The Development of a Paediatric Phoneme Discrimination Test for Arabic Phonemic Contrasts

Objective: The aim of this project was to develop the Arabic CAPT (A-CAPT), a Standard Arabic version of the CHEAR auditory perception test (CAPT) that assesses consonant perception ability in children. Method: This closed-set test was evaluated with normal-hearing children aged 5 to 11 years. Development and validation of the speech materials were accomplished in two experimental phases. Twenty-six children participated in phase I, where the test materials were piloted to ensure that the selected words were age appropriate and that the form of Arabic used was familiar to the children. Sixteen children participated in phase II where test–retest reliability, age effects, and critical differences were measured. A computerized implementation was used to present stimuli and collect responses. Children selected one of four response options displayed on a screen for each trial. Results: Two lists of 32 words were developed with two levels of difficulty, easy and hard. Assessment of test–retest reliability for the final version of the lists showed a strong agreement. A within-subject ANOVA showed no significant difference between test and retest sessions. Performance improved with increasing age. Critical difference values were similar to the British English version of the CAPT. Conclusions: The A-CAPT is an appropriate speech perception test for assessing Arabic-speaking children as young as 5 years old. This test can reliably assess consonant perception ability and monitor changes over time or after an intervention.

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Reliability Measure of a Clinical Test: Appreciation of Music in Cochlear Implantees (AMICI)

Journal of the American Academy of Audiology ◽

10.3766/jaaa.24.10.8 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 24 (10) ◽

pp. 969-979 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Min-Yu Cheng ◽

Jaclyn B. Spitzer ◽

Valeriy Shafiro ◽

Stanley Sheft ◽

Dean Mancuso

Keyword(s):

Speech Perception ◽

Correlation Analysis ◽

Music Perception ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

Clinical Test ◽

Closed Set ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Open Set ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Purpose: The goals of this study were (1) to investigate the reliability of a clinical music perception test, Appreciation of Music in Cochlear Implantees (AMICI), and (2) examine associations between the perception of music and speech. AMICI was developed as a clinical instrument for assessing music perception in persons with cochlear implants (CIs). The test consists of four subtests: (1) music versus environmental noise discrimination, (2) musical instrument identification (closed-set), (3) musical style identification (closed-set), and (4) identification of musical pieces (open-set). To be clinically useful, it is crucial for AMICI to demonstrate high test-retest reliability, so that CI users can be assessed and retested after changes in maps or programming strategies. Research Design: Thirteen CI subjects were tested with AMICI for the initial visit and retested again 10–14 days later. Two speech perception tests (consonant-nucleus-consonant [CNC] and Bamford-Kowal-Bench Speech-in-Noise [BKB-SIN]) were also administered. Data Analysis: Test-retest reliability and equivalence of the test's three forms were analyzed using paired t-tests and correlation coefficients, respectively. Correlation analysis was also conducted between results from the music and speech perception tests. Results: Results showed no significant difference between test and retest (p > 0.05) with adequate power (0.9) as well as high correlations between the three forms (Forms A and B, r = 0.91; Forms A and C, r = 0.91; Forms B and C, r = 0.95). Correlation analysis showed high correlation between AMICI and BKB-SIN (r = −0.71), and moderate correlation between AMICI and CNC (r = 0.4). Conclusions: The study showed AMICI is highly reliable for assessing musical perception in CI users.

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Validation of a menstrual pictogram and a daily bleeding diary for assessment of uterine fibroid treatment efficacy in clinical studies

Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes ◽

10.1186/s41687-020-00263-0 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Claudia Haberland ◽

Anna Filonenko ◽

Christian Seitz ◽

Matthias Börner ◽

Christoph Gerlinger ◽

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Keyword(s):

Uterine Fibroid ◽

Full Range ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Phase Iii ◽

Measurement Properties ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Response Options ◽

Patient Global Impression ◽

Patient Reported ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background To evaluate the psychometric and measurement properties of two patient-reported outcome instruments, the menstrual pictogram superabsorbent polymer-containing version 3 (MP SAP-c v3) and Uterine Fibroid Daily Bleeding Diary (UF-DBD). Test-retest reliability, criterion, construct validity, responsiveness, missingness and comparability of the MP SAP-c v3 and UF-DBD versus the alkaline hematin (AH) method and a patient global impression of severity (PGI-S) were analyzed in post hoc trial analyses. Results Analyses were based on data from up to 756 patients. The full range of MP SAP-c v3 and UF-DBD response options were used, with score distributions reflecting the cyclic character of the disease. Test-retest reliability of MP SAP-c v3 and UF-DBD scores was supported by acceptable intraclass correlation coefficients when stability was defined by the AH method and Patient Global Impression of Severity (PGI-S) scores (0.80–0.96 and 0.42–0.94, respectively). MP SAP-c v3 and UF-DBD scores demonstrated strong and moderate-to-strong correlations with menstrual blood loss assessed by the AH method. Scores increased in monotonic fashion, with greater disease severities, defined by the AH method and PGI-S scores; differences between groups were mostly statistically significant (P < 0.05). MP SAP-c v3 and UF-DBD were sensitive to changes in disease severity, defined by the AH method and PGI-S. MP SAP-c v3 and UF-DBD showed a lower frequency of missing patient data versus the AH method, and good agreement with the AH method. Conclusions This evidence supports the use of the MP SAP-c v3 and UF-DBD to assess clinical efficacy endpoints in UF phase III studies replacing the AH method.

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Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Patient Dignity Inventory

Palliative & Supportive Care ◽

10.1017/s1478951521000948 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Yasemin Eskigülek ◽

Sultan Kav

Keyword(s):

Palliative Care ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Turkish Version ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Fit Index ◽

Turkish Society

Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the Patient Dignity Inventory (PDI) in the Turkish society, which was developed to evaluate dignity-related distress in palliative care patients. Methods One hundred and twenty-seven adults with advanced cancer hospitalized in several clinics of two university hospitals were included in the study. The patients whose Palliative Performance Scale score was at least 40% were recruited to study. The data were collected with a patient demographic form, the Turkish version of Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS-TR), and the Turkish version of the PDI (PDI-TR). The PDI-TR was finalized and back-translated after translating into Turkish and obtaining 10 expert opinions. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, internal consistency, concurrent validity, and test–retest reliability analysis were performed. Results The Cronbach's α coefficient of PDI-TR was 0.94. Factor analysis resulted in a five-factor solution, and all items were loaded on factors. Factors were labeled as symptom distress, existential distress, self-confidence, dependency, and supportive care needs and accounted for 68.70% of the overall variance. The model's normed fit index, comparative fit index, and X2/SD were found between acceptable range (0.90, 0.93, and 2.64, respectively). A positive and strong correlation was found between subdimension scores of HADS-TR and the total score of PDI-TR (r = 0.70 for anxiety subdimension; r = 0.73 for depression subdimension). The test–retest reliability was conducted with 32 patients within the sample two weeks after the first application, and no significant difference was found between the two application scores as the result of paired-sample t-test (p > 0.05). An intraclass correlation coefficient of test–retest reliability was r = 0.855. Significance of results PDI-TR was found to be a valid and reliable tool in palliative care patients in Turkish society.

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Computerized Symbol Digit Modalities Test in a Swiss Pediatric Cohort Part 1: Validation

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2021.631536 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Author(s):

Céline Hochstrasser ◽

Sarah Rieder ◽

Ursina Jufer-Riedi ◽

Marie-Noëlle Klein ◽

Anthony Feinstein ◽

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Keyword(s):

High Reliability ◽

Age Groups ◽

Reliable Change Index ◽

Information Processing Speed ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Norm Values ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

The University ◽

Mean Time

ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to validate the computerized Symbol Digit Modalities Test (c-SDMT) in a Swiss pediatric cohort, in comparing the Swiss sample to the Canadian norms. Secondly, we evaluated sex effects, age-effects, and test–retest reliability of the c-SDMT in comparison to values obtained for the paper and pencil version of the Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT).MethodsThis longitudinal observational study was conducted in a single-center setting at the University Children’s Hospital of Bern. Our cohort consisted of 86 children (45 male and 41 female) aged from 8 to 16 years. The cohort included both healthy participants (n = 38) and patients (n = 48) hospitalized for a non-neurological disease. Forty eight participants were assessed during two testing sessions with the SDMT and the c-SDMT.ResultsTest–retest reliability was high in both tests (SDMT: ICC = 0.89, c-SDMT: ICC = 0.90). A reliable change index was calculated for the SDMT (RCIp = −3.18, 14.01) and the c-SDMT (RCIp = −5.45, 1.46) corrected for practice effects. While a significant age effect on information processing speed was observed, no such effect was found for sex. When data on the c-SDMT performance of the Swiss cohort was compared with that from a Canadian cohort, no significant difference was found for the mean time per trial in any age group. Norm values for age groups between 8 and 16 years in the Swiss cohort were established.ConclusionNorms for the c-SDMT between the Swiss and the Canadian cohort were comparable. The c-SDMT is a valid alternative to the SDMT. It is a feasible and easy to administer bedside tool due to high reliability and the lack of motor demands.

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Pediatric Arabic Closed-Set Word-Recognition Test: Development and Evaluation of Psychometric Characteristics

Journal of the American Academy of Audiology ◽

10.1055/s-0041-1732440 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 32 (08) ◽

pp. 547-554

Author(s):

Soha N. Garadat ◽

Ana'am Alkharabsheh ◽

Nihad A. Almasri ◽

Abdulrahman Hagr

Keyword(s):

Speech Recognition ◽

Word Recognition ◽

Hearing Level ◽

Sigmoid Function ◽

Psychometric Characteristics ◽

Monosyllabic Word ◽

Closed Set ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Word Lists ◽

Arabic Speaking

Abstract Background Speech audiometry materials are widely available in many different languages. However, there are no known standardized materials for the assessment of speech recognition in Arabic-speaking children. Purpose The aim of the study was to develop and validate phonetically balanced and psychometrically equivalent monosyllabic word recognition lists for children through a picture identification task. Research Design A prospective repeated-measure design was used. Monosyllabic words were chosen from children's storybooks and were evaluated for familiarity. The selected words were then divided into four phonetically balanced word lists. The final lists were evaluated for homogeneity and equivalency. Study Sample Ten adults and 32 children with normal hearing sensitivity were recruited. Data Collection and Analyses Lists were presented to adult subjects in 5 dB increment from 0 to 60 dB hearing level. Individual data were then fitted using a sigmoid function from which the 50% threshold, slopes at the 50% points, and slopes at the 20 to 80% points were derived to determine list psychometric properties. Lists were next presented to children in two separate sessions to assess their equivalency, validity, and reliability. Data were subjected to a mixed design analysis of variance. Results No statistically significant difference was found among the word lists. Conclusion This study provided an evidence that the monosyllabic word lists had comparable psychometric characteristics and reliability. This supports that the constructed speech corpus is a valid tool that can be used in assessing speech recognition in Arabic-speaking children.

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Measuring the occupational balance of people with insomnia in a Chinese population: Preliminary psychometric evidence on the Chinese version of the Occupational Balance Questionnaire

Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.1177/1569186120944534 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 156918612094453

Author(s):

Eris CM Ho ◽

Mona Dür ◽

Tanja Stamm ◽

Andrew MH Siu

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Well Being ◽

Living Environment ◽

Chinese Version ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Insomnia Severity

Background Occupational balance, a fundamental concept in occupational therapy, is the arrangement of right amount and variety of occupations contributes to a person’s health and well-being. This study was aimed to investigate the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OB-Quest) for people with insomnia. Methods The OB-Quest was translated into traditional Chinese and reviewed by an expert panel for content validity, cultural relevance and translation accuracy. Internal consistency, factor analysis and convergent validity, as well as test–retest reliability, were explored. Results The participants (n = 205), 115 adults with insomnia and 90 adults without insomnia, completed a survey of demographic background, the Chinese version of OB-Quest and the Chinese Insomnia Severity Index (C-ISI). The Chinese version of OB-Quest demonstrated excellent test–retest reliability (ICC= 0.98) and good internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.80). Factor analysis indicated that a single-factor solution explained 42% of the variance, and 9 out of 10 items had a factor loading of 0.4 or above. The Chinese version of OB-Quest had significant correlations with C-ISI (r = –0.88; p < 0.001). A significant difference was found in occupational balance between groups with different levels of insomnia severity and without insomnia (F = 169.72; p < 0.001). As in a previous study, age, living environment and life role had no significant relationship with occupational balance. Conclusion The Chinese version of OB-Quest is a short, easy to understand and culturally relevant assessment for Chinese. It demonstrates satisfactory psychometric properties and had significant correlations with insomnia.

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Comparison of two different optical coherence tomography angiography devices in detecting healthy versus glaucomatous eyes – an observational cross-sectional study

BMC Ophthalmology ◽

10.1186/s12886-020-01701-9 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

A. R. Kee ◽

V. C. H. Yip ◽

E. L. T. Tay ◽

C. W. Lim ◽

J. Cheng ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Optical Coherence Tomography ◽

Diagnostic Accuracy ◽

Optic Disc ◽

Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography ◽

Optical Coherence ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Swept Source ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background To understand the differences between two different optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) devices in detecting glaucomatous from healthy eyes by comparing their vascular parameters, diagnostic accuracy and test-retest reliability. Methods A cross-sectional observational study was performed on healthy and glaucoma subjects, on whom two sets of OCTA images of optic disc and macula were acquired using both AngioVue (Optovue, USA) and Swept Source (Topcon, Japan) OCTA devices during one visit. A novel in-house software was used to calculate the vessel densities. Diagnostic accuracy of the machines in differentiating healthy versus glaucomatous eyes was determined using area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) and test-retest repeatability of the machines was also evaluated. Results A total of 80 healthy and 38 glaucomatous eyes were evaluated. Glaucomatous eyes had reduced mean vessel density compared to healthy controls in all segmented layers of the optic disc and macula using AngioVue (p ≤ 0.001). However, glaucomatous eyes had higher mean vessel density on optic disc scans using Swept Source, with lack of statistically significant difference between healthy and glaucomatous eyes. The AUROC showed better diagnostic accuracy of AngioVue (0.761–1.000) compared to Swept Source (0.113–0.644). The test-retest reliability indices were generally better using AngioVue than Swept Source. Conclusions AngioVue showed better diagnostic capability and test-retest reliability compared to Swept Source. Further studies need to be undertaken to evaluate if there is any significant difference between the various machines in diagnosing and monitoring glaucoma.

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The development and initial validation of the Chinese Significant Wish Fulfillment Scale

International Psychogeriatrics ◽

10.1017/s1041610210001341 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 23 (3) ◽

pp. 442-449

Author(s):

Amy Y. M. Chow ◽

Meetim Chow ◽

Catherine K. P. Wan ◽

Katherine K. L. Wong ◽

Rita W. T. Cheung

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Internal Reliability ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Wish Fulfillment ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Development And Validation ◽

Depth Interviews

ABSTRACTBackground: This paper reports the development and validation of the Chinese Significant Wish Fulfillment Scale (CSWFS), a new multidimensional scale for assessing the perceived importance and level of fulfillment of wishes of older adults.Methods: Three studies were involved. Study 1 developed a 26-item pool on wish fulfillment through in-depth interviews with 22 older adults. Study 2 reduced the pool to 23 items through validation with a new sample of 315 older adults and examined the internal reliability. Study 3 involved a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and examined the test-retest reliability and the convergent validity of the scale with the construct of regret.Results: A five-factor structure model of 23 items was identified through exploratory factor analysis, which accounted for 51.67% of variance. As informed by the CFA in Study 3, a five-factor 22-item model was the best fit. Internal reliability and test-retest reliability was found to be good. Convergent validity was examined through correlation with the construct of future regret. The correlation, though statistically significant, was small.Conclusion: CSWFS demonstrates good psychometric properties, but the construct might be slightly different from that of future regrets. Probably, CSWFS addresses a construct that is under-explored but is of importance to older adults and especially to the Chinese community.

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The Development and Psychometric Properties of the Visuospatial Working Memory Assessment (VWMA) for Children

Occupational Therapy International ◽

10.1155/2020/8736308 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Thitiya Wangkawan ◽

Cynthia Lai ◽

Peeraya Munkhetvit ◽

Trevor Yung ◽

Supaporn Chinchai

Keyword(s):

Working Memory ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Adhd Group ◽

Visuospatial Working Memory ◽

Normal Children ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Memory Assessment ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Test Retest Reliability

The visuospatial working memory plays a crucial role in the occupational performance of children including daily living and academic achievement. Unfortunately, relevant visuospatial working memory tests in the occupational therapy setting are lacking. Therefore, it is of clinical interest to develop new assessment tools in this area. The present study is aimed at summarizing the development of the visuospatial working memory assessment (VWMA) and assessing its psychometric properties. The results revealed that the score of item-objective congruence index (IOC) was 1.0 in overall items of assessment. The Cronbach alpha test confirmed that the internal consistency of VWMA showed good reliability in both types of the assessment, with the total score of computerized tests being .88 and the tabletop tests being .81. The computerized test was found to have excellent test-retest reliability with intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) values ranging from .88 to .99. The tabletop test was found to have a fair to good test-retest reliability with the ICC values ranging from .51 to .63. As regards construct validity, the results revealed that the tasks in the computerized test identified a significant difference between the control group, normal children, and children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) group. The exception to this was the N-back task in which the independent sample t-test of computerized test ranged from 1.61 to 6.23. The results of the tabletop test revealed a significant difference between normal children and the children in the ADHD group over all tasks in which the independent sample t-test ranged from 3.05 to 8.40. In conclusion, good psychometric properties established as regards content validity, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity provide evidence to support the position that the new VWMA is appropriate for children.

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Development and validation of the functional assessment of cancer therapy: Antiangiogenesis (FACT-AntiA).

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2013.31.15_suppl.e20527 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. e20527-e20527

Author(s):

Susan Yount ◽

Karen Kaiser ◽

Jennifer L Beaumont ◽

Kimberly Webster ◽

Lynne I. Wagner ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Side Effects ◽

Cancer Therapy ◽

Kidney Cancer ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Functional Assessment ◽

Side Effect ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Development And Validation ◽

Responsiveness To Change

e20527 Background: Anti-angiogenesis therapies represent a significant and promising advancement in cancer treatment. Side effects from angiogenesis inhibitors, although generally milder than chemotherapy side effects, have the potential to impact Health-related Quality of Life (HRQOL) and may lead to dose reduction or discontinuation. Currently, there are no patient-reported outcomes (PRO) measures that specifically assess HRQOL related to anti-angiogenesis therapy. This study describes the development and validation of a PRO questionnaire for anti-angiogenesis therapy, the FACT-AntiA. Methods: Scale development included identification of 59 anti-angiogenesis side effects from the literature and clinician and patient input. Patient and clinician ratings of the importance of these side effects led to the development of a 24-item scale. Cognitive interviews with 10 patients confirmed item wording and meaning. To assess psychometric properties of the scale, 132 kidney cancer patients completed the FACT-AntiA and other PRO measures including the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G), the FACT-Kidney Cancer Symptom Index-19 (FKSI-19), and PROMIS Global Health at 3 time points. Patient responses to the FACT-AntiA were analyzed for internal consistency, test-retest reliability, convergent and discriminant validity, and responsiveness to change in clinical status. Results: FACT-AntiA side-effect subscales scores and total score were found to have good internal consistency reliability (most Cronbach’s alpha > 0.70). Test-retest reliability was greater than 0.70 for most subscales and individual items. All single items (except nosebleeds), subscales, and the total score significantly differentiated between groups defined by level of side effect bother. Conclusions: The number of patients who reported a change in their side effect bother was small so evaluation of FACT-AntiA responsiveness to change requires further study. The FACT-AntiA was developed and validated as a tool to enhance treatment decision-making and side effect management for patients receiving anti-angiogenesis therapies and is a reliable and valid index for evaluation of therapy side effects.

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