scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of the Korean Version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (14) ◽  
pp. 7402
Author(s):  
Jeong-Won Han ◽  
Junhee Park ◽  
Hanna Lee
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Reference Value ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Korean Version ◽  
Validity Criterion ◽  
Fear And Anxiety

Background: The present study aimed to translate the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) into the Korean language and test the validity and reliability of the translated Korean version. Methods: An online questionnaire survey was conducted with 300 adults (aged ≥19 years) living in South Korea. The data collection period was 1 June to 15 October 2020. The Korean version of the FCV-19S (KFCV-19S) was tested in terms of content validity, construct validity, criterion validity, item response theory, and reliability. Results: When the content and construct validity of the FCV-19S was tested, the results showed that all items could be retained in the Korean version. When the criterion validity was tested based on correlation analysis between the KFCV-19S and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, the results showed a positive correlation (r = 0.53, p < 0.001). Item suitability test results showed that all items were within the reference value of 0.5–1.5. Internal consistency reliability test results showed a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.81. Conclusion: The applicability of the KFCV-19S for identifying the level of fear Korean people experience regarding COVID-19 was verified. This tool is recommended for use in future assessments of Korean populations regarding levels of fear and anxiety regarding COVID-19.

scholarly journals Validation of the Korean Version of the Nursing Profession Self-Efficacy Scale: A Methodological Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1080
Author(s):  
Jina Oh ◽  
Haeryun Cho ◽  
Yae Young Kim ◽  
So Yeon Yoo
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Korean Version ◽  
Validity Criterion ◽  
Nursing Professionals

Background: The Nursing Profession Self-Efficacy (NPSE) scale was developed to reflect the characteristics of nursing tasks. This study was conducted to validate the Korean version of the NPSE (K-NPSE) scale. Methods: The NPSE scale with nineteen items was translated into Korean after forward and backward translation according to Devellis’ guideline. For the exploratory factor analysis (EFA), 298 nurses participated and criterion-related validity and reliability were verified. For the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), 218 other nurses participated. Content validity, criterion-related validity, and internal consistency reliability were examined. Additionally, construct validity was examined. SPSS and AMOS were used for the data analyses. Results: Nineteen items were selected after evaluating the content and cognitive validity and comprised three factors: “Professional (10 items)”, “Advocating (4)”, and “Caring (5)”. Construct validity was supported by the CFA. Criterion-related validity was supported by comparison with the General Self-Efficacy Test (r = 0.43, p < 0.001). Cronbach’s alpha of the K-NPSE was 0.93. Conclusions: Study findings indicate that the K-NPSE could be useful for assessing nurses’ self-efficacy. The K-NPSE may be used as a valuable reference for developing programs or policies that promote nursing professionals. It is expected that continued use of this scale in various clinical settings to further generalize and validate the scale.

: Evaluation of the Validity and Reliability of the Suicide Opinion Questionnaire as a Measure of Korean Nurses’ Attitudes toward Suicide

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eun Nam Lee ◽  
Jang Mi Kim
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Mean Squared Error ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Korean Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Attitudes Toward Suicide ◽  
Fit Index

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the Korean version of the Suicide Opinion Questionnaire to measure Korean nurses’ attitudes toward suicide attempters.Methods: The questionnaire data were collected from 191 nurses who worked in emergency rooms, emergency wards and psychiatry wards. The internal consistency reliability and construct validity were evaluated using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis.Results: The Cronbach’s α values regarding internal consistency were 0.51-0.79 for the subscales of the Korean version of the Suicide Opinion Questionnaire. The factor loadings of 18 items on the 6 subscales ranged from 0.54 to 0.84. The 6 subscale model was validated by a confirmatory factor analysis. The goodness-of-fit indexes were verified to be χ2/df = 1.56, root mean square residual = 0.04, goodness of fit index = 0.91, adjusted goodness of fit index = 0.86, Tucker-Lewis index = 0.9, comparative fit index = 0.92 and root mean squared error of approximation = 0.05.Conclusion: The findings indicated relatively satisfactory construct validity for the Korean version of the Suicide Opinion Questionnaire, whereas the reliability was not high. The current study indicates that the questionnaire should be used with caution when measuring nurses’ attitudes toward suicide attempters.

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of Korean Version of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Scale (K-PTSD) Measuring Attitudes and Knowledge of PTSD

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-55
Author(s):  
Kyung-sook Bang ◽  
Hwal Bang ◽  
Sun-Woo Hong ◽  
Jihee Lim
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Educational Experience ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Ptsd Treatment ◽  
Korean Version ◽  
Attitudes And Knowledge ◽  
Ptsd Scale

Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of the Korean version of the PTSD scale (K-PTSD) for measuring attitudes and knowledge of PTSD. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used. The K-PTSD scale consisted of 8 items for attitudes, 8 items for general knowledge of PTSD, and 3 items for knowledge of PTSD treatment; 211 nursing students and paramedic students participated. Content validity, item analysis, and factor analysis were used to examine the construct validity. Criterion validity was tested by using educational experience with PTSD as a criterion. Cronbach's α was used to identify internal consistency reliability in the attitude scale. Results: Construct validity of the K-PTSD was verified by exploratory factor analysis, with factor loadings for attitude ranging from .59 to .84. Criterion validity in comparing knowledge of PTSD (t=2.02, p=.044) and PTSD treatment (t=3.19, p=.022) showed a significant difference according to PTSD educational experience. Cronbach's α for the attitude scale was .79 and .59. Conclusion: The findings suggest that the K-PTSD is a valid and reliable tool that can measure attitudes and knowledge of PTSD among nursing and paramedic students. However, further study is needed to retest the verification of this scale with more diverse participants.

The Development and Testing of the MISSCARE Survey OR

2021 ◽  
pp. JNM-D-19-00039
Author(s):  
Beatrice Kalisch ◽  
Margaret McLaughlin ◽  
Valerie Marsh ◽  
Lan Nguyen ◽  
Akkeneel Talsma
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Root Mean Square ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Factor Solution ◽  
Validity Criterion ◽  
Missed Nursing Care

BackgroundAn acceptable, reliable, and valid survey instrument to measure missed nursing care in perioperative settings has not been developed.PurposeTo develop and conduct psychometric testing of the MISSCARE Survey OR.MethodsData were collected nationwide from 1,693 operating room (OR) nurses who completed the MISSCARE Survey OR. The survey contained two sections: Part A, “Elements of perioperative nursing care” (32 questions) and Part B, “Reasons for missing nursing care” (17 questions).ResultsThe MISSCARE Survey OR demonstrated acceptability, as few respondents missed questions in Part A (0.1%–1.1%) and Part B (0.8%–1.3%). Exploratory factor analysis revealed five subscales in Part A (Legal, Preparation, Safety, Communication, and Closing) and four in Part B (Urgency, Staffing, Materials, and Teamwork). In Part A, the five-factor solution explained 44% of the variance. In Part B, the four-factor solution explained 53% of the variance. Alpha coefficients for subscales in Part A ranged from 0.71 to 0.84 and 0.74 to 0.90 for Part B. Validity was measured using content validity, criterion validity, and construct validity. A panel of OR nurse experts established content validity. Criterion validity compared hospitals with fewer than six ORs to hospitals with hospitals with more than six ORs where it was hypothesized aprior that nurses in hospitals with fewer ORs would have missed less care (X = −.123, standard error [SE] = .041, p = .003). Construct validity was tested through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses (CFA). Correlation coefficients for Part A ranged from 0.34 to 0.73 and 0.60 to 0.73 for Part B. Overall model fit was acceptable: goodness-of-fit index (GFI) and CFA were greater than 0.90, standardized root mean square residual (SMRM) was less than 0.06, and root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) less than 0.08.ConclusionThe MISSCARE Survey OR promises to be a reliable, valid indicator of the extent of and reasons for missed nursing care.

Psychometric Testing of the Emotional Responses Post Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Scale

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 305-313
Author(s):  
Jaclyn Conelius
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Emotional Responses ◽  
Psychometric Testing ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cardioverter Defibrillator ◽  
Patients At Risk ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background and Purpose: The implantable cardioverter (ICD) is the mainstay of treatment for patients at risk for and those who have had life threatening arrhythmias. The negative emotional responses are important for clinicians to identify. The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of The Emotional Responses Post Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Scale among patients with ICD. Methods: This study was completed in phases; content validity, construct validity, internal consistency, reliability of the instrument and test–retest reliability. Results: The 3 factors are Factor 1, Depressive Symptoms; Factor 2, Anxiety Symptoms; and Factor 3, Fear of the Device. The overall coefficient for the total set of items was .85. Coefficients of the three factors ranged from .80 to .85. Conclusion: This study provides evidence to support the content, construct validity, and reliability of this scale.

scholarly journals Penilaian Properti Psikometrik Instrumen Kualitas Hidup (HRQol) pada Populasi Umum: Tinjauan Sistematik

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Restu Nur Hasanah Haris ◽  
Rahmat Makmur ◽  
Tri Murti Andayani ◽  
Susi Ari Kristina
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Population ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Ceiling Effect ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Sf 36

Quality of life (HRQoL) is a measure of a person's health in physical, spiritual, and emotional, and role functions in the society. Measurement of quality of life (HRQoL) is an important thing to understand and evaluate. Measurements are carried out not only on patients but also on the general population with the use of specific or generic instruments. The instrument used requires a psychometric properties test to ensure its validity and reliability. This article aims to conduct a systematic review of the psychometric properties of quality of life (HRQoL) instruments in the general population. Articles were collected in December 1st to 5th, 2018, from Pubmed and Google Scholar. The assessment was carried out using the checklist properties according to the cohen criteria and included the content validity, construct validity, internal consistency reliability, test-retest, ceiling effect and the level of credibility of the instruments. Among 80 articles obtained there were 24 articles that fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Short Form-36 (SF-36) instrument is the most widely used instrument in measuring the quality of life in the general population (26.6%). Some instruments have not been tested according to the criteria, while almost all instruments show a good level of validation of construct validity using convergent and discriminat validity with cronbach alpha values > 0.7. Test-retest reliability provides a good correlation. Some instruments show a ceiling effect. According to the assessment, the SF-36, SF-6D, EQ-5D, SF-12 and PedsQoL instruments are considered as established instruments. Further validation testing is needed to provide and support the measurement of subsequent quality of life (HRQoL) instruments.

scholarly journals Development and validation of a multi-lingual online questionnaire for surveying the COVID-19 prevention and control measures used in global workplaces

2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn Ingram ◽  
Yanbing Chen ◽  
Conor Buggy ◽  
Vicky Downey ◽  
Mary Archibald ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
And Control ◽  
Occupational Settings

Abstract Background Despite widespread COVID-19 vaccination programs, there is an ongoing need for targeted disease prevention and control efforts in high-risk occupational settings. This study aimed to develop, pilot, and validate an instrument for surveying occupational COVID-19 infection prevention and control (IPC) measures available to workers in diverse geographic and occupational settings. Methods A 44-item online survey was developed in English and validated for face and content validity according to literature review, expert consultation, and pre-testing. The survey was translated and piloted with 890 workers from diverse industries in Canada, Ireland, Argentina, Poland, Nigeria, China, the US, and the UK. Odds ratios generated from univariable, and multivariable logistic regression assessed differences in ‘feeling protected at work’ according to gender, age, occupation, country of residence, professional role, and vaccination status. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted, and internal consistency reliability verified with Cronbach’s alpha. Hypothesis testing using two-sample t-tests verified construct validity (i.e., discriminant validity, known-groups technique), and criterion validity. Results After adjustment for occupational sector, characteristics associated with feeling protected at work included being male (AOR = 1.88; 95% CI = 1.18,2.99), being over 55 (AOR = 2.17; 95% CI = 1.25,3.77) and working in a managerial position (AOR = 3.1; 95% CI = 1.99,4.83). EFA revealed nine key IPC domains relating to: environmental adjustments, testing and surveillance, education, costs incurred, restricted movements, physical distancing, masking, isolation strategies, and areas for improvement. Each domain showed sufficient internal consistency reliability (Cronbach’s alpha ≥0.60). Hypothesis testing revealed differences in survey responses by country and occupational sector, confirming construct validity (p < 0.001), criterion validity (p = 0.04), and discriminant validity (p < 0.001). Conclusions The online survey, developed in English to identify the COVID-19 protective measures used in diverse workplace settings, showed strong face validity, content validity, internal consistency, criterion validity, and construct validity. Translations in Chinese, Spanish, French, Polish, and Hindi demonstrated adaptability of the survey for use in international working environments. The multi-lingual tool can be used by decision makers in the distribution of IPC resources, and to guide occupational safety and health (OSH) recommendations for preventing COVID-19 and future infectious disease outbreaks.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of Korean version of the Grit Scale for Korean nursing students

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 322-331
Author(s):  
Hyo-Suk Song ◽  
So-Hee Lim
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Item Analysis ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Korean Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the Korean Version of the Grit (Grit-K) scale for nursing students in Korea.Methods: The participants in the study were 277 nursing students. Their grit was verified by using self-reports and the results of a questionnaire. Grit was translated into Korean and its content validity was verified by five experts. The validity of the instrument was verified through item analysis, exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis. Reliability verification was analyzed by using internal consistency reliability.Results: Two factors were identified through exploratory factor analysis and six items of the original instrument were found to be valid. In the confirmatory factor analysis, the validity of the instrument was verified as the model. The internal consistency reliability was also acceptable and Grit was found to be an applicable instrument.Conclusion: This study shows that the Korean Version of the Grit Questionnaire is a valid and reliable instrument to assess nursing students in Korea.

scholarly journals Measuring advance care planning behavior in Dutch adults: translation, cultural adaptation and validation of the Advance Care Planning Engagement Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Doris van der Smissen ◽  
Agnes van der Heide ◽  
Rebecca L. Sudore ◽  
Judith A. C. Rietjens ◽  
Ida J. Korfage
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Advance Care Planning ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Care Planning ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Advance Care

Abstract Background Advance care planning (ACP) enables people to define, discuss, and record preferences for treatment and care. Measures of ACP behavior are lacking in the Netherlands. We aimed to translate, culturally adapt and validate the 34-item ACP Engagement Survey into Dutch. Methods Following validation guidelines, we tested content validity, internal consistency, reproducibility, construct validity, interpretability and criterion validity among persons with and without chronic disease. Results Forward-backward translation indicated the need of only minor adaptations. Two hundred thirty-two persons completed baseline and retest surveys; 121 were aged ≥60 years. Persons with chronic disease (n = 151) considered the survey more valuable than those without (66 vs. 59, p < 0.001, scale of 20–100), indicating good content validity. Internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha: 0.97) and reproducibility (intraclass correlation: 0.88) were good. Total ACP Engagement was higher among persons with chronic disease than those without (2.9 vs. 2.4, p < 0.01, scale of 1 to 5), indicating good psychometric support for construct validity and interpretability. Positive correlations of the ACP Engagement Survey and the General Self-Efficacy survey indicated good criterion validity (p < 0.05). Conclusions This study provided good psychometric support for the validity and reliability of the Dutch 34-item ACP Engagement Survey. This instrument can be used to assess involvement in ACP in adults with and without chronic disease.

Validity and reliability of the MSQ LI in cognitively impaired patients with multiple sclerosis

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 621-626 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Ann Marrie ◽  
Deborah M Miller ◽  
Gordon J Chelune ◽  
Jeffrey A Cohen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cognitively Impaired ◽  
Validity And Reliability

Multiple sclerosis (MS) has important effects on quality of life but it is unknown how cognitive impairment affects the ability to assess or report this. O ur objective was to determine whether cognitive impairment negatively affects the construct validity and the reliability of the Multiple Sclerosis Q uality of Life Inventory (MSQLI). A neuropsychological test batter y and the Multiple Sclerosis Functional C omposite (MSFC) were administered to a sample of 136 patients referred for cognitive testing by their neurologists. A ge, sex, educatio n and ethnicity-adjusted T scores were calculated for each cognitive variable. C ognitive impairment was defined as any T score less than the fifth percentile. The MSQ LI was administered prior to neuropsychological testing and readministered one to four weeks later. C orrelations between the MSFC and the SF-36 were determined and compared between the cognitively impaired and unimpaired groups as the main test of construct validity. Test -retest and internal consistency reliability of each of the scales were compared for the impaired and unimpaired groups. Seventy-six (56%) patients were cognitively impaired. C onstruct validity and internal consistency reliability did not differ between the cognitively impaired and unimpaired groups. Test -retest reliability was lower for the bladder and vision scales in the impaired group, but remained acceptable for the bladder scale (r >0.7). C ognitive impairment, a common MS manifestation, does not appear to reduce the reliability or validity of the MSQ LI as a patient self-report measure of health status and quality of life.

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