Comparing Psychometric Properties of GLFS-5 With GLFS-25 for Screening Locomotive Syndrome in Community-dwelling Iranian Older People

Objectives: Locomotive syndrome refers to reduced mobility due to impairment of locomotive organs. Because of the importance of screening locomotive syndrome among older people, this article is focused on psychometric characteristics of Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale (GLFS)-5 and comparing it with GLFS-25 in Iranian older adults Methods: This research was conducted on 320 older Iranian people. Validity and reliability of the GLFS-5 were examined and confirmed using Content Validity Index (CVI), factor analysis, correlation coefficient with the European Quality of Life Scale-5 Dimension (EQ-5D) questionnaire, the Cronbach α value for internal consistency, and intraclass correlation and Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) technique to determine the cutoff score for the locomotive syndrome. Results: In phase 1 of the study, 250 Iranian older people ≥60 years were analyzed. The factor analysis showed that the GLFS-25 is a multi-dimensional scale (Activities of Daily Livings [ADLs] and Quality of Life [QoL], pain, social relationship, and psychological status), and GLFS-5 is a one-dimensional scale (the ability to perform daily activities). The Cronbach α values for GLFS-25 and GLFS-5 were 0.93 and 0.84, respectively. As for association between the GLFS-25 and GLFS-5 with EQ-5D and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) (health self-perceived), the Pearson correlation coefficients were 0.85 and -0.72 for GLFS-25 (P=0.01) and 0.82 and -0.67 for GLFS-5 (P=0.01), respectively. The cutoff scores to identify locomotive syndrome for the GLFS-25 and GLFS-5 were 16 and 4, respectively. Discussion: Considering the good validity and reliability properties of the GLFS-5 compared to GLFS-25 and the more convenient use of this short version of the GLFS, its application is highly recommended for community-based screening of locomotive syndrome in Iranian older people.

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Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version of the Utian Quality of Life Scale (UQOL)

Journal of Biostatistics and Epidemiology ◽

10.18502/jbe.v5i4.3872 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Sahar Balanian ◽

Hossein Fallahzadeh ◽

Mohammad Ali Morowati Sharifabad

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Postmenopausal Women ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Life Score ◽

Number Of Children ◽

Persian Version ◽

Quality Of Life Scale ◽

Life Scale

Background:Menopause can have adverse effects on the quality of life of postmenopausal women. The main purpose of this study was to determine the Validity and Reliability of the Persian version of the Utian Quality of Life Scale (UQOL) in iranian postmenopausal women in 2019 Methods: The questionnaire was first translated into Persian. After its adaptation with the original version and backward translating it into English, the face and content validity were assessed by a group of experienced experts. To this end, exploratory factor analysis was performed by Principal Factor Analysis method with varimax rotation. Convergent validity was assessed by correlating the Persian version of UQOL and the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Finally, the mean quality of life score of postmenopausal women in different domains as well as its mean in different domains based on age, education level, menopausal age, and number of children were calculated. Results: Regarding reliability, the alpha coefficient was obtained 0.66 for occupation domain, 0.52 for health domain, 0.50 for emotional domain, and 0.90 for sex domain. There was a significant relationship between quality of life and age, menopausal age, occupation and number of children in all domains in menopausal women. There was a significant relationship between BMI and quality of life score in postmenopausal women only in physical health domain. Conclusion:it seems this questionnaire can’t be used in research on the quality of life of postmenopausal women.

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Dysphagia: implications for older people

Reviews in Clinical Gerontology ◽

10.1017/s095925981300021x ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 41-57 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

N Miller ◽

J Patterson

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Health Economic ◽

Older People ◽

Legal Issues ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Future Developments ◽

Ongoing Work ◽

Recent Developments ◽

Management Of Dysphagia

SummaryDysphagia represents a salient concern in many conditions prevalent in older people. There are direct implications for morbidity and mortality. The importance of recognizing and managing dysphagia in hospital and the community also extends to psychosocial impact and quality of life, as well as health, economic and ethical-legal issues. This review outlines reasons for the importance of recognizing and treating dysphagia. It then proceeds to look at recent developments in our understanding of the nature, assessment and management of dysphagia in older people. Whilst there are well-established practices in assessment and management, ongoing work continues to challenge the validity and reliability of many methods. These concerns are covered and directions for future developments highlighted.

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Validity and Reliability of a Single-Item Measure of Quality of Life Scale for Patients With Cystic Fibrosis

CHEST Journal ◽

10.1378/chest.10254 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 138 (4) ◽

pp. 507A ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Abebaw M. Yohannes ◽

Thomas Willgoss ◽

Mary Dodd ◽

Francis Fatoye ◽

Kevin Webb

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cystic Fibrosis ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Single Item ◽

Quality Of Life Scale ◽

Life Scale

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Community ageing research 75+ study (CARE75+): an experimental ageing and frailty research cohort

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026744 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. e026744 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Anne Heaven ◽

Lesley Brown ◽

John Young ◽

Elizabeth Teale ◽

Rebecca Hawkins ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cohort Study ◽

Older People ◽

Science Studies ◽

Nursing Home Residents ◽

Well Being ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Ageing Research ◽

Study Results

IntroductionThe Community Ageing Research 75+ Study (CARE75+) is a longitudinal cohort study collecting an extensive range of health, social and economic data, with a focus on frailty, independence and quality of life in older age. CARE75+ is the first international experimental frailty research cohort designed using Trial within Cohorts (TwiCs) methodology, to align applied epidemiological research with clinical trial evaluation of interventions to improve the health and well-being of older people living with frailty.Methods and analysisProspective cohort study using a TwiCs design. One thousand community-dwelling older people (≥75 years) will be recruited from UK general practices. Nursing home residents, those with an estimated life expectancy of 3 months or less and people receiving palliative care will be excluded. Data collection assessments will be face to face in the person’s home at baseline, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months and 48 months, including assessments of frailty, cognition, mood, health-related quality of life, comorbidity, medications, resilience, loneliness, pain and self-efficacy. A modified protocol for follow-up by telephone or web based will be offered at 6 months. Consent will be sought for data linkage and invitations to additional studies, including intervention studies using the TwiCs design. A blood sample biobank will be established for future basic science studies.Ethics and disseminationCARE75+ was approved by the NRES Committee Yorkshire and the Humber—Bradford Leeds 10 October 2014 (14/YH/1120). Formal written consent is sought if an individual is willing to participate and has capacity to provide informed consent. Consultee assent is sought if an individual lacks capacity.Study results will be disseminated in peer-reviewed scientific journals and scientific conferences. Key study results will be summarised and disseminated to all study participants via newsletters, local older people’s publications and local engagement events. Results will be reported on a bespoke CARE75+ website.Trial registration numberISRCTN16588124;Results stage

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Differences of locomotive syndrome and frailty in community-dwelling middle-aged and elderly people: Pain, osteoarthritis, spinal alignment, body balance, and quality of life

Modern Rheumatology ◽

10.1080/14397595.2019.1665616 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 30 (5) ◽

pp. 921-929 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Shiro Imagama ◽

Kei Ando ◽

Kazuyoshi Kobayashi ◽

Masaaki Machino ◽

Satoshi Tanaka ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Elderly People ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Locomotive Syndrome ◽

Spinal Alignment ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Body Balance

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The Spanish Family Quality of Life Scales under and over 18 Years Old: Psychometric Properties and Families’ Perceptions

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17217808 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (21) ◽

pp. 7808

Author(s):

Anna Balcells-Balcells ◽

Joana M. Mas ◽

Natasha Baqués ◽

Cecilia Simón ◽

Simón García-Ventura

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Family Quality Of Life ◽

Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Spanish Family ◽

Families With Children

Background: Family quality of life (FQoL), just like individual quality of life, has become a priority outcome in the policies and services received by persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. Conceptualizing, measuring, and theorizing FQoL has been the object of investigation in recent decades. The goal of this paper is to present a revision of the Spanish Family Quality of Life Scales, the CdVF-E < 18 and the CdVF-E >18, and describe the FQoL of Spanish families with a member with IDD. Methods: The sample included a total of 548 families with a member under 18 years old and 657 families with a member over 18. Based on an Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) firstly and a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) secondly, the two scales’ psychometric properties were explored. Results: The CdVF-ER < 18 and the CdVF-ER > 18 comprise 5 dimensions, containing 35 and 32 items, respectively, and they show good validity and reliability. The families obtained a high FQoL score, although some differences exist between the dimensions on which families with children under and over 18 score highest and lowest. Conclusion: The characteristics of the revised scales facilitate their use by professionals, administrations, and services.

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