-O is a short, efficient solution in order to replace global rating scales or extensive test batteries in order to assess daily functioning of older psychiatric patients in a valid and reliable manner.

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