The Development and Validity Analysis of a Self-Learning Ability Questionnaire for Management Cadets

A self-learning ability questionnaire for management cadets was developed and tested for validity and reliability. Participants were 484 undergraduate management students. Confirmatory factor analysis and other statistical methods yielded results which indicated good correlation coefficients for item discrimination, and satisfied split-half reliability and test-retest reliability. Five key factors of motivation, selection, cooperation and communication, self-regulation, and self-evaluation were identified, which could explain 70.6% of the overall variance. In general, the results indicated that the questionnaire has high reliability and validity. The scale should be suitable for use in the evaluation of self-learning ability of management personnel.

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The Validity and Reliability of a New Modified Persian Version of DN4 to Discriminate Non-neuropathic from Neuropathic

International journal of basic science in medicine ◽

10.34172/ijbsm.2021.06 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 37-41

Author(s):

Seyed Pezhman Madani ◽

Korosh Mansouri ◽

Shahla Asadi ◽

Safoora Ebadi

Keyword(s):

Neuropathic Pain ◽

High Reliability ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Area Under The Curve ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Persian Version ◽

Vas Score

Introduction: One of the popular questionnaires for screening neuropathic pain is the DN4 (Douleur Neuropathique 4) which has been translated into many languages and validated in different populations. So, we wanted to determine the Persian version of this questionnaire’s reliability and validity to differentiate neuropathic pain from other painful non-neuropathic conditions. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 120 patients who suffered from chronic pain referred to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at the three great referral hospitals in Tehran, Iran in 2016. In this study, a modified version of DN4 was used to validate adding a question related to the appearance of pain in an especial joint and adding visual analogue scaling (VAS) score in each item. Results: The modified DN4 questionnaire had high reliability for assessing neuropathic pain with the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.874. The correlation coefficients obtained by the retest intra-class correlation test ranged from 0.650 to 0.941. Also, the internal consistency of Spearman’s R coefficients ranged from 0.482 to 0.904. Test-retest reliability analysis also showed a higher intraclass correlation (ICC) value in the neuropathic than non-neuropathic pain group (0.85 vs0.73). The modified DN4 questionnaire could effectively discriminate neuropathic pain from non-neuropathic pain with the area under the curve (ROC) of 0.989 (95% CI: 971–1000, P < 0.001). The best cutoff value for the modified DN4 questionnaire to diagnose neuropathic pain was 5, yielding a sensitivity of 98.3% and a specificity of 90.3%. Conclusion: Applying the new modified Persian version of DN4 achieved by adding a VAS score and a new question related to the appearance of pain in an especial joint led to high reliability and validity for this tool to discriminate neuropathic from non-neuropathic pain.

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Reliability and Validity of the Feedback Sensor for Activating the Transversus Abdominis Muscle

The Open Biomedical Engineering Journal ◽

10.2174/1874120701913010067 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 67-73

Author(s):

Duangruedee Dissanguan ◽

Patraporn Sitilertpisan ◽

Suchart Kiatwattanacharoen ◽

Leonard H. Joseph ◽

Pinyo Puangmali ◽

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Keyword(s):

Muscle Activation ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

Muscle Thickness ◽

Transversus Abdominis ◽

Ultrasound Measurement ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Pressure Biofeedback ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Transversus Abdominis Muscle

Background: Core muscle activation is an effective intervention for the management of Low Back Pain (LBP). This study developed new feedback for detecting activation of the transversus abdominis muscle in the lumbar spine. The purpose of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of the feedback device for transversus abdominis muscle contraction. Methods: The participants in this study were 20 healthy males and females (aged 24.1 ± 6.8 years). The feedback sensor was attached to the lumbar support at the front of the trunk. The participants performed an abdominal drawing-in maneuver in order to activate the transversus abdominis muscle, and values from the feedback sensor were collected at the same time. Ultrasound imaging of the transversus abdominis muscle was also collected simultaneously. The feedback sensor collected values at different clinical levels of the pressure biofeedback unit at 64, 66, 68, and 70 mmHg. The protocol was repeated with a 24-hr interval. Intra-class correlation coefficient, coefficient of variation and standard error of measurements were used to examine reliability. The validity of the values obtained from the relationship between the feedback sensor and transversus abdominis muscle thickness was analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficients. Results: Test–retest reliability of the feedback sensor was excellent (ICC = 0.946, CV = 2.6%, SEMs = 0.54%). Values of the feedback sensor reported a significantly moderate correlation with the gold standard ultrasound measurement (r = - 0.514, p < 0.001). Conclusion: The feedback device demonstrated potential reliability and validity for clinical use by indicating activation of the transversus abdominis muscle.

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Validity and reliability of the Mandarin version of the Treatment Burden Questionnaire among stroke patients in Mainland China

Family Practice ◽

10.1093/fampra/cmab004 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Qi Zhang ◽

Ke Zhang ◽

Miao Li ◽

Jiaxin Gu ◽

Xintong Li ◽

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Keyword(s):

Internal Consistency ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Therapeutic Interventions ◽

Treatment Burden ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Objectives To examine the validity and reliability of the Mandarin version of the Treatment Burden Questionnaire (TBQ) among stroke patients. Background Stroke patients need long-term management of symptoms and life situation, and treatment burden has recently emerged as a new concept that can influence the health outcomes during the rehabilitation process. Methods The convenience sampling method was used to recruit 187 cases of stroke patients in a tertiary grade hospital in Tianjin for a formal investigation. Item analysis, reliability and validity tests were carried out. The reliability test included internal consistency and test–retest reliability. And as well as content, structure and convergent validity were performed for the validity test. Results Of the 187 completed questionnaires, only 180 (96.3%) were suitable for analysis. According to the experts’ evaluation, the I-CVI of each item was from 0.833 to 1.000, and the S-CVI was 0.967. The exploratory factor analysis yielded three-factor components with a cumulative variation of 53.054%. Convergent validity was demonstrated using measures of Morisky’s Medication Adherence Scale 8 (r = –0.450, P < 0.01). All correlations between items and global scores ranged from 0.403 to 0.638. Internal consistency reliability and test–retest reliability were found to be acceptable, as indicated by a Cronbach’s α of 0.824 and an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.846, respectively. Conclusions The Mandarin TBQ had acceptable validity and reliability. The use of TBQ in the assessment of treatment burden of stroke survivor may benefit health resources allocation and provide tailor therapeutic interventions to construct minimally disruptive care.

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Validation of the Headache Impact Test (HIT-6™) across episodic and chronic migraine

Cephalalgia ◽

10.1177/0333102410379890 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 31 (3) ◽

pp. 357-367 ◽

Cited By ~ 146

Author(s):

Min Yang ◽

Regina Rendas-Baum ◽

Sepideh F Varon ◽

Mark Kosinski

Keyword(s):

Chronic Migraine ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

High Reliability ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Episodic Migraine ◽

Migraine Headaches ◽

Scale Scores ◽

Headache Pain ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Headache Impact

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess psychometric properties of the six-item Headache Impact Text (HIT-6™) across episodic and chronic migraine. Methods: Using a migraine screener and number of headache days per month (HDPM), participants from the National Survey of Headache Impact (NSHI) study and the HIT-6 validation study (HIT6-V) were selected for this study. Eligible participants were categorized into three groups: chronic migraine (CM: ≥ 15 HDPM); episodic migraine (EM: < 15 HDPM); non-migraine headaches. Reliability and validity of the HIT-6 were evaluated. Results: A total of 2,049 survey participants met the inclusion/exclusion criteria for this study. Participants were identified as 6.4% CM; 42.1% EM; 51.5% non-migraine, with respective mean HIT-6 scores: 62.5 ± 7.8; 60.2 ± 6.8; and 49.1 ± 8.7. High reliability was demonstrated with internal consistency (time1/time2) of 0.83/0.87 in NSHI, and 0.82/0.92 in HIT6-V. Intra-class correlation for test-retest reliability was very good at 0.77. HIT-6 scores correlated significantly ( p < .0001) with total Migraine Disability Assessment Scale scores ( r = 0.56), headache pain severity ( r = 0.46), and HDPM ( r = 0.29). Discriminant validity analysis showed significantly different HIT-6 scores ( F = 488.02, p < .0001) across the groups. Conclusion: Results from these analyses confirm that the HIT-6 is a reliable and valid tool for discriminating headache impact across episodic and chronic migraine.

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Psychometric Analyses of the Indian (Hindi) Version of the Child Perception Questionnaire (CPQ11–14)

Children ◽

10.3390/children7100175 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (10) ◽

pp. 175 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Santosh Kumar Tadakamadla ◽

Garima Mangal ◽

Mir Faeq Ali Quadri ◽

Maryam Nayeem ◽

Jyothi Tadakamadla

Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Concurrent Validity ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

Repeated Administration ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Child Perception

The current research aims to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Hindi Child Perception Questionnaire (CPQ11–14) in a child population of India. A randomly selected sample of children aged 11–14 years (n = 331) and their parents completed the Hindi translation of CPQ11–14 and the Parental-Caregiver Perceptions Questionnaire (P-CPQ), respectively, in this cross-sectional study. Children also provided a self-rating of oral health and were examined for dental caries. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was conducted to assess the dimensionality of the Hindi-CPQ11–14. Internal consistency and reliability on repeated administration were evaluated. Convergent and divergent validities were determined by estimating correlation coefficients between items and the hypothesised subscales. Concurrent validity was assessed using multiple linear regression analyses. The four factors extracted in EFA had a total variance of 38.5%, comprising 31 items. Cronbach’s alpha for the internal consistency of the overall scale was 0.90; reliability on repeated administration was 0.92. All the Hindi CPQ11–14 items had an item-hypothesised subscale correlation coefficient of ≥0.4, and these were greater than item-other hypothesised subscale correlations, demonstrating good convergent and divergent validities respectively. Hindi-CPQ11–14 was associated with self-ratings of the oral health and overall P-CPQ scores demonstrating good concurrent validity. Hindi-CPQ11–14 showed a factor structure different from the English CPQ11–14 and exhibited good validity and reliability.

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Development of the Korean Global Physical Activity Questionnaire: reliability and validity study

Global Health Promotion ◽

10.1177/1757975919854301 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 44-55 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Junga Lee ◽

Choae Lee ◽

Jihee Min ◽

Dong-Woo Kang ◽

Ji-Young Kim ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

Cohen’S Kappa ◽

Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Work Related ◽

Cohen's Kappa ◽

Global Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Activity Questionnaire

The goal of this study was to develop a Korean version of the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (K-GPAQ) and to examine its reliability and validity. The English version of the GPAQ was translated to the Korean language (K-GPAQ) via forward–backward translation. Reliability of the K-GPAQ was evaluated using a one-week interval test–retest method with 115 individuals. Criterion-related validity of the K-GPAQ was examined with 199 participants using accelerometers. Cohen’s kappa and Spearman’s correlation coefficients were used to measure test–retest reliability and validity, respectively. A Bland–Altman analysis was used to assess agreement between physical activity (PA) levels measured via K-GPAQ and the accelerometer. Coefficients for the reliability of the K-GPAQ showed moderate agreement for recreational PA and slight agreement for work-related PA (Cohen’s kappa: 0.60–0.67 for recreational PA and 0.30–0.38 for work-related PA and Spearman’s rho: 0.27–0.47 for work-related PA and 0.53–0.70 for recreational PA). Criterion validity of the total amount of PA, as measured by the K-GPAQ and the accelerometer, showed a weak but significant correlation ( r = 0.34, p < 0.01). The K-GPAQ is a reliable and valid questionnaire to measure PA although K-GPAQ overestimated PA levels.

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Interactions plurielles d’étudiants en autoformation guidée et autonomisation | Interactions and Autonomization of Students in a Guided Self-Learning Environment

Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology / La revue canadienne de l’apprentissage et de la technologie ◽

10.21432/t2b31h ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 42 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Marco Cappellini ◽

Martine Eisenbeis ◽

Annick Rivens Mompean

Keyword(s):

Social Networks ◽

Learning Environment ◽

Language Learning ◽

Self Regulation ◽

Formal Learning ◽

Nous Proposons ◽

Self Evaluation ◽

Individual Interviews ◽

Learning Journal ◽

Self Learning

Nous interrogeons les formes d’interactions des apprenants dans un parcours d’autoapprentissage guidé en langues. Le dispositif comprend un centre de ressources en langues, des entretiens et un journal de bord réflexif sur leurs activités dont certaines visent des interactions : tandem, réseaux sociaux, etc. À partir de questionnaires et d’extraits de journaux de bord, nous proposons une typologie des interactions qui nous conduit d’une part à interroger les apprentissages formels, non formels ou informels, d’autre part à relier ces interactions aux différentes catégories de l’autonomisation : autodirection, planification et choix des ressources, autorégulation et choix des stratégies, autoévaluation.We analyze the way interactions take place among learners in a self-directed language learning environment. It gathers a language learning centre, individual interviews and a reflexive learning journal describing their activities, which may include interactions such as tandem, social networks, etc. We rely on questionnaires and learning journal extracts that help us build a typology of interactions. This leads us to discuss the notion of formal, informal and non-formal learning and to associate these interactions with several categories for the development of autonomy: self-direction, planning and choosing resources, self-regulation and choice of strategies and self-evaluation.

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The validity and reliability of the revised Chinese version of the Situational Self-Awareness Scale

Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal ◽

10.2224/sbp.2009.37.6.743 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 37 (6) ◽

pp. 743-752 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Xu-Feng Liu ◽

Yong-Cong Shao ◽

Ye-Bing Yang ◽

Sheng-Jun Wu ◽

Hai Yang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Chinese Version ◽

Self Awareness ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Good Reliability ◽

The Public ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Public Setting ◽

Test Retest Reliability

In this study a Chinese version of the Situational Self-Awareness Scale (SSAS; Govern & Marsch, 2001) was developed and tested for validity and reliability. Participants were 1,244 undergraduate students. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis and other statistical methods yielded results indicating a good correlation of items in the Chinese (C-SSAS) and English version of the scale. When private self-awareness was assessed in a private setting the score of participants was significantly greater and likewise the public self-awareness scores were higher when the scale was completed in a public setting. Test-retest reliability was significant across situations and time. The reallocation of one item to public self-awareness in the C-SSAS from private in the SSAS was indicative of differences between Eastern and Western cultures and this is discussed. In general, the results indicated that the Chinese version of the SSAS has good reliability and validity. The scale should, therefore, be suitable as a reference to develop scales for evaluating personnel working in specific occupations.

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Reliability and Validity of Data for 2 Newly Developed Shuttle Run Tests in Children With Cerebral Palsy

Physical Therapy ◽

10.1093/ptj/86.8.1107 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 86 (8) ◽

pp. 1107-1117 ◽

Cited By ~ 76

Author(s):

Olaf Verschuren ◽

Tim Takken ◽

Marjolijn Ketelaar ◽

Jan Willem Gorter ◽

Paul JM Helders

Keyword(s):

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

Treadmill Test ◽

Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽

Level I ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Shuttle Run ◽

Gmfcs Level

Abstract Background and Purpose. The purpose of this study was to examine the reliability and validity of data obtained with 2 newly developed shuttle run tests (SRT-I and SRT-II) to measure aerobic power in children with cerebral palsy (CP) who were classified at level I or II on the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS). The SRT-I was developed for children at GMFCS level I, and the SRT-II was developed for children at GMFCS level II. Subjects. Twenty-five children and adolescents with CP (10 female, 15 male; mean age=11.9 years, SD=2.9), classified at GMFCS level I (n=14) or level II (n=11), participated in the study. Methods. To assess test-retest reliability of data for the 10-m shuttle run tests, the subjects performed the same test within 2 weeks. To examine validity, the shuttle run tests were compared with a GMFCS level–based treadmill test designed to measure peak oxygen uptake. Results. Statistical analyses revealed test-retest reliability for exercise time (number of levels completed) (intraclass correlation coefficients of .97 for the SRT-I and .99 for the SRT-II) and reliability for peak heart rate attained during the final level (intraclass correlation coefficients of .87 for the SRT-I and .94 for the SRT-II). High correlations were found for the relationship between data for both shuttle run tests and data for the treadmill test (r=.96 for both). Discussion and Conclusion. The results suggest that both 10-m shuttle run tests yield reliable and valid data. Moreover, the shuttle run tests have advantages over a treadmill test for children with CP who are able to walk and run (GMFCS level I or II). [Verschuren O, Takken T, Ketelaar M, et al. Reliability and validity of data for 2 newly developed shuttle run tests in children with cerebral palsy. Phys Ther. 2006;86:1107–1117.]

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The Reliability and Validity of the Loadsol® under Various Walking and Running Conditions

Sensors ◽

10.3390/s19020265 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 265 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Kristen Renner ◽

DS Williams ◽

Robin Queen

Keyword(s):

Reliable Method ◽

Loading Rate ◽

Reaction Force ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Intraclass Correlation Coefficients ◽

Single Sensor ◽

Force Data

The assessment of loading during walking and running has historically been limited to data collection in laboratory settings or with devices that require a computer connection. This study aims to determine if the loadsol®—a single sensor wireless insole—is a valid and reliable method of assessing force. Thirty (17 male and 13 female) recreationally active individuals were recruited for a two visit study where they walked (1.3 m/s) and ran (3.0 and 3.5 m/s) at a 0%, 10% incline, and 10% decline, with the visits approximately one week apart. Ground reaction force data was collected on an instrumented treadmill (1440 Hz) and with the loadsol® (100 Hz). Ten individuals completed the day 1 protocol with a newer 200 Hz loadsol®. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC3,k) were used to assess validity and reliability and Bland–Altman plots were generated to better understand loadsol® validity. Across conditions, the peak force ICCs ranged from 0.78 to 0.97, which increased to 0.84–0.99 with the 200 Hz insoles. Similarly, the loading rate ICCs improved from 0.61 to 0.97 to 0.80–0.96 and impulse improved from 0.61 to 0.97 to 0.90–0.97. The 200 Hz insoles may be needed for loading rate and impulse in running. For both walking and running, the loadsol® has excellent between-day reliability (>0.76).

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