The computerized version of the Hong Kong Oxford Cognitive Screen for dementia (HK-OCSd): Estimates of concurrent validity and reliability

BACKGROUND At the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, information about fear of COVID-19 was very limited in Chinese populations and there was no standardised and validated scale to measure the fear associated with the pandemic. OBJECTIVE This cross-sectional study aimed to adapt and validate a fear scale to determine the levels of fear of COVID-19 among the general population in mainland China and Hong Kong. METHODS An online questionnaire platform was developed for data collection; the study instruments were an adapted version of the eight-item Breast Cancer Fear Scale (‘the Fear Scale’) and the four-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-4). The internal construct validity, concurrent validity, known-group validity, and reliability of the adapted Fear Scale were assessed, and descriptive statistics were used to summarise the participants’ fear levels. RESULTS A total of 2,822 study participants aged 18 or older were included in the analysis. The reliability of the adapted scale was satisfactory, with a Cronbach’s α coefficient of 0.93.The item-total correlations corrected for overlap were >0.4, confirming its internal construct validity. Regarding concurrent validity, a small to moderate correlation between the Fear Scale and the PHQ-4 scores was found. Regarding known-group validity, we found that study participants who were recruited from Hong Kong had a higher level of fear than the study participants from mainland China. Older adults had a higher level of fear than the younger adults. Study participants who were separated/divorced/widowed had a higher level of fear than those who were single or married. Furthermore, having hypertension, liver diseases, heart diseases, cancer, anxiety and insomnia were associated with a higher fear level. The descriptive analysis found that more than 40% of the study participants reported that the thought of COVID-19 scared them. About one-third of the study participants reported that when they thought about COVID-19, they felt nervous, uneasy and depressed. CONCLUSIONS To conclude, the adapted Fear Scale is a valid and reliable scale for measuring the fear of COVID-19 among Chinese people. Our study stresses the need for more psychosocial support and care to help this population cope with their fears during the pandemic.

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Psychometric evaluation of a Fear of COVID-19 scale in China (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.31871 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Edmond PH CHOI ◽

Wenjie Duan ◽

Daniel YT Fong ◽

Kris YW LOK ◽

Mandy Ho ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hong Kong ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Concurrent Validity ◽

Psychosocial Support ◽

Heart Diseases ◽

Mainland China ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Group Validity ◽

Internal Construct Validity ◽

Study Participants

BACKGROUND At the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, information about fear of COVID-19 was very limited in Chinese populations and there was no standardised and validated scale to measure the fear associated with the pandemic. OBJECTIVE Therefore, this cross-sectional study aimed to adapt and validate a fear scale to determine the levels of fear of COVID-19 among the general population in mainland China and Hong Kong. METHODS An online questionnaire platform was developed for data collection; the study instruments were an adapted version of the eight-item Breast Cancer Fear Scale (‘the Fear Scale’) and the four-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-4). The internal construct validity, concurrent validity, known-group validity, and reliability of the adapted Fear Scale were assessed, and descriptive statistics were used to summarise the participants’ fear levels. RESULTS A total of 2,822 study participants aged 18 or older were included in the analysis. The reliability of the adapted scale was satisfactory, with a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.93. The item-total correlations corrected for overlap were >0.4, confirming its internal construct validity. Regarding concurrent validity, a small to moderate correlation between the Fear Scale and the PHQ-4 scores was found. Regarding known-group validity, we found that study participants who were recruited from Hong Kong had a higher level of fear than the study participants from mainland China. Older adults had a higher level of fear than the younger adults. Study participants who were separated/divorced/widowed had a higher level of fear than those who were single or married. Furthermore, having hypertension, liver diseases, heart diseases, cancer, anxiety and insomnia were associated with a higher fear level. The descriptive analysis found that more than 40% of the study participants reported that the thought of COVID-19 scared them. About one-third of the study participants reported that when they thought about COVID-19, they felt nervous, uneasy and depressed. CONCLUSIONS To conclude, the adapted Fear Scale is a valid and reliable scale for measuring the fear of COVID-19 among Chinese people. Our study stresses the need for more psychosocial support and care to help this population cope with their fears during the pandemic.

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The Schoolwork Engagement Inventory

European Journal of Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1027/1015-5759/a000091 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 60-67 ◽

Cited By ~ 87

Author(s):

Katariina Salmela-Aro ◽

Katja Upadaya

Keyword(s):

Secondary School ◽

Concurrent Validity ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Older Students ◽

School Students ◽

Factor Solution ◽

Upper Secondary

This study introduces the Schoolwork Engagement Inventory (EDA), which measures energy, dedication, and absorption with respect to schoolwork. Structural equation modeling was used to assess the validity and reliability of the inventory among students attending postcomprehensive schools. A total of 1,530 (769 girls, 761 boys) students from 13 institutions (six upper-secondary and seven vocational schools) completed the EDA 1 year apart. The results showed that a one-factor solution had the most reliability and fitted best among the younger students, whereas a three-factor solution was most reliable and fit best among the older students. In terms of concurrent validity, depressive symptoms and school burnout were inversely related, and self-esteem and academic achievement were positively associated with EDA. Boys and upper-secondary-school students experienced lower levels of schoolwork engagement than girls and vocational-school students.

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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF TWO PERCEIVED EXERTION RATING SCALES AMONG HONG KONG CHILDREN

Perceptual and Motor Skills ◽

10.2466/pms.95.7.1047-1062 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 95 (7) ◽

pp. 1047 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

MEE-LEE LEUNG

Keyword(s):

Hong Kong ◽

Perceived Exertion ◽

Rating Scales ◽

Validity And Reliability

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PMC15 CONVERGENT, DISCRIMINANT, CONCURRENT VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE EQ-5D(CHILD): RESULTS

Value in Health ◽

10.1016/s1098-3015(10)65569-6 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 10 (6) ◽

pp. A455 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

L Scalone ◽

G Cavrini ◽

S Broccoli ◽

F Borghetti ◽

B Pacelli ◽

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Keyword(s):

Concurrent Validity ◽

Validity And Reliability

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Criterion validity and reliability of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Hungarian short form against the RM42 accelerometer

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-021-10372-0 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (S1) ◽

Author(s):

Pongrác Ács ◽

Réka Veress ◽

Paulo Rocha ◽

Tamás Dóczi ◽

Bence László Raposa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Concurrent Validity ◽

International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Short Form ◽

Sitting Time ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Activity Questionnaire

Abstract Background Physical inactivity is a global phenomenon in European welfare countries. Proper monitoring is essential to measure the physical activity level of the population. Methods In the Hungarian cohort of the European Physical Activity and Sport Monitoring System (EUPASMOS) project, our participants (N = 598) completed sociodemographic questions and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire – short form (IPAQ-SF) survey. The validity and reliability of the subjective measurement tool were examined, IPAQ-SF outcomes were contrasted against triaxial RM42 accelerometer wore for 7 consecutive days. Results The IPAQ-SF showed moderate internal consistency (Cronbach Alpha = 0.647). The concurrent validity of the IPAQ-SF to triaxial accelerometer indicated a significant weak-to-moderate correlation (R = 0.111–0.338, p = 0.042; p < 0.001). The test-retest reliability showed a significant correlation between two measurements (R = 0.788–0.981, p < 0.001). Conclusion The Hungarian version of the IPAQ-SF had excellent test-retest reliability, but low-to-fair concurrent validity for moderate and vigorous physical activity, walking and sitting time, as compared to the objective criterion measure among Hungarian adults.

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Developing a Cantonese Version of Birmingham Cognitive Screen for Stroke Survivors in Hong Kong

Communication Disorders Quarterly ◽

10.1177/1525740117720382 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 39 (3) ◽

pp. 387-401 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Anthony Pak-Hin Kong ◽

John Chan ◽

Johnny King-L. Lau ◽

Wai-Ling Bickerton ◽

Brendan Weekes ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Hong Kong ◽

Cognitive Processing ◽

Brain Injuries ◽

Neuropsychological Battery ◽

Good Test ◽

Cognitive Domains ◽

Language Functions ◽

Cognitive Screen ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

State Examination

The Birmingham Cognitive Screen (BCoS) is a neuropsychological battery designed to assess impairment to a variety of cognitive domains including language in patients with brain injuries. Twenty-two stroke participants and 16 gender-, age-, and education-matched controls were recruited in Hong Kong. The stroke participants were administered HK-BCoS as well as standardized batteries of cognitive and language functions validated for the Cantonese-speaking population in Hong Kong, including the Cantonese version of the Western Aphasia Battery, Cantonese Mini-Mental State Examination, and the Hong Kong–Montreal Cognitive Assessment. Results showed that HK-BCoS demonstrated good concurrent validity with all standardized batteries. HK-BCoS could discriminate between cognitive impairments in stroke patients and normal participants. Furthermore, HK-BCoS was found to have excellent intrarater and interrater reliabilities, good test–retest reliability, and fair split-half reliability as judged according to international criteria. In sum, HK-BCoS is a valid and reliable tool for assessing cognitive processing in Cantonese speakers in Hong Kong.

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Concurrent Validity and Reliability of the Load-Velocity Relationship to Predict the One-Repetition Maximum during Three Weightlifting Derivatives

Kinesiology ◽

10.26582/k.53.2.4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 53 (2) ◽

pp. 215-225

Author(s):

Ricardo Berton ◽

Marcos Soriano ◽

Demostenys David da Silva ◽

Marcel Lopes dos Santos ◽

Gustavo Teixeira ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Measurement Errors ◽

Concurrent Validity ◽

Direct Test ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Repetition Maximum ◽

Typical Error ◽

Velocity Relationship ◽

The One ◽

Power Clean ◽

Adequate Reliability

The study investigated the concurrent validity and reliability of the load-velocity relationship to predict the one-repetition maximum (1RM) of the power clean from the knee (PCK), high pull from the knee (HPK), and mid-thigh clean pull (MTCP). For each exercise, 12 participants performed two 1RM sessions tests and two sessions to measure the barbell’s load-velocity relationship at 30, 45, 60, 75, and 90% of 1RM. The velocity recorded at each load was used to establish the linear regression equation and, consequently, to predict 1RM value. A low validity between the 1RM direct test and predicted 1RM was observed for PCK (typical error [TE]=3.96 to 4.50 kg, coefficient of variation [CV]=4.68 to 5.27%, effect size [ES]=-0.76 to -0.58, Bland-Altman bias [BAB]=9.83 to 11.19 kg), HPK (TE=4.58 to 5.82 kg, CV=6.44 to 8.14%, ES=-0.40 to -0.39, BAB=3.52 to 4.17 kg), and MTCP (TE=6.33 to 8.08 kg, CV=4.78 to 6.16%, ES=-0.29 to -0.19, BAB=3.98 to 6.17 kg). Adequate reliability was observed for the 1RM direct test and for the predicted 1RM. However, based on Bland-Altman limits of agreement, lower measurement errors were obtained for the 1RM direct test in comparison to the predicted 1RM for all the exercises. In conclusion, the load-velocity relationship was not able to predict 1RM values with high accuracy in the PCK, HPK, and MTCP. Moreover, the 1RM direct test was the most reliable for PCK, HPK and MTCP.

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Concurrent validity and reliability of an iPhone app for the measurement of ankle dorsiflexion and inter-limb asymmetries

Journal of Sports Sciences ◽

10.1080/02640414.2018.1494908 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 37 (3) ◽

pp. 249-253 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Carlos Balsalobre-Fernández ◽

Natalia Romero-Franco ◽

Pedro Jiménez-Reyes

Keyword(s):

Concurrent Validity ◽

Ankle Dorsiflexion ◽

Validity And Reliability

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Validity of a novel computerized screening test system for mild cognitive impairment

International Psychogeriatrics ◽

10.1017/s1041610218000923 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 30 (10) ◽

pp. 1455-1463 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Jin-Hyuck Park ◽

Minye Jung ◽

Jongbae Kim ◽

Hae Yean Park ◽

Jung-Ran Kim ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cognitive Impairment ◽

Mild Cognitive Impairment ◽

Elderly People ◽

Predictive Value ◽

Screening Test ◽

Concurrent Validity ◽

Test System ◽

Screening Tests ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Healthy Elderly

ABSTRACTBackground:The mobile screening test system for screening mild cognitive impairment (mSTS-MCI) was developed for clinical use. However, the clinical usefulness of mSTS-MCI to detect elderly with MCI from those who are cognitively healthy has yet to be validated. Moreover, the comparability between this system and traditional screening tests for MCI has not been evaluated.Objective:The purpose of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of the mSTS-MCI and confirm the cut-off scores to detect MCI.Method:The data were collected from 107 healthy elderly people and 74 elderly people with MCI. Concurrent validity was examined using the Korean version of Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA-K) as a gold standard test, and test–retest reliability was investigated using 30 of the study participants at four-week intervals. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value (NPV) were confirmed through Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) analysis, and the cut-off scores for elderly people with MCI were identified.Results:Concurrent validity showed statistically significant correlations between the mSTS-MCI and MoCA-K and test–rests reliability indicated high correlation. As a result of screening predictability, the mSTS-MCI had a higher NPV than the MoCA-K.Conclusions:The mSTS-MCI was identified as a system with a high degree of validity and reliability. In addition, the mSTS-MCI showed high screening predictability, indicating it can be used in the clinical field as a screening test system for mild cognitive impairment.

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