scholarly journals Development and validation of a measurement scale for nursing students’ readiness to the flipped classroom in Sri Lanka

Author(s):  
Punithalingam Youhasan ◽  
Yan Chen ◽  
Mataroria Lyndon ◽  
Marcus A. Henning

Purpose: It aims to develop and validate a scale to measure nursing students’ readiness to the flipped classroom in Sri Lanka.Methods: A literature review provided the theoretical framework for developing the Nursing Students’ Readiness for Flipped Classroom (NSR-FC) questionnaire. Five content experts evaluated the NSR-FC, and content validity indices were calculated. Cross-sectional surveys among 355 undergraduate nursing students from 3 state Sri Lankan universities were carried out to assess the psychometric properties of the NSR-FC. Principal component analysis (PCA, n = 265), internal consistency (through Cronbach's alpha, n = 265), and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA, n = 90) were done for construction validity and reliability test. Results: There were 37 items included in the NSR-FC for content validation and resulting in an average scale content validity index (S-CVI/AVE) of 0.94. Two items received item level content validity index (I-CVI) less than 0.78. The factor structures of the 35 items were explored through PCA with orthogonal factor rotation culminating in the identification of 5 factors. These factors were classified as technology readiness, environmental readiness, personal readiness, pedagogical readiness, and interpersonal readiness. The NSR-FC also showed an overall acceptable level of internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha 0.9). The CFA verified a 4-factor model (excluding the interpersonal readiness factor) and 20 items achieved acceptable levels of acceptance (SRMR=0.08, RMSEA=0.08, CFI=0.87 and χ2 /df =1.57). Conclusion: The NSR-FC, as a four-factor model, is an acceptable measurement scale for nursing students’ readiness to the flipped classroom in terms of its construct validity and reliability.

Author(s):  
Natalia Esquivel Garzón ◽  
Luz Patricia Díaz Heredia

Objective. To determine the validity and reliability of the Treatment Adherence Questionnaire for Patients with Hypertension (TAQPH), Spanish version, designed by Chunhua Ma et al.Methods. This study was carried out in the city of Ibagué (Colombia)  and the test validation determined validity (face, content, and construct) and reliability. Face and content validity were conducted through expert judgment, using Fleiss’ Kappa Coefficient statistical tests and modified Lawshe’s content validity index. The construct validity and the reliability test had the participation of 220 people with diagnosis of primary hypertension. Reliability was calculated through Cronbach’s alpha statistical test.Results. In the face validity, the instrument reported a Fleiss’ Kappa index was 0.68 in comprehension, 0.76 in clarity, and 0.64 in accuracy, interpreted as a substantial agreement. The content validity index was satisfactory with 0.91; el exploratory factor analysis reported six factors with a total variance explained of 54%. Cronbach’s alpha for the total scale was 0.74.Conclusion. The Spanish version of the TAQPH is a valid and reliable scale to evaluate adherence to treatment in patients with primary hypertension.Descriptors: essential hypertension; treatment adherence and compliance; surveys and questionnaires; psychometrics; validation studies.How to cite this article: Esquivel N, Díaz LP. Validity and Reliability of the Treatment Adherence Questionnaire for Patients with Hypertension. Invest. Educ. Enferm. 2019; 37(3):e09.


2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonas Preposi Cruz ◽  
Farhan Alshammari ◽  
Paolo C. Colet

Aim: To evaluate the psychometric properties of an Arabic version of the Spiritual Care-Giving Scale (SCGS) in a sample of Saudi nursing students. Method: A convenience sample of 202 Saudi nursing students was included in this descriptive cross-sectional study. The 35-item Arabic version of the SCGS (SCGS-A) was tested for internal consistency, stability reliability, content validity, and construct validity. Findings: The SCGS-A manifested acceptable internal consistency and stability reliability with computed Cronbach’s alpha ranges from .84 to .94, and an intraclass correlation coefficient of .97. The item-level content validity index ranged from .83 to 1, and the scale-level content validity index (average) was .98. The principal component analysis revealed five dominant components with eigenvalues greater than 1, and a cumulative contribution rate of 62.0%. The five factors were moderately to strongly correlated ( r = .29-.56; p < .001) with each other and with the overall SCGS-A score ( r = .57-.77; p < .001). Conclusion: The SCGS-A manifested an acceptable reliability and validity in Saudi nursing students, which supports its sound psychometric properties. With the establishment of this valid and reliable tool, timely and accurate assessment of student nurses’ perceptions about spirituality and spiritual care can be facilitated.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebenezer Wiafe ◽  
Kofi Boamah Mensah ◽  
Adwoa Bemah Boamah Mensah ◽  
Varsha Bangalee ◽  
Frasia Oosthuizen

Abstract Aims: The study aimed to: (1) adopt, modify and develop a questionnaire suitable for data collection on prostate cancer in the female population, (2) translate the questionnaire into the Akan language, and (3) conduct a validity and reliability analysis on the Akan questionnaire.Methods: An English version questionnaire was developed and adequately translated into an Akan version according to the forward and backward translation protocols. The Akan questionnaire went through translator-approval and certification. Validity and reliability analysis were performed on the questionnaire. Statistical analysis for face validity involved the determination of average scores while content validity involved the determination of the content validity index. Regarding reliability analysis, Cronbach’s alpha was calculated for the test and retest periods of study.Results: A forty-five (45) membered Akan questionnaire was successfully developed and certified. The average scores for all parameters employed in the face validation were greater than 4. The content validity index was within the range of 0.90 - 0.99 while the Cronbach’s alpha for both test periods was within the range of 0.7808 - 0.9209.Conclusion: The Akan questionnaire had acceptable validity and reliability outcome. Therefore, the questionnaire was considered appropriate for assessing knowledge, awareness, and perception of Ghanaian women of prostate cancer.


2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 251-256
Author(s):  
Gil P Soriano ◽  
Kathyrine A Calong Calong

Background: Patient satisfaction has been revealed to affect patient outcomes and has been used as an indicator for measuring quality in health care. However, there are no culturally appropriate instruments that measure Filipino patient satisfaction receiving nursing care.Objective: The objective of the study is to examine the validity and reliability of the Filipino version of Patient Satisfaction Instrument (F-PSI).Methods: The study utilized a cross-sectional study and included 131 Filipino patients in selected hospitals in Manila and were selected through convenience sampling. The tool undergone cross cultural adaptation following the WHO guidelines. Also, content validity following Davis technique and construct validity through confirmatory factor analysis was done to assessed its validity. To measure its internal consistency reliability, Cronbach’s α, inter-item and total-item correlation was conducted.Results: The construct validity of the Filipino version of PSI showed a good model fit while the item content validity index (I-CVI) ranges from 0.83-1.0 and a scale content validity index (S-CVI) of 0.96. Also, the translated tool showed an acceptable internal consistency reliability.Conclusion: The Filipino PSI is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring satisfaction among Filipino patients. Supplementary studies are needed to ascertain its validity and reliability for clinical use.


2020 ◽  
pp. 176-185
Author(s):  
Dewi Utari ◽  
Ratna Lestari

Perubahan yang terjadi karena penyakit kanker tidak hanya mempengaruhi kualitas hidup pasien namun juga anggota keluarga termasuk anak. Namun instrumen untuk menilai kualitas hidup anak  versi bahasa Indonesia masih belum banyak ditemukan. Oleh karena itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengadopsi dan memvalidasi instrumen kualitas hidup anak yaitu KIDSCREEN-27 dalam versi bahasa Indonesia. Penelitian ini menerapkan prosedur adaptasi lintas budaya yang terdiri atas 5 tahapan yaitu translation, sintesis dari kedua translator, back translation, analisis dengan expertis, dan reliabilitas. Penelitian ini melibatkan 30 anak usia 11-18 tahun dengan ibu yang terdiagnosa kanker. Data pasien kanker diperoleh dari RSUD Panembahan Senopati Bantul dengan rentang waktu Januari – Februari 2019. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Analisa validitas dengan validitas konten indeks dan reliabilitas menggunakan koefisien Alfa Cronbach. Hasil analisa content validity index (CVI), I-CVI dan S-CVI dari 3 orang ahli adalah 1.00. Sedangkan, Uji reliabilitas KIDSCREEN-27 versi Bahasa Indonesia dilakukan dengan menganalisis nilai Cronbach’s Alpha dengan nilai 0.893. Hasil uji reliabilitas internal consistency pada 5 domain memiliki rentang nilai α 0.654 – 0.840. Domain dengan nilai alfa terendah adalah domain teman dan tertinggi adalah domain keluarga dan waktu luang.  Kuesioner KIDSCREEN -27 versi Bahasa Indonesia dinyatakan valid dan reliabel sehingga dapat mempermudah tenaga kesehatan dalam mengkaji kualitas hidup anak.


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-262
Author(s):  
Ebenezer Wiafe ◽  
Kofi Boamah Mensah ◽  
Adwoa Bemah Boamah Mensah ◽  
Varsha Bangalee ◽  
Frasia Oosthuizen

Objectives: The study aimed to: (1) adopt, modify and develop a questionnaire suitable for data collection on prostate cancer in the female population, (2) translate the questionnaire into the Akan language, and (3) conduct a validity and reliability analysis on the Akan questionnaire. Methods: An English version questionnaire was developed and adequately translated into an Akan version according to the forward and backward translation protocols. The Akan questionnaire went through translator-approval and certification. Validity and reliability analysis were performed on the questionnaire. Statistical analysis for face validity involved the determination of average scores while content validity involved the determination of the content validity index. Regarding reliability analysis, Cronbach’s alpha was calculated for the test and retest periods of study. Results: A forty-five (45) membered Akan questionnaire was successfully developed and certified. The average scores for all parameters employed in the face validation were greater than 4. The content validity index was within the range of 0.90 - 0.99 while the Cronbach’s alpha for both test periods was within the range of 0.7808 - 0.9209. Conclusion: The Akan questionnaire had acceptable validity and reliability outcome. Therefore, the questionnaire was considered appropriate for assessing knowledge, awareness, and perception of Ghanaian women of prostate cancer.


2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 2511-2522
Author(s):  
Tanja Moilanen ◽  
Anna-Maija Pietilä ◽  
Margaret Coffey ◽  
Mari Kangasniemi

Background: Adolescents’ health choices have been widely researched, but the ethical basis of these choices, namely their rights, duties, and responsibilities, have been disregarded and scale is required to measure these. Objective: To describe the development of a scale that measures adolescents’ rights, duties, and responsibilities in relation to health choices and document the preliminary scale testing. Research design: A multi-phase development method was used to construct the Health Rights Duties and Responsibilities ( HealthRDR) scale. The concepts and content were defined through document analysis, a systematic literature review, and focus groups. The content validity and clarity of the items were evaluated by expert panel of 23 adolescents, school nurses, and researchers. We calculated the content validity index and the content validity ratio at on item and scale levels. Preliminary testing was conducted with 200 adolescents aged 15–16 years. Descriptive statistics, Cronbach’s alpha correlation, and statistics for the item-analysis were calculated. Ethical considerations: Ethical approval and permission were obtained according to national legislation and responsible research practice was followed. Informed consent was obtained from the participants and the parents were informed about the study. Findings: The Health Rights Duties and Responsibilities scale comprises of four sub-scales with 148 items: 15 on health choices, 36 on rights, 47 on duties, and 50 on responsibilities. The items had a 0.93 content validity index and a 0.85 content validity ratio. Cronbach’s alpha correlation coefficient was 0.99 for the total scale and the individual sub-scales scores were health choices (0.93), rights (0.97), responsibilities (0.99), and duties (0.98). Discussion: The findings are discussed in light of the ethical concepts and validity and reliability of the developed scale. Conclusion: The Health Rights Duties and Responsibilities scale defines and understands adolescents’ rights, duties, and responsibilities in relation to health choices and has good content validity. Further testing and refinement of the concepts are needed.


2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 269-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
İsmail Toygar ◽  
Sadık Hançerlioğlu ◽  
Selden Gül ◽  
Tülün Utku ◽  
Ilgın Yıldırım Şimşir ◽  
...  

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Diabetic Foot Scale–Short Form (DFS-SF). The study was cross-sectional and conducted between January and October 2019 in a diabetic foot council of a university hospital. A total of 194 diabetic foot patients participated in the study. A Patient Identification Form and DFS-SF were used for data collection. Forward and backward translations were used in language validity. Expert opinions were obtained to determine the Content Validity Index. To determine construct validity, exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were used. Cronbach’s α internal consistency coefficient, item-scale correlation, and test-retest reliability were used to evaluate reliability. It was found that Content Validity Index was 0.97 (0.86-1.00), the factor loading of scale varied from 0.378 to 0.982, Cronbach’s α value varied from 0.81 to 0.94, and item-total correlations were between 0.30 and 0.75. The Turkish version of the DFS-SF was found valid and reliable to measure the quality of life of diabetic foot patients.


Rev Rene ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. e44029
Author(s):  
Marialda Moreira Christoffel ◽  
Elisa da Conceição Rodrigues ◽  
Letícia de Souza Carvalho Araujo ◽  
Ana Letícia Monteiro Gomes ◽  
Maria Estela Diniz Machado ◽  
...  

Objective: to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the Calidad de la relación con su persona cercana Scale into Brazilian Portuguese. Methods: a methodological study, whose steps were: initial translation; translation synthesis; back-translation; pre-final version development by a panel of nine experts; pre-final version content validity, with 14 judges; pre-test with 30 pregnant women; reliability analysis; sending the translated version to the two authors of the original instrument. Results: outliers were reviewed and adjusted during translation and adaptation. The scale achieved conceptual and idiomatic equivalence. Content validity index was 0.92 and Cronbach’s Alpha was 0.869. The general score in the application ranged from 59 to 124, with an average of 94.4. Conclusion: after translation and adaptation, the scale was entitled Qualidade da Relação com a Pessoa Próxima, achieving semantic and idiomatic equivalence.


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
La-mei Liu ◽  
Ment-ting Liu ◽  
Meng-jie Sun ◽  
Jia-nan Wang ◽  
Bei-lei Lin ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The Partners at Care Transitions Measure (PACT-M) is a measure that assesses the quality and safety of care during the transition from hospital to home from the patient’s perspective. The aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the PACT-M in Mainland China. Methods This was a cross-sectional study. A convenience sample of patients was recruited from three tertiary hospitals affiliated with Zhengzhou University, China. A total of 402 participants were interviewed before discharge, and 306 participants were interviewed one month after discharge from hospital to home using the Chinese version of the PACT-M. The statistical methods used in this study include the critical ratio value, item total correlation, test-retest, Cronbach’s alpha, confirmatory factor analysis and exploratory factor analysis. Results The Chinese version of the PACT-M consists of PACT-M1 and PACT-M2, both of which have two dimensions, the number of items in both parts are consistent with the original English language version. The Cronbach’s alpha values of the PACT-M1 and PACT-M2 were 0.802 and 0.741, and the test-retest reliability values were 0.885 and 0.837. The item content validity index and scale content validity index values of the PACT-M1 and PACT-M2 were all 1.0. Conclusion The Chinese version of the PACT-M shows acceptable validity and reliability and can be used to assess the quality and safety of transitional care from hospital to home from the patient’s perspective in mainland China.


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