scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of the Caregiving Difficulty Scale in Mothers of Children with Cerebral Palsy

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 5689
Author(s):  
Eun-Young Park
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Reliability Analysis ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Economic Strain ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Item Fit ◽  
Resultant Data ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Difficulty Scale

This study was conducted to determine the construct validity and reliability of the Caregiving Difficulty Scale, a tool developed to measure difficulties experienced by parents of children with cerebral palsy. To this end, a survey was conducted with 215 mothers of children with cerebral palsy, and the resultant data were analyzed. A confirmatory factor analysis was performed to verify the construct validity of this scale, and the intra-item fit value was calculated for reliability analysis. Validity analysis confirmed that a bi-factor model comprising four sub-factors, Concern for the Child, Impact on Self, Support for Caregiving, and Social and Economic Strain, was suitable for the Caregiving Difficulty Scale. In addition, the reliability analysis results showed that the reliability coefficients of three of these areas, excluding Social and Economic Strain, and the reliability of the entire scale were acceptable. Therefore, the Caregiving Difficulty Scale is an appropriate tool to measure the burden of caregiving for children with cerebral palsy, and the findings emphasize the need to improve its reliability by comparing sub-factors’ reliability.

scholarly journals Construct validity and reliability of the Selective Control Assessment of the Lower Extremity in children with cerebral palsy

2015 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Balzer ◽  
Petra Marsico ◽  
Elena Mitteregger ◽  
Marietta L van der Linden ◽  
Thomas H Mercer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Selective Control ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

scholarly journals Construct validity and reliability of the generalised anxiety disorder-7 scale in a sample of tuberculosis patients in the Free State Province, South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gladys Kigozi
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Free State ◽  
Generalised Anxiety Disorder ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Emotional Symptoms ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Fit Index

Background: Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) frequently occurs amongst patients with tuberculosis (TB) and contributes to poor quality of life and treatment outcomes. This study evaluated the construct validity and reliability of the GAD-7 scale in a sample of patients with TB in the Free State Province.Methods: A pilot study was conducted amongst a convenience sample of 208 adult patients newly diagnosed with drug-susceptible TB attending primary healthcare (PHC) facilities in the Lejweleputswa District in the Free State. A structured interviewer-administered questionnaire comprising social demographic questions and the GAD-7 scale was used. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to investigate the construct validity of the GAD-7 scale. The reliability of the scale was assessed by calculating Cronbach’s alpha.Results: The analysis showed that a modified two-factor (somatic symptoms and cognitive -emotional symptoms) model, in which the items ‘Not being able to stop or control worrying’ and ‘Worrying too much about different things’ were allowed to covary (Comparative Fit Index: 0.996, Tucker–Lewis Index: 0.993, Root Mean Square Error of Approximation: 0.070, 90% confidence interval: 0.032–0.089), fitted the data better than a unidimensional (generalised anxiety) or an unmodified two-factor model. The indicators all showed significant positive factor loadings, with standardised coefficients ranging from 0.719 to 0.873. The Cronbach’s alpha of the scale was 0.86.Conclusion: The modified two-factor structure and high internal consistency respectively provide evidence for construct validity and reliability of the GAD-7 scale for assessing GAD amongst patients with TB. Studies are necessary to assess the performance of this brief scale under routine TB programme conditions in the Free State.

Reliability and construct validity of the Activities Scale for Kids in Italian children with cerebral palsy

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Stefania Costi ◽  
Maria Cristina Filippi ◽  
Luca Braglia ◽  
Laura Beccani ◽  
Isabella Corradi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Italian Children

scholarly journals Design, Validity, and Reliability of a New Test, Based on an Inertial Measurement Unit System, for Measuring Cervical Posture and Motor Control in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Diagnostics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 661
Author(s):  
Cristina Carmona-Pérez ◽  
Alberto Pérez-Ruiz ◽  
Juan L. Garrido-Castro ◽  
Francisco Torres Vidal ◽  
Sandra Alcaraz-Clariana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Motor Control ◽  
Inertial Measurement Unit ◽  
Measurement Unit ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Inertial Measurement ◽  
Functional Measures ◽  
Flexion Extension ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Cervical Posture

Objective: The aim of this study was to design and propose a new test based on inertial measurement unit (IMU) technology, for measuring cervical posture and motor control in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and to evaluate its validity and reliability. Methods: Twenty-four individuals with CP (4–14 years) and 24 gender- and age-matched controls were evaluated with a new test based on IMU technology to identify and measure any movement in the three spatial planes while the individual is seated watching a two-minute video. An ellipse was obtained encompassing 95% of the flexion/extension and rotation movements in the sagittal and transversal planes. The protocol was repeated on two occasions separated by 3 to 5 days. Construct and concurrent validity were assessed by determining the discriminant capacity of the new test and by identifying associations between functional measures and the new test outcomes. Relative reliability was determined using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for test–retest data. Absolute reliability was obtained by the standard error of measurement (SEM) and the Minimum Detectable Change at a 90% confidence level (MDC90). Results: The discriminant capacity of the area and both dimensions of the new test was high (Area Under the Curve ≈ 0.8), and consistent multiple regression models were identified to explain functional measures with new test results and sociodemographic data. A consistent trend of ICCs higher than 0.8 was identified for CP individuals. Finally, the SEM can be considered low in both groups, although the high variability among individuals determined some high MDC90 values, mainly in the CP group. Conclusions: The new test, based on IMU data, is valid and reliable for evaluating posture and motor control in children with CP.

scholarly journals Construct Validity of the Activities Scale for Kids Performance in Children with Cerebral Palsy: Brief Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 474-477
Author(s):  
Stefania Costi ◽  
Daniela Mecugni ◽  
Laura Beccani ◽  
Silvia Alboresi ◽  
Barbara Bressi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

The validity and reliability of modelled neural and tissue properties of the ankle muscles in children with cerebral palsy

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lizeth H. Sloot ◽  
Marjolein M. van der Krogt ◽  
Karin L. de Gooijer-van de Groep ◽  
Stijn van Eesbeek ◽  
Jurriaan de Groot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Tissue Properties ◽  
Ankle Muscles ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of Physical Functioning Computer-adaptive Tests for Children With Cerebral Palsy

2010 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen M. Haley ◽  
Ross S. Chafetz ◽  
Feng Tian ◽  
Kathleen Montpetit ◽  
Kyle Watson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Physical Functioning ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Adaptive Tests ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Computer Adaptive Tests

Use of a Sport Socialization Inventory with Cerebral Palsied Youth

1992 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 203-208
Author(s):  
Anabelle M. Lugo ◽  
Claudine Sherrill ◽  
Ana L. Pizarro
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Reliability Coefficient ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Interest Inventory

The validity and reliability of the 1978 Sport Interest Inventory of Greendorfer and Lewko were examined to evaluate its appropriateness for youth with cerebral palsy, ages 13 to 21 years. Test-retest data from 35 subjects indicated a reliability coefficient of .92. Data from 112 subjects were subjected to factor analysis to examine construct validity. This analysis indicated that the factor structure was similar to that reported for able-bodied youth, except for the items pertaining to friends and opportunity set.

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