scholarly journals Cross-cultural Validation and Psychometric Testing of the Debriefing Experience Scale (DES): A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ya Dian Xie ◽  
Xin Yi Li ◽  
Qian Liu ◽  
Run Huang ◽  
Ting Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Psychometric Testing ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Ratio Method ◽  
Critical Ratio ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Simplified Chinese

Abstract Background: The Debriefing Experience Scale (DES) is a tool that is used to explore nursing students’ subjective experiences during a debriefing. Information obtained from completed scales can be used to help determine best debriefing practices. No Chinese version of the scale has been found verifying reliability and validity.Methods: The Chinese DES was completed by 34 undergraduate (second year) nursing students after debriefing six separate simulation scenarios. Eight experts were consulted to determine the content validity of the scale. Critical ratio method, Cronbach’s alpha and the correlation coefficient and factor analysis were used for data analysis.Results: 200 cases were included in the analysis, it showed that the simplified Chinese version DES scale held a good potential to discriminate nursing students’ experience of the debriefing.Conclusions: The simplified Chinese DES scale was effective in evaluating the experience of debriefing. A larger sample size and multicenter research is needed to confirm these findings.

Psychometric Testing of the Persian Version of the Perceived Perioperative Competence Scale–Revised

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. E162-E172
Author(s):  
Neda Mirbagher Ajorpaz ◽  
Mansoureh Zagheri Tafreshi ◽  
Jamileh Mohtashami ◽  
Farid Zayeri ◽  
Zahra Rahemi
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Psychometric Testing ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Competence Scale ◽  
Fit Index

The clinical competence of nursing students in operating room (OR) is an important issue in nursing education. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian Perceived Perioperative Competence Scale–Revised (PPCS-R) instrument. This cross-sectional study was conducted across 12 universities in Iran. The psychometric properties and factor structure of the PPCS-R for OR students was examined. Based on the results of factor analysis, seven items were removed from the original version of the scale. The fitness indices of the Persian scale include comparative fit index (CFI) 5 .90, goodness-of-fit-index (GFI) 5 .86, adjusted goodness-of-fit index (AGFI) 5 .90, normed fit index (NFI) 5 .84, and root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) 5 .04. High validity and reliability indicated the scale’s value for measuring perceived perioperative competence of Iranian OR students.

Reliability and Concurrent Validity of the Ring Gauge Method and the Metacarpal Head Tape Measure Method of Measuring Hand Size

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (03) ◽  
pp. 382-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Yamazaki ◽  
Toshiysasu Sakurai ◽  
Shigeharu Uchiyama ◽  
Hiroyuki Kato
Keyword(s):  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Psychometric Testing ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
Metacarpal Head ◽  
Hand Size ◽  
Tape Measure ◽  
Intra Class Correlation Coefficient

Background: There are several methods for measuring edema of the hand. While the volumetric techniques, finger circumference measurement, and figure-of-eight techniques have undergone extensive psychometric testing, alternative methods of measuring hand size, such as circumferential finger size determination using a ring gauge (ring gauge method; RGM) and tape measurement of hand girth taken along the distal palmar crease (metacarpal head tape measure method; MHTM), have not. This study's aim is to examine the reliability and validity of the RGM and the MHTM. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, two examiners measured 22 hands in 22 patients with hand edema using the RGM and the MHTM 3 times each to determine intra- and inter-tester reliability. The validity of each method was established using the finger circumference measurement and figure-of-eight method, respectively. Results: The intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) obtained for intra-tester reliability was 0.99–0.98 for both methods. ICCs for inter-tester reliability were 0.97–0.98 for the RGM and 0.98 for the MHTM. Pearson product-moment correlation values between the RGM and finger circumference measurement were 0.92–0.96, while those between the MHTM and figure-of-eight method were 0.84–0.90. Conclusions: The RGM and the MHTM are reliable and valid evaluation tools for the assessment of hand size.

scholarly journals Validation of the Simplified Chinese Version of the Brief Diabetes Quality of Life (DQoL) Questionnaire Based on a Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (23) ◽  
pp. 8792
Author(s):  
Zhijia Tang ◽  
Xinying Jiang ◽  
Lan Hong ◽  
Zhen Feng ◽  
Qingfeng He ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Simplified Chinese ◽  
Expert Interview

(1) Objective: To assess the reliability and validity of the simplified Chinese version of the brief Diabetes Quality of Life (DQoL) questionnaire in measuring health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Chinese type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional validation study including 277 patients was conducted at a tertiary hospital in Shanghai, China during April–May, 2018. The English brief DQoL was forward and back-translated into simplified Chinese. The expert interview, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and Spearman correlation with the 5-level version of EuroQoL-5 (EQ-5D-5L) were employed to establish its validity. The internal reliability was assessed by Cronbach’s alpha. Participants were also stratified into subgroups to evaluate if the Chinese brief DQoL had more test effectiveness in a specific subpopulation. (3) Results: No items were removed from the original English brief DQoL based on the results of factor analysis and expert interview. The Spearman coefficient revealed a low-moderate inverse correlation between DQoL and EQ-5D-5L index and visual analogue scale (VAS), respectively (ρ1 = −0.364, p < 0.0001; ρ2 = −0.514, p < 0.0001). The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of the final scale was 0.731. (4) Conclusions: The simplified Chinese version of the brief DQoL questionnaire showed reasonable reliability and validity, suggesting its potential appropriateness for evaluating quality of life in Chinese T2D patients. More future efforts should be made to generalize the application of the findings.

scholarly journals Cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the nurse-specific end-of-life professional caregiver survey: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhijie Zou ◽  
Jinbing Bai ◽  
Yaohua Gu ◽  
Qihua Zou ◽  
Canhua Xiao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Hospice Care ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Professional Caregiver

Abstract Background Nurses’ palliative and hospice care-specific education is associated with the quality of palliative and hospice care that influences health outcomes of patients with life-limiting illnesses and their caregivers. However, China lacks measures available to assess nurses’ educational needs in palliative and hospice care. The End-of-Life Professional Caregiver Survey (EPCS) is a psychometrically reliable self-reporting scale to measure multidisciplinary professionals’ palliative and hospice care educational needs. This study was performed to explore the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the EPCS (EPCS-C) among Chinese nurses. Methods We translated and culturally adapted the EPCS into Chinese based on Beaton and colleagues’ instrument adaptation process. A cross-sectional study design was used. We recruited 312 nurses from 1482 nurses in a tertiary hospital in central China using convenience sampling to complete the study. Participants completed the EPCS-C and a demographic questionnaire. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was carried out to test and verify the construct validity of the nurse-specific EPCS-C. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was used to appraise the reliability of the nurse-specific EPCS-C. Results A three-factor structure of EPCS-C was determined, including cultural, ethical, and national values; patient- and family-centered communication; and effective care delivery. The exploratory factor analysis explained 70.82% of the total variances. The 3-factor solution of the nurse-specific EPCS-C had a satisfactory model fit: χ2 = 537.96, χ2/df = 2.96, CFI = 0.94, RMSEA = 0.079, IFI = 0.94, and GFI = 0.86. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of the overall questionnaire was 0.96. Conclusions The nurse-specific EPCS-C showed satisfactory reliability and validity to assess nurses’ palliative and hospice care educational need. Further research is required to verify the reliability and validity of the EPCS-C in a larger sample, especially the criterion-related validity.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of Chinese Version of Brace Questionnaire for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaohui Zhang ◽  
Dong Wang ◽  
Mengqi Yao ◽  
Rudan Wan ◽  
Bagen Liao
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis ◽  
Idiopathic Scoliosis ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Brace Questionnaire

Abstract Background: There is an increasing concern about the impact of bracing on the quality of life (QoL) of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). However, up to now, few multidimensional questionnaires on this impact are available in China. This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of Brace Questionnaire (C-BrQ).Methods: The BrQ was translated from Greek into Chinese with proper cross-cultural adaptation.An observational, cross-sectional study in Chinese patients with AIS was conducted to measure the temporal stability of C-BrQ using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). The effects of ceiling and floor were evaluated and the reliability was verified by examining the internal consistency. The C-BrQ domains were compared with the domains in C-SRS-22 using Pearson's correlation coefficient to assess the concurrent validity.Results: A total of 208 patients were included in the study. The results of test-retest reliability for each dimension of C-BrQ were desirable. The floor or ceiling effects were not demonstrated in the C-BrQ and C-SRS-22. Satisfactory internal consistency was found in all the C-BrQ domains. Most C-BrQ and C-SRS-22 domains showed satisfactory correlation coefficients, except when vitality and school activity in C-BrQ were compared with self-image, mental health and management satisfaction in C-SRS -22, respectively.Conclusion: C-BrQ is reliable in evaluating the QoL of AIS patients receiving brace treatment.Trial registration: This study protocol was registered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (Registration number: ChiCTR1800018310).

scholarly journals A Short Form of the Chinese Version of the Weinstein Noise Sensitivity Scale through Optimal Test Assembly

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 879
Author(s):  
Sha Li ◽  
Daniel Yee Tak Fong ◽  
Sarah Lai Yin Wan ◽  
Bradley McPherson ◽  
Esther Yuet Ying Lau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Short Form ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Noise Sensitivity ◽  
Optimal Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Model ◽  
Test Assembly

This study developed a short form of the traditional Chinese version of the Weinstein Noise Sensitivity Scale (WNSS) through optimal test assembly (OTA). A total of 1069 Chinese adults (64.8% female) completed the territory-wide cross-sectional study. We first removed Items 12 and 5 which had negative factor loading and gender-related differential item functioning (DIF), respectively. The optimal length was then determined as the minimal one that reasonably resembled the reliability and validity of the scale without DIF items. OTA identified an 8-item WNSS (WNSS-8) which retained 67.2% of the test information of the original 21-item scale and had a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.83. It also showed significant correlations of 0.272 and −0.115 with the neuroticism and extraversion scales of Chinese NEO-Five Factor Inventory, respectively. Adequate model fit of the WNSS-8 was demonstrated by the confirmatory factor analysis. The Chinese WNSS-8 can be used to assess noise sensitivity without compromising reliability and validity.

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