Stability of the Spanish Version of the Five-Item Francis Scale of Attitude toward Christianity

2010 ◽  
Vol 107 (3) ◽  
pp. 949-952 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giskar Alonso Miranda-Tapia ◽  
Zuleima Cogollo ◽  
Edwin Herazo ◽  
Adalberto Campo-Arias
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Ninth Grade Students ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Attitude Toward Christianity ◽  
Intra Class Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Francis Scale ◽  
Item Scale

The aim of this study was to establish test-retest reliability of a Spanish version of the Francis Scale of Attitude toward Christianity (Campo-Arias, Oviedo, & Cogollo, 2009) among adolescent students in Cartagena, Colombia. A group of ninth grade students from two public schools in Colombia ( N =157) completed the five-item scale. Cronbach's alphas were .74 and .76 in the first and second administrations, respectively. Both Pearson's ρ and intra-class correlation coefficient were .69. A Spanish translation of the 5-item scale had consistent stability over four weeks.

Validation of the Walking Impairment Questionnaire for Spanish patients

VASA ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 350-356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco S. Lozano ◽  
José R. March ◽  
José R. González-Porras ◽  
Eduardo Carrasco ◽  
José M. Lobos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intermittent Claudication ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Hispanic Americans ◽  
Ankle Brachial Index ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Intra Class Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Translation And Cultural Adaptation

Background: The Walking Impairment Questionnaire (WIQ) is a short, easy to complete, disease-specific questionnaire to assess intermittent claudication. A Spanish version of the WIQ for Hispanic Americans has recently been validated in Texas, but it needs to be validated for European Spanish people. Patients and methods: After translation and cultural adaptation of the WIQ, 920 patients with intermittent claudication (ankle brachial index < 0.9) completed two questionnaires (Spanish version of the WIQ and European Quality of Life 5 Dimension [EQ-5D]). The validity of the WIQ was determined by correlating WIQ and EQ-5D. Test-retest reliability and internal consistency were determined using the intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) and Cronbach’s alpha, respectively. Results: The three domains of the WIQ were moderately correlated with the EQ-5D health outcome (r = 0.54 to 0.60; p < 0.001). Test-retest reliabilities ranged from ICC = 0.89 to 0.91 and internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.92) was high. Conclusions: The Spanish version of the WIQ for European Spanish patients was valid and reproducible, suggesting that it could be used in Spanish patients with intermittent claudication.

Fidélité de la traduction française de trois instruments d'évaluation des aidants naturels de malades déments

1993 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 324-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Réjean Hébert ◽  
Gina Bravo ◽  
Diane Girouard
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
French Translation ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Subjective Burden ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
Cronbach Alpha ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Intra Class Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Item Scale

ABSTRACTCaregivers of demented patients are under significant stress along with physical, psychological or social problems. Standardized and validated instruments are required for measuring consequences of caregiving or efficacy of support interventions. Reliability of French translation of these instruments has to be verified in order to confirm their psychometric properties. The goal of the present study is to assess reliability of the French translation of three instruments designed for evaluation of caregivers of demented patients. The Zarit's Burden Interview (BI) is a 22-items scale measuring the subjective burden of the caregiver. The Revised Memory and Behavior Problems Checklist (RMBPC), a 53 item scale, measures frequency of memory and behaviour problems of demented patients and the caregiver's reaction to these problems, which is another mean of burden assessment. The Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge Test (ADKT) assesses knowledge of caregivers about demented diseases and resources available using 20 multiple choice questions. A reliability study was conducted on a sample of 40 caregivers. The caregivers were questioned twice, the second time after one (N = 26) or eight (N = 14) weeks. The BI internal consistency (Cronbach alpha) yielded a coefficient of 0.85 and test-retest reliability (intra-class correlation coefficient) was 0.89. The RMBPC's Cronbach Alpha was 0.93 for frequency and 0.94 for reaction. Intra-class correlation coefficients were 0.77 (frequency) and 0.90 (reaction) for RMBPC and 0.71 for ADKT.

scholarly journals The Influence of Maximal Strength and Knee Angle on the Reliability of Peak Force in the Isometric Squat

Sports ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 140
Author(s):  
Arthur E. Lynch ◽  
Robert W. Davies ◽  
Philip M. Jakeman ◽  
Tim Locke ◽  
Joanna M. Allardyce ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peak Force ◽  
Knee Angle ◽  
Force Output ◽  
Reliable Measure ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Intra Class Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Acceptable Reliability ◽  
Maximal Effort

This study aimed to investigate the test-retest reliability of peak force in the isometric squat across the strength spectrum using coefficient of variation (CV) and intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC). On two separate days, 59 healthy men (mean (SD) age 23.0 (4.1) years; height 1.79 (0.7) m; body mass 84.0 (15.2) kg) performed three maximal effort isometric squats in two positions (at a 120° and a 90° knee angle). Acceptable reliability was observed at both the 120° (CV = 7.5 (6.7), ICC = 0.960 [0.933, 0.977]) and 90° positions (CV = 9.2 (8.8), ICC = 0.920 [0.865, 0.953]). There was no relationship between peak force in the isometric squat and the test-retest reliability at either the 120° (r = 0.052, p = 0.327) or 90° (r = 0.014, p = 0.613) positions. A subgroup of subjects (n = 17) also completed the isometric squat test at a 65° knee angle. Acceptable reliability was observed in this position (CV = 9.6 (9.3), ICC = 0.916 [0.766, 0.970]) and reliability was comparable to the 120° and 90° positions. Therefore, we deem isometric squat peak force output to be a valid and reliable measure across the strength spectrum and in different isometric squat positions.

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.

TEMPORAL STABILITY OF THE FRANCIS SCALE OF ATTITUDE TOWARD CHRISTIANITY AMONG 9- TO 11-YEAR-OLD ENGLISH CHILDREN: TEST-RETEST DATA OVER SIX WEEKS

2006 ◽  
Vol 34 (9) ◽  
pp. 1081-1086 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Alan Lewis ◽  
Sharon Mary Cruise ◽  
Conor Mc Guckin ◽  
Leslie J. Francis
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Old English ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Short Term Test ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Attitude Toward Christianity ◽  
Very High ◽  
Francis Scale

Recently two studies have reported on the test-retest reliability of the Francis Scale of Attitude toward Christianity; however, these studies were limited to samples of university students. This study examined the temporal stability of both the 24- and 7-item versions of the junior version of the Francis Scale of Attitude toward Christianity (Francis, 1978; Francis, Greer, & Gibson, 1991) over a six-week period among a sample of 58 English children aged between 9 and 11 years old. Data demonstrated that stability across the two administrations was very high for both the 24- (r=.74) and 7-item (r=.67) versions, and there was no significant change between Time 1 and Time 2 for either version. These data support the short-term test-retest reliability of both the 24- and 7-item versions of the junior version of the Francis Scale of Attitude toward Christianity among children.

scholarly journals Psychometric validation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Integrated Palliative care Outcome Scale in Polish (IPOS-Pol)

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Marta Szeliga ◽  
Aleksandra Kotlińska-Lemieszek ◽  
Paweł Jagielski ◽  
Wojciech Jaroszewski ◽  
Ilona Kuźmicz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Patient Version ◽  
Eortc Qlq ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Intra Class Correlation Coefficient

Abstract Objective The study aimed to assess the reliability and validity of the IPOS-Pol for patient self-reporting. Method Patients (>18 years of age) with advanced cancer admitted to three palliative care centers (inpatient units and home-based) were recruited to a multicenter, cross-sectional, observational, prospective study. Participants provided responses to the IPOS-Pol Patient version and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire – Core 15 – Palliative Care (EORTC QLQ-C15-PAL) Polish version at baseline (T1) and four to seven days later (T2). We assessed test–retest reliability, internal consistency, and construct validity of the tool. Results One hundred and eighty patients were included. Test–retest reliability demonstrated no statistically significant differences in the average outcomes of the IPOS-Pol between T1 and T2 (27.2 ± 9.2 vs. 26.5 ± 8.7; p > 0.05). The intra-class correlation coefficient between T1 and T2 was r = 0.83 (p < 0.0001), the intra-class correlation coefficient for test–retest reliability of the IPOS-Pol items ranged from 0.63 to 0.84 (p < 0.0001), and the Cronbach's α coefficient for internal consistency was 0.773. The correlation coefficient between the IPOS-Pol and EORTC QLQ-C15-PAL total score was 0.79 (p < 0.001). Significance of results The patient version of the Polish adaptation of IPOS is a valid and reliable outcome measure for assessing symptoms and concerns of individuals receiving palliative care, as well as the quality of care provided.

scholarly journals A test-retest reliability study of assessing small cutaneous fibers by measuring current perception threshold with pin electrodes

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. e0242490
Author(s):  
Weiwei Xia ◽  
Han Fu ◽  
Haiying Liu ◽  
Fanqi Meng ◽  
Kaifeng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Quantitative Measurement ◽  
Nerve Fibers ◽  
Reliability Study ◽  
Perception Threshold ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Current Perception Threshold ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Intra Class Correlation Coefficient

Background The quantitative measurement of current perception threshold (CPT) has been used as a method to assess the function of nerve fibers in neuropathy diseases. The aim of this study was to assess the test-retest reliability measuring CPT using the circular pin electrodes for assessing the function of cutaneous thin nerve fibers. Methods CPT measurement was repeated on two separate days with at least one-week interval in 55 volunteers. Superficial blood flow (SBF) and skin temperature (ST) were measured on the skin in an around area concentric to the circular pin electrodes after the process of finding CPTs. The coefficient of variation (CV) and intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) were calculated. The correlation between each two of CPT, SBF increment and ST increment was analyzed. Results No significant differences were found for CPT, SBF and ST between two sessions. SBF was found to be significantly increased after the process of finding CPT. CPT values of males were found to be higher than females. SBF increment was found to be positively correlated with ST increment. The ICC values for CPT, SBF and ST were 0.595, 0.852 and 0.728, respectively. The CV values for CPT, SBF and ST were 25.53%, 12.59% and 1.94%, respectively. Conclusions The reliability of CPT measurement using circular pin electrodes is fair, and need consistence of measurements in longitudinal studies.

scholarly journals Convergent validity and reliability of a novel repeated agility protocol in junior rugby league players

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 624
Author(s):  
Anthony Nicholls ◽  
Anthony Leicht ◽  
Jonathan Connor ◽  
Aaron Halliday ◽  
Kenji Doma
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Rugby League ◽  
Intensity Change ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
Change Of Direction ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Intra Class Correlation Coefficient

Background: : Rugby league involves repeated, complex, and high intensity change-of-direction (COD) movements with no existing test protocols that specifically assesses these multiple physical fitness components simultaneously. Thus, the current study examined the convergent validity of a repeated Illinois Agility (RIA) protocol with the repeated T-agility protocol, and the repeatability of the RIA protocol in adolescent Rugby League players. Furthermore, aerobic capacity and anaerobic and COD performance were assessed to determine whether these physical qualities were important contributors to the RIA protocol. Methods: Twenty-two junior Rugby League players completed 4 sessions with each separated by 7 days. Initially, physical fitness characteristics at baseline (i.e., Beep test,, countermovement jump, 30-m sprint, single-effort COD and repeated sprint ability [RSA]) were assessed. The second session involved a familiarisation of RIA and repeated T-agility test (RTT) protocols. During the third and fourth sessions, participants completed the RIA and RTT protocols in a randomised, counterbalanced design to examine the validity and test-retest reliability of these protocols. Results: For convergent validity, significant correlations were identified between RIA and RTT performances (r= >0.80; p<0.05). For contributors to RIA performance, significant correlations were identified between all baseline fitness characteristics and RIA (r = >0.71; p < 0.05). Reliability of the RIA protocol was near perfect with excellent intra-class correlation coefficient (0.87-0.97), good ratio limits of agreement (×/÷ 1.05-1.06) and low coefficient of variations (1.8-2.0%). Conclusions: The current study has demonstrated the RIA to be a simple, valid and reliable field test for RL athletes that can provide coaches with information about their team’s ability to sustain high intensity, multi-directional running efforts.

scholarly journals Temporal Stability of the Francis Scale of Attitude toward Christianity Short-Form: Test-Retest Data over One Week

2005 ◽  
Vol 96 (2) ◽  
pp. 266-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Alan Lewis ◽  
Sharon Mary Cruise ◽  
Conor McGuckin
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Northern Irish ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Short Term Test ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Attitude Toward Christianity ◽  
Francis Scale

This study evaluated the test-retest reliability of the Francis Scale of Attitude toward Christianity short-form. 39 Northern Irish undergraduate students completed the measure on two occasions separated by one week. Stability across the two administrations was high, r = .92, and there was no significant change between Time 1 ( M = 25.2, SD = 5.4) and Time 2 ( M = 25.7, SD = 6.2). These data support the short-term test-retest reliability of the Francis Scale of Attitude toward Christianity short-form.

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