scholarly journals Development and Validation of Breadcrumbing in Affective-Sexual Relationships (BREAD-ASR) Questionnaire: Introducing a New Online Dating Perpetration

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (24) ◽  
pp. 9548
Author(s):  
Mª Carmen Rodríguez-García ◽  
Verónica V. Márquez-Hernández ◽  
Genoveva Granados-Gámez ◽  
Gabriel Aguilera-Manrique ◽  
Helena Martínez-Puertas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Sexual Relationships ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
Adolescent Relationships ◽  
Reliable Instrument ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Development And Validation

New technologies are changing people’s lifestyles and in turn, their way of relating to and interacting with others. Breadcrumbing is one of the new 2.0 concepts linked to the virtual relationship paradigm. This study aimed to design and psychometrically test the Breadcrumbing in Affective-Sexual Relationships (BREAD-ASR) Questionnaire to explore breadcrumbing perpetration in adolescent relationships online. A total of 247 adolescents participated in a paper-and-pencil survey carried out from March to June 2019 in a high school in southeastern Spain. Psychometric analysis showed a satisfactory content and construct validity for the instrument. The ordinal alpha coefficient was 0.83, indicating the BREAD-ASR questionnaire had good internal consistency. The BREAD-ASR questionnaire constitutes a valid and reliable instrument which can be used by health professionals in screenings for breadcrumbing perpetration and to design effective prevention and intervention programs in the community, which may help and support adolescents and families to deal with new forms of online relationships and perpetration successfully.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of the Questionnaire for the Evaluation of Knowledge about Herbal Preparations (QEK-HP)

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-118
Author(s):  
Snježana Mirković ◽  
Slobodan Janković ◽  
Jelena Džudović ◽  
Vladimir Gužvić
Keyword(s):  
Herbal Medicines ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
General Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Herbal Preparations ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Reliable Instrument ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Development And Validation

Summary Phytopreparations, in addition to the pharmacological activity and positive effects on health, can lead to side effects, toxic effects, allergic reactions, as well as the interaction of conventional and herbal medicines. Despite this, there is a generally positive attitude that herbal medicines and herbal dietary supplements are safe and harmless to health and are most often used on its own initiative, without consultations with a pharmacist or a doctor. The aim of this study was to develop and validate a questionnaire for measuring the general knowledge about phytopreparations. The study was designed as an observational, prospective cross-sectional study, intended for the valiation of the original epidemiological questionnaire to evaluate the knowledge about phytopreparations. The sample consisted of 218 respondents, who were visiting private pharmacies at the territory of Bijeljina, in February and March 2016. The final version of the questionnaire for the evaluation of knowledge about herbal preparations had good internal consistency (α= 0.849) and homogeneity when randomly splitting the questionnaire into two parts (α=0.731; 0.788). Exploratory factor analysis singled out two factors. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the questionnaire was a valid and reliable instrument for the evaluation of general knowledge about safety of use of phytopreparations. This is very important because the evaluation of knowledge could lead to undertaking measures for improving it, which would reduce the potential adverse reactions and interactions of herbal preparations with conventional drugs, and the application would become safe and optimal.

scholarly journals Road Safety Perception Questionnaire (RSPQ) in Latin America: A Development and Validation Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 2433
Author(s):  
Fabricio Esteban Espinoza Molina ◽  
Blanca del Valle Arenas Ramirez ◽  
Francisco Aparicio Izquierdo ◽  
Diana Carolina Zúñiga Ortega
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Road Safety ◽  
Expert Knowledge ◽  
Intervention Measures ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Safety Perception ◽  
Reliable Instrument ◽  
Stratified Sample ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Development And Validation

Background: Although public bodies need to know drivers’ perception of road safety, in Latin America there are no valid and reliable instruments that propose an integral dimensionality. The objective of this study was to design and validate a Road Safety Perception Questionnaire (RSPQ). Methodology: The design included a review of the available evidence and expert knowledge to select the dimensional items for the instrument. A pilot test was carried out to determine possible corrections and adjustments to the questionnaire, after which a Confirmatory Factor Analysis was performed on a stratified sample of 736 Ecuadorian drivers to determine its reliability and construct validity. Results: The results suggest that the RSPQ has a clear factorial structure with high factorial weight items and good internal consistency. The results of the 41-item model grouped into six dimensions (human, vehicle, road infrastructure, regulatory framework and intervention measures, socioeconomic and driving precautions) obtained the best adjustment indexes at the absolute, incremental and parsimonious levels. Conclusions: The preliminary RSPQ evidence can be considered a valid and reliable instrument to assess drivers’ perception of road safety.

Development and validation of the Terminal Delirium-Related Distress Scale to assess irreversible terminal delirium

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Megumi Uchida ◽  
Tatsuo Akechi ◽  
Tatsuya Morita ◽  
Yasuo Shima ◽  
Naoko Igarashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
Adequate Information ◽  
Literature Searches ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Distress Scale ◽  
Care Evaluation

Abstract Objective There is no tool to appropriately assess terminal delirium, including the natural terminal course. The objective of this study was to develop an evaluation scale to assess distress from irreversible terminal delirium and to examine the validity of the scale. Method Based on previous qualitative analysis and systematic literature searches, we carried out a survey regarding the views of bereaved families and developed a questionnaire. We extracted items that bereaved families regarded as important and constructed an evaluation scale of terminal delirium. Then, we applied the questionnaire in a cross-sectional questionnaire survey of bereaved relatives of cancer patients who were admitted to a hospice or a palliative care unit. Results We developed the Terminal Delirium-Related Distress Scale (TDDS), a 24 item questionnaire consisting of five subscales (support for families and respect for a patient, ability to communicate, hallucinations and delusions, adequate information about the treatment of delirium, and agitation and restlessness). Two hundred and eighty-one bereaved relatives participated in the validation phase. The construct validity was shown to be good by repeated factor analysis. Convergent validity, confirmed by the correlation between the TDDS and the Care Evaluation Scale (r = 0.651, P < 0.001), was also good. The TDDS had good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha coefficient for all 24 items = 0.84). Significance of results This study showed that the TDDS is a valid and feasible measure of irreversible terminal delirium.

scholarly journals Play in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Psychometric Properties of a Parent Report Measure ‘My Child’s Play’

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Dulce Romero-Ayuso ◽  
María Ruiz-Salcedo ◽  
Sabina Barrios-Fernández ◽  
José Triviño-Juárez ◽  
Donald Maciver ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Neurodevelopmental Disorders ◽  
Parent Report ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Positive Trend ◽  
English Version ◽  
Child's Play ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Report Measure

Play is essential in childhood, allowing for a positive trend in development and learning. Health professionals need useful tools to assess it, especially in the case of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. The aim of this study was to validate and cross-culturally adapt the My Child’s Play questionnaire and to find out if this instrument allows us to differentiate the play of children with neurodevelopmental disorders from the play of children with neurotypical development. A total of 594 parents completed the questionnaire. A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted, which showed a similar structure to the English version: (1) executive functions; (2) environmental context; (3) play characteristics; and (4) play preferences and interpersonal interactions. The reliability of the analysis was high, both for the whole questionnaire and for the factors it comprises. The results provide evidence of the potential usefulness of the My Child’s Play questionnaire for determining play needs and difficulties of children; moreover, this tool can also be used to plan intervention programs according to the needs of each child and family.

scholarly journals Validation of instruments about family presence on invasive procedures and cardiopulmonary resuscitation in pediatrics

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristiana Araújo Guiller Ferreira ◽  
Flávia Simphronio Balbino ◽  
Maria Magda Ferreira Gomes Balieiro ◽  
Myriam Aparecida Mandetta
Keyword(s):  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Family Care ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Invasive Procedures ◽  
Family Presence ◽  
The Family ◽  
Good Internal Consistency

ABSTRACT Objective: to develop and validate instruments to identify health professionals’ beliefs related to the presence of the child’s family in invasive procedures and in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Method: study based on Psychometrics to conduct the theoretical, empirical and analytical stages, developed in a neonatal unit of a university hospital. The two instruments were constructed based on the literature and applied to 96 health professionals. Results: the Cronbach’s Alpha of the instrument related to the professionals’ beliefson invasive procedures was 0.863 and the instrument on cardiopulmonary resuscitation was 0.882. In both instruments, the tests performed indicated a correlation between the items. From the factorial analysis, four factors were generated: (1) benefits of the presence of the family; (2) impairment for professional practice; (3) strategies for the inclusion of the family; and (4) limitation of learning and decision making by the professional. Conclusion: the instruments analyzed obtained a good internal consistency and are indicators of the professionals’ beliefs with the potential to evaluate the quality of family care in this context.

scholarly journals Associations between Online Hate Victimization and Perpetration

2021 ◽  
pp. 109-128
Author(s):  
Sebastian Wachs ◽  
Michele F. Wright
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Media Education ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Effective Intervention ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
Victims Of Violence ◽  
Explanatory Mechanism ◽  
The Relationship

It is well known that victims of violence are more likely than non-victims to be perpetrators, and that perpetrators are more likely than non-perpetrators to be victims. However, the overlap between being the victim of violence and the perpetrator of violence is not well understood when it comes to online hate. An explanatory mechanism in this relationship could potentially be the use of specific coping strategies. We sought to develop a better understanding of the relationship between the victims and the perpetrators of online hate to inform effective intervention and prevention initiatives in the field of media education. Self-report questionnaires on receiving and committing online hate and on technical and assertive coping were completed by 1,480 young people between 12 and 17 years old (M = 14.21 years; SD = 1.68). Results showed that increases in being the recipient of online hate were positively related to being a perpetrator of online hate. Technical and assertive coping strategies were negatively related to perpetrating online hate. Furthermore, victims of online hate reported less instances of perpetrating online hate when they reported higher levels of technical and assertive coping strategies, and more frequent instances of perpetrating online hate when they reported lower levels of technical and assertive coping strategies. In conclusion, our findings suggest that, if they are to be effective, prevention and intervention programs that target online hate should consider educating young people in problem-focused coping strategies.

Strengthening radiation protection education and training of health professionals: conclusions from an IAEA meeting

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenia Vassileva ◽  
Kimberly E Applegate ◽  
Graciano Paulo ◽  
Eliseo Vano ◽  
Ola Holmberg
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Energy Agency ◽  
Train The Trainer ◽  
International Consultation ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
And Training

Abstract In March 2021 the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) organised an online Technical Meeting on Developing Effective Methods for Radiation Protection Education and Training of Health Professionals with attendance of 230 participants representing 66 Member States and 24 international organizations, professional bodies and safety alliances. By means of a pre-meeting survey, presentations by experts, topical panel discussions and post-meeting feedback to the meeting summary, the meeting identified strengths, common weaknesses and possible solutions and actions for improving radiation protection education and training of health professionals. Available guidelines and resources for radiation protection training were also reviewed. The meeting discussion resulted in a strong consensus for the need of: (a) international guidance on education and training in radiation protection and safety for health professionals, (b) an international description of minimum standards of initial and ongoing competence and qualification in radiation protection for relevant professional groups, considering the available recommendations at international and regional levels. The proposed actions include provisions for train-the-trainer credentialing and facility training accreditation, balance between the online and face-to-face training, improved on-the job training, as well as improved inclusion in training programmes of aspects related to application of new technologies, ethical aspects, development of communication skills, and use of software tools for improving justification and optimisation. The need for making the ongoing training practical, applicable, and useful to the trainee was highlighted. The international consultation initiated by the IAEA was appreciated as a good approach to understand and promote coordination and collaboration at all levels, for best results in education and training in radiation protection of health professionals. Implementing such a holistic approach to education and training in radiation protection would contribute towards qualification and competence of health professionals needed to ensure application of high standards for quality and safety in medical uses of ionizing radiation.

European E-Health Framework

2013 ◽  
pp. 262-278
Author(s):  
Korinna Zoi Karamagkioli ◽  
Evika Karamagioli
Keyword(s):  
Health Systems ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Public Health Policy ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Population Ageing ◽  
European Policy ◽  
European Level ◽  
Regulatory Issues ◽  
European Health

European health systems are under mounting pressure to respond to the challenges of population ageing, citizens’ rising expectations, migration, and mobility of patients and health professionals. New technologies have the potential to revolutionize healthcare and health systems and to contribute to their future sustainability. However the organizational and regulatory environment of e-health has not progressed as rapidly as technology both in national and European level. The key issue in the European sphere is whether and to what extent it interferes with public health policy and should be treated separately from the more “traditional” healthcare. The proposed chapter will define e-health from a European perspective, present the different steps of the European policy in the field, insist on the organizational and regulatory issues that arise and discuss drives and barriers towards achieving pan European “patient-friendly” healthcare services.

Focusing on Continuous Professional Development for Health Professionals

2022 ◽  
pp. 314-324
Author(s):  
Mildred Vanessa López Cabrera ◽  
Christian Pérez-Villalobos ◽  
Mauricio Alberto Cortes Cely
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Continuous Professional Development ◽  
New Professionals ◽  
Quality Programs ◽  
Development Goals

The context in which health professionals practice is constantly evolving. The entry of new technologies in medicine has put more than one specialist to the test. It is worth noting that these technologies are rapidly updated, generating new solutions every year. While this contributes to offering quality programs for the training of new professionals, how can a professional even aspire to keep up to date with all these developments? This chapter provides some proposals and reflections to develop professional development goals for health professionals based on a continuous professional development mindset.

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