scholarly journals Validation of the German version of the Needs Assessment Tool: Progressive Disease – Heart Failure

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Gonzalez-Jaramillo ◽  
Jelena Guyer ◽  
Nora Luethi ◽  
Piotr Sobanski ◽  
Rut Zbinden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Progressive Disease ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Health Care Personnel ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract BackgroundThe Needs Assessment Tool: Progressive Disease-Heart Failure (NAT: PD-HF) is a tool created to assess the needs of people living with heart failure and their informal caregivers to assist delivering care in a more comprehensive way that addresses actual needs that are unmet, and to improve quality of life. In this study we aimed to 1) Translate the tool into German and culturally adapt it. 2) Assess internal consistency, inter-rater reliability, and test-retest reliability of the German NAT: PD-HF. 3) Evaluate whether and how patients and health care personnel understand the tool and its utility. 4) Assess the tool’s face validity, applicability, relevance, and acceptability among health care personnel.MethodsSingle-center validation study. The tool was translated from English into German using a forward–backward translation. To assess internal consistency, we used Cronbach´s alpha. To assess inter-rater reliability and test-retest reliability, we used Cohen´s kappa, and to assess validity we used face validity. ResultsThe translated tool showed good internal consistency. Raters were in substantial agreement on a majority of the questions, and agreement was almost perfect for all the questions in the test-retest analysis. Face validity was rated high by health care personnel.ConclusionThe German NAT: PD-HF is a reliable, valid, and internally consistent tool that is well accepted by both patients and health care personnel. However, it is important to keep in mind that effective use of the tool requires training of health care personnel.

scholarly journals Validation of the German version of the needs assessment tool: progressive disease-heart failure

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Gonzalez-Jaramillo ◽  
Jelena Guyer ◽  
Nora Luethi ◽  
Piotr Sobanski ◽  
Rut Zbinden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Progressive Disease ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Health Care Personnel ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background The Needs Assessment Tool: Progressive Disease-Heart Failure (NAT: PD-HF) is a tool created to assess the needs of people living with heart failure and their informal caregivers to assist delivering care in a more comprehensive way that addresses actual needs that are unmet, and to improve quality of life. In this study, we aimed to (1) Translate the tool into German and culturally adapt it. (2) Assess internal consistency, inter-rater reliability, and test–retest reliability of the German NAT: PD-HF. (3) Evaluate whether and how patients and health care personnel understand the tool and its utility. (4) Assess the tool’s face validity, applicability, relevance, and acceptability among health care personnel. Methods Single-center validation study. The tool was translated from English into German using a forward–backward translation. To assess internal consistency, we used Cronbach´s alpha. To assess inter-rater reliability and test–retest reliability, we used Cohen´s kappa, and to assess validity we used face validity. Results The translated tool showed good internal consistency. Raters were in substantial agreement on a majority of the questions, and agreement was almost perfect for all the questions in the test–retest analysis. Face validity was rated high by health care personnel. Conclusion The German NAT: PD-HF is a reliable, valid, and internally consistent tool that is well accepted by both patients and health care personnel. However, it is important to keep in mind that effective use of the tool requires training of health care personnel.

Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Comprehensive Needs Assessment Tool (CNAT) for Chinese Cancer Patients

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yin-Ping Zhang ◽  
Huan-Huan Wei ◽  
Xin-Shuang Zhao ◽  
Yao Zhang ◽  
Ya-Qiong Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽  
Chinese Cancer Patients ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Rationale, aims and objectives: The appropriate assessment of a cancer patient’s needs is critical for high quality care services. However, a systematic assessment of an individual patient’s needs fundamental to person-centered healthcare, is rarely practised in China. This study aimed to adapt the Comprehensive Needs Assessment Tool (CNAT) to Chinese cancer patients and to evaluate the psychometric properties of the newly adapted Chinese CNAT.Method: Cross-cultural adaptation of the original CNAT was performed according to published guidelines. A subsequent validation study was conducted with 300 cancer patients in Mainland China. Validity was determined through exploratory factor analysis and the known-group comparison. Reliability was determined using internal consistency and test-retest reliability.Results: The overall CNAT had acceptable internal consistency with Cronbach's alpha coefficient 0.967 for the scale and 0.811~0.958 for subscales. Test-retest reliability by intra-class correlations was 0.877 for the overall scale. Principal component analysis resulted in an 8-factor structure explaining 70.325% of the total variance indicating good construct validity. Known-group validity was supported by its ability to detect significant differences according to sociodemographic and medical characteristics of participants.Conclusions: The newly adapted Chinese CNAT scale possesses adequate validity, test-retest reliability and internal consistency in this population.

Developing a measure to assess clinicians’ ability to reflect on key staff–patient dynamics in forensic settings

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Polnay ◽  
Helen Walker ◽  
Christopher Gallacher
Keyword(s):  
Reflective Practice ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Good Test ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Purpose Relational dynamics between patients and staff in forensic settings can be complicated and demanding for both sides. Reflective practice groups (RPGs) bring clinicians together to reflect on these dynamics. To date, evaluation of RPGs has lacked quantitative focus and a suitable quantitative tool. Therefore, a self-report tool was designed. This paper aims to pilot The Relational Aspects of CarE (TRACE) scale with clinicians in a high-secure hospital and investigate its psychometric properties. Design/methodology/approach A multi-professional sample of 80 clinicians were recruited, completing TRACE and attitudes to personality disorder questionnaire (APDQ). Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) determined factor structure and internal consistency of TRACE. A subset was selected to measure test–retest reliability. TRACE was cross-validated against the APDQ. Findings EFA found five factors underlying the 20 TRACE items: “awareness of common responses,” “discussing and normalising feelings;” “utilising feelings,” “wish to care” and “awareness of complicated affects.” This factor structure is complex, but items clustered logically to key areas originally used to generate items. Internal consistency (α = 0.66, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.55–0.76) demonstrated borderline acceptability. TRACE demonstrated good test–retest reliability (intra-class correlation = 0.94, 95% CI = 0.78–0.98) and face validity. TRACE indicated a slight negative correlation with APDQ. A larger data set is needed to substantiate these preliminary findings. Practical implications Early indications suggested TRACE was valid and reliable, suitable to measure the effectiveness of reflective practice. Originality/value The TRACE was a distinctive measure that filled a methodological gap in the literature.

scholarly journals Development and reliability of the Korean version of the Feeding Abilities Assessment

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-74
Author(s):  
Seul Gi Koo ◽  
Hae Yean Park ◽  
Jongbae Kim ◽  
Areum Han
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Korean Version ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Objective The purpose of this study is to introduce a standardised assessment tool by verifying the reliability of the translated Korean version of the Feeding Abilities Assessment (K-FAA), which was developed to suit Korean culture. Methods The research subjects were 65 patients with dementia living in nursing homes. The K-FAA was completed by verifying the suitability of translation and reverse translation. The validity of the K-FAA was established through content validity, while its reliability was analysed based on internal consistency reliability for the items, test–retest reliability and inter-rater reliability. Results The content validity index determined, based on the assessment of professors, occupational therapists, and nurses, was more than .70. Cronbach’s α was more than .929, showing good internal consistency. A test–retest reliability of .884 was derived using Pearson’s correlation coefficient (p < .01), and an inter-rater reliability of .800 was derived using the kappa coefficients; intraclass correlation coefficient was .897, which also indicated good reliability. Conclusion The K-FAA was modified to fit the Korean domestic situation, and this assessment had high reliability. Therefore, K-FAA can evaluate the feeding ability of patients with dementia. Future studies should focus on providing evidence-based data to maintain or supplement the feeding ability of patients with dementia in Korea.

Reliability of the Salford Needs Assessment Schedule for Adolescents

1999 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 891-902 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. KROLL ◽  
A. WOODHAM ◽  
J. ROTHWELL ◽  
S. BAILEY ◽  
C. TOBIAS ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
New Instrument ◽  
Provision Of Services ◽  
Forensic Psychiatric ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Reliability Coefficients

Background. For adolescents, there is no specific needs assessment instrument that assesses significant problems that can benefit from specified interventions. A new instrument (S.NASA) was developed by incorporating and adapting three well established adult needs assessment instruments. The S.NASA covers 21 areas of functioning including social, psychiatric, educational and life skills.Method. Client and carer interviews were conducted by different researchers. A week later the interviews were repeated using a crossover design. Significant (cardinal) problems were generated from the clinical interviews using a pre-defined algorithm. Final need status (three categories) was made by clinicians assessing the cardinal problems against defined interventions. The interventions were generated from discussions with clinicians and a survey of appropriate professionals working with adolescents.Results. Pre-piloting led to the final version being administered to 40 adolescents from secure units, forensic psychiatric and adolescent psychiatric services. There were 25 males and 15 females, mean age 15·5 years. Overall there were moderate to good inter-rater and test–retest reliability coefficients, the test–retest reliability coefficients for the total scores on the needs assessment interviews ranged from 0·73 to 0·85. Consensual and face validity was good, the adolescents and staff finding the instrument useful and helpful.Conclusions. This new needs assessment instrument shows acceptable psychometric properties. It should be of use in research projects assessing the needs and the provision of services for adolescents with complex and chronic problems.

Psychometric Evaluation of the Vietnamese Hemodialysis Stressor Scale

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 364-385
Author(s):  
Thi Loan Dang ◽  
Fu-Chih Lai ◽  
Yen-Kuang Lin ◽  
Kuei-Ru Chou ◽  
Nae-Fang Miao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Instrument Translation ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Stressor Scale

The lack of a suitable assessment tool may limit optimal stress management and impair the health-related quality of life of patients undergoing hemodialysis. The purpose of the study was to examine latent constructs and psychometric properties of the Vietnamese Hemodialysis Stressor Scale (HSS-V). In total, 180 patients receiving hemodialysis were recruited. Psychometric properties of the HSS-V, including the construct validity, internal consistency, and test–retest reliability, were tested after the instrument translation. The exploratory factor analysis resulted in a 24-item HSS-V with four extracted factors, which explained 58.32% of the total variance. The construct validity was confirmed by significant negative correlations between scores on the HSS-V and Vietnamese-version Short Form-36. The internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = .82-.91) and test–retest reliability (intra-class correlations coefficient = .91-.94) of the 24-item HSS-V were satisfactory. A simple structure and preliminary acceptable psychometric properties of the HSS-V were established and can serve as a basis for further studies.

scholarly journals The Psychometric Properties of the Arabic Preschool Activity Card Sort

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Somaya H. Malkawi ◽  
Sana M. N. Abu-Dahab ◽  
Ahmad F. Amro ◽  
Nihad A. Almasri
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Good Test ◽  
Card Sort ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background. The Preschool Activity Card Sort (PACS) is an interview-based assessment tool to measure participation of preschool children with age range from 3 to 6 years. Objective of Study. The purpose of this study was to establish the psychometric properties of the recently translated Arabic PACS (A-PACS). Methods. One hundred fifty-one Jordanian parents participated in the study representing different geographical areas. Children were almost equally distributed between males and females and into three age groups. Construct and concurrent validity were examined as well as the internal consistency of the scale and the test-retest reliability. Findings. The A-PACS was able to differentiate between the participation level of young and old children in the domains of education, community mobility, and low demand leisure of the A-PACS giving evidence to its construct validity and it significantly correlated with some aspects of the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale (VABS) giving evidence to its concurrent validity. The A-PACS showed excellent overall internal consistency (α=.859) for all domains and good test-retest reliability (r=.976, p<.001). Conclusion. The A-PACS can be considered as a valid and reliable tool to measure participation of preschool children with normal development from Arabic cultures. Future studies should focus on the validity of the A-PACS for use with children with disabilities.

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of Lymphoedema Functioning, Disability and Health Questionnaire (Lymph-ICF) Thai Version

2021 ◽  
Vol 73 (4) ◽  
pp. 268-274
Author(s):  
Kingkaew Pajareya ◽  
Chayaporn Chotiyarnwong ◽  
Thapanee Sithawatdecha ◽  
Rattanaporn Wattanasri
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Expert Committee ◽  
Health Questionnaire ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Objective: The study objective is to adapt the Lymphoedema functioning, disability and health questionnaire (Lymph-ICF) for use in the Thai language and to investigate the validity and reliability of the Thai version.Materials and Methods: This study was done in 5 stages in line with established guidelines for cross-cultural adaptation of self-report measures; 1) Initial translation 2) Synthesis of the translations 3) Back translation 4) Expert committee review and 5) Test of the prefinal version. The face validity was assessed by interview content experts. In the assessment of the validity of the construct, the Spearman correlation coefficient was used to examine the correlations between the scores of the Thai Lymph-ICF and the scores of the Thai EQ-5D-5L. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to establish test-retest reliability while Cronbach’s alpha was used to determine the internal consistency of the whole questionnaire and of each domain.Results: Fifty participants were evaluated for validity and reliability. Face validity was supported. Construct validity showed strong correlations between the scores of the Thai Lymph-ICF and the scores of the Thai EQ-5D-5L. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were both excellent.Conclusion: The Lymph-ICF Thai version was shown to be both valid and reliable for evaluating the quality of life of patients with breast cancer-related lymphoedema.

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of the Thai Version of the Thyroid-Related Patient-Reported Outcome—A Thyroid-specific Quality of Life Questionnaire

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patorn Piromchai ◽  
Supachat Chaiudomsom ◽  
Pattaramon Wijakkanalan ◽  
Torquil Watt
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Patient Reported Outcome ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
The Face ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Benign Thyroid

Abstract Introduction The Thyroid-Related Patient-Reported Outcome (ThyPRO) is a new thyroid-specific quality of life patient-reported outcome measure for benign thyroid disorders. Objective The objective of this study was to investigate the face validity, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability of the Thai version of the ThyPRO (ThyPROth). Methods The translation of the ThyPRO questionnaire was performed using double forward translation, reconciliation, single backward translation, and cognitive debriefing, followed by a panel review. Five thyroid patients evaluated the face validity. The internal consistency and test-retest reliability were evaluated in 30 patients with thyroid diseases. Results The overall validity score was 3.75 (range 0–4). The Cronbach α coefficient ranged from 0.76 to 0.95, with a total coefficient of 0.97 (95% CI 0.962–0.959), indicating excellent internal consistency. The test-retest reliability coefficient ranged from 0.70 to 0.97. All values were 0.70 and above. The total reliability coefficient was 0.86 (95% CI 0.724–0.932), indicating excellent reliability. Conclusion The ThyPROth was found to be valid and to exhibit good internal consistency and test-retest reliability. The questionnaire is ready for implementation in the assessment of health-related quality of life in Thai patients with benign thyroid diseases.

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