The Spanish Version of the Child Medical Fear Questionnaire: Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation

Having valid and reliable tools that help health professionals to assess fear in children undergoing medical procedures is essential to offer humanised and quality of care in the paediatric population. The aim of this study was to develop the cross-cultural adaptation and the evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the “Child Medical Fear Scale” in its shortened version (CMFS-R). The design consisted of two phases: first, of cross-cultural adaptation and second, of the psychometric validation of the CMFS-R with a sample of 262 children from Spain, applying a cross-sectional design. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to assess construct validity and the Cronbach’s alpha and the adjusted item-total score correlation coefficients were performed to study reliability. The results confirmed internal consistency and construct validity of the Spanish version of the CMFS-R, indicating that the scale has an acceptable level of validity and reliability. Therefore, this study brings a new version of the scale to assess fear related to medical procedures for use in the Spanish paediatric population.

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The Spanish Version Of The Child Medical Fear Questionnaire: Cross-Cultural Adaptation And Validation

10.20944/preprints202111.0150.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Leticia Martín-Rodríguez ◽

Nelia Soto-Ruiz ◽

Marta Ferraz-Torres ◽

Cristina García-Vivar ◽

Amaia Saralegui-Gainza ◽

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Keyword(s):

Construct Validity ◽

Cultural Adaptation ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

Paediatric Population ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Spanish Version ◽

Psychometric Validation ◽

Medical Procedures ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cross Cultural Adaptation

Having valid and reliable tools that help health professionals to assess fear in children undergoing medical procedures is essential to offer humanized and quality of care in the paediatric population. The aim of this study was to develop the cross-cultural adaptation and the evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the “Child Medical Fear Scale” in its shortened version (CMFS-R). The design consisted of two phases, first of cross-cultural adaptation and second of the psychometric validation of the CMFS-R with a sample of 262 children from Spain. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to assess construct validity and the Cronbach alpha and the adjusted item-total score correlation coefficients were performed to study reliability. The results confirmed internal consistency and construct validity of the Spanish version of the CMFS-R, indicating that the scale has an acceptable level of validity and reliability. Therefore, this study brings a new version of the scale to assess fear related to medical procedures for use in the Spanish paediatric population.

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Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Validity, and Reliability of the Indonesian Version of the IKDC Subjective Knee Form

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/23259671211038372 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (9) ◽

pp. 232596712110383

Author(s):

Romy Deviandri ◽

Hugo C. van der Veen ◽

Andri M.T. Lubis ◽

Maarten J. Postma ◽

Inge van den Akker-Scheek

Keyword(s):

Construct Validity ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Cultural Adaptation ◽

Acl Injury ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Systematic Bias ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Acl Injuries ◽

Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽

Ceiling Effects

Background: No questionnaire is currently available for use in patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in an Indonesian population. The most-used questionnaire in clinical research for these patients is the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) Subjective Knee Form, as its psychometric properties are considered to be excellent. Purpose: To translate the IKDC into Indonesian and assess its validity for use in Indonesian-speaking patients with ACL injuries. Study Design: Cohort study (diagnosis); Level of evidence, 2. Methods: After a forward-and-backward translation procedure and cross-cultural adaptation, the validity and reliability of the questionnaire were investigated. The responses of ACL injury patients on 3 questionnaires, the Indonesian-IKDC (I-IKDC), 36-Item Short Form Health Survey, and Kujala Anterior Knee Pain Scale, were compared. Following consensus-based standards for the selection of health measurement instruments guidelines, construct validity, test-retest reliability, internal consistency, floor and ceiling effects, and measurement error were determined. The Bland-Altman method was used to explore absolute agreement. Results: Of 253 ACL injury patients, 106 (42%) responded to the invitation. Construct validity was considered good, as all predefined hypotheses on correlations between the I-IKDC and other scores were confirmed. Reliability proved excellent, with a high test-retest correlation (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.99). Bland-Altman analyses showed no systematic bias between test and retest. Internal consistency was good (Cronbach α = .90). There were no floor or ceiling effects. Standard error of measurement was 2.1, and the minimal detectable change was 5.8 at the individual level and 0.7 at the group level. Conclusion: The I-IKDC, as developed, appeared to be a good evaluation instrument for Indonesian patients with ACL injuries.

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Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Validity, and Reliability of the Patient-Rated Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire for Thai Patients

Occupational Therapy International ◽

10.1155/2018/8319875 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-6 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jananya P. Dhippayom ◽

Piyawat Trevittaya ◽

Andy S. K. Cheng

Keyword(s):

Construct Validity ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Cultural Adaptation ◽

Content Validity ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽

Limb Injuries ◽

Test Retest Reliability

Introduction. The Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ) is a patient-rated hand outcome instrument. It is widely used in orthopedic and neurological conditions of the hands and upper limbs. To gain more knowledge on hand outcomes from a Thai patient perspective, an MHQ-Thai version is required. Purpose of the Study. The study is aimed at translating and cross-culturally adapting the MHQ into Thai and at examining the validity and reliability of the translated version. Methods. The Beaton protocol for cross-cultural adaptation of self-reported measures was used in the translation process. Three occupational therapists were asked to assess content validity while 30 participants were asked to fill in the questionnaire in order to assess construct validity, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability. Results. All six domains of the MHQ were translated into Thai without any major problems. However, items related to the characteristics of the patients were adapted to suit the Thai context. The MHQ-Thai version had good content validity (IOC 0.972). The construct validity revealed a low-to-high correlation between every subscale of the MHQ-Thai version. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of the test-retest reliability for the six domains ranged from 0.788 to 0.956, with excellent correlation (ICC = 0.953) for the total score. Cronbach’s alpha was 0.835 for the total score of the MHQ-Thai version, indicating good internal consistency. Discussion and Conclusions. MHQ was successfully cross-culturally adapted into Thai. The MHQ-Thai version is a valid and reliable instrument for evaluating the self-perception of Thai people who have hand and upper limb injuries.

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Cross-cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Childbirth Fear Prior to Pregnancy Scale in Brazil

The Open Nursing Journal ◽

10.2174/1874434602115010179 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 179-185

Author(s):

Kelly Jaqueline da Costa Galinari Tomazin ◽

Hélio Amante Miot ◽

Kathrin Stoll ◽

Ivana Regina Gonçalves ◽

Wilza Carla Spiri ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cultural Adaptation ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Fear Of Childbirth ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Childbirth Fear

Background: The fear of childbirth can range from apprehension to intense fear (tokophobia), with serious consequences for maternal health. Therefore, a standardized scale is needed to measure the fear of childbirth before pregnancy. Objective: This study aimed to adapt the Childbirth Fear Prior to Pregnancy (CFPP) scale to the Brazilian context and analyse its validity and reliability. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was completed by 146 nursing students at two Brazilian universities. A committee of experts evaluated the cross-cultural adaptation of the CFPP scale. Construct validity was verified using item-total correlations and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). The validity of divergent concurrent criteria was evaluated by associating the score obtained using the Brazilian CFPP with the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21). Reliability was analysed using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and test-retest. Results: Correlation analysis revealed a predominance of moderate inter-item correlation and strong item-total correlation (>0.62). The EFA indicated that all items related to a single factor, with factor loadings and communalities >0.5. These results reinforced the one-dimensionality of the Brazilian CFPP. The validity of divergent concurrent criteria was confirmed via weak correlations with DASS-21 scores (r = 0.32, p < 0.001). The Cronbach’s alpha (0.86) and the intra-class correlation coefficient (0.99) indicated reliability and strong temporal stability, respectively. Conclusion: The Brazilian version of the CFPP provides evidence of validity and reliability to measure fear of childbirth before pregnancy in young adults in Brazil.

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Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of a Spanish version of the Quality of Life in Late-Stage Dementia Scale

Quality of Life Research ◽

10.1007/s11136-010-9594-8 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

pp. 445-453 ◽

Cited By ~ 36

Author(s):

Josep Garre-Olmo ◽

Xènia Planas-Pujol ◽

Secundino López-Pousa ◽

Myron F. Weiner ◽

Antoni Turon-Estrada ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cultural Adaptation ◽

Late Stage ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Spanish Version ◽

Psychometric Validation ◽

Cross Cultural Adaptation

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Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Spanish version of the Johns Hopkins Fall Risk Assessment Tool

Disability and Rehabilitation ◽

10.1080/09638288.2020.1800836 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Francisco José Ariza-Zafra ◽

Rita P. Romero-Galisteo ◽

María Ruiz-Muñoz ◽

Antonio I. Cuesta-Vargas ◽

Manuel González-Sánchez

Keyword(s):

Risk Assessment ◽

Cultural Adaptation ◽

Fall Risk ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Spanish Version ◽

Risk Assessment Tool ◽

Fall Risk Assessment ◽

Cross Cultural Adaptation

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The Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ-Swe) in patients with distal radius fractures—cross-cultural adaptation to Swedish, validation and reliability

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research ◽

10.1186/s13018-021-02571-7 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Author(s):

J. Blomstrand ◽

J. Karlsson ◽

M. Fagevik Olsén ◽

G. Kjellby Wendt

Keyword(s):

Distal Radius ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Cultural Adaptation ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Distal Radius Fractures ◽

Cultural Issues ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Radius Fractures ◽

Swedish Version ◽

Cross Cultural Adaptation

Abstract Background The Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire—MHQ—is a well-known self-assessment questionnaire, where patients’ own perception in terms of recovery, pain and the ability to return to activities of daily living is assessed. The purpose of the study was to translate and culturally adapt the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire to Swedish and to test the validity and reliability in patients with surgically treated distal radius fractures. Methods The cross-cultural adaptation and the translation process were conducted according to predefined guidelines. Seventy-eight patients with surgically treated distal radius fractures completed the translated version of the questionnaire on their six-week follow-up visit. Results The translation and cross-cultural adaptation process revealed no major linguistic or cultural issues. The internal consistency of the MHQ-Swe ranged from 0.77 to 0.94 at test 1 and from 0.81 to 0.96 at test 2 for all subscales, which indicates good internal consistency in the subscales. The hand function subscale revealed the lowest results and work performance the highest. The ICCs showed excellent test-retest reliability, ranging from 0.77 to 0.90 on all MHQ subscales and 0.92 on total score. The highest results for the ICC were seen in the satisfaction subscale (ICC = 0.90), while the lowest were seen in the aesthetic subscale (ICC = 0.77). The correlation analysis between the MHQ-Swe, PRWE and VAS showed a generally moderate to high correlation for all the subscales. Conclusions The Swedish version of the MHQ, the MHQ-Swe, showed good validity and reliability and it is therefore an appropriate and relevant questionnaire for use in patients with surgically treated distal radius fractures. Trial registration FoU i VGR, Projectnumber: 208491, registered December 9, 2015.

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Spanish Version of the Bedtime Procrastination Scale: Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Evaluation in a Sample of Nursing Students

Psychological Reports ◽

10.1177/00332941211005120 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 003329412110051

Author(s):

Cecilia Brando-Garrido ◽

Javier Montes-Hidalgo ◽

Joaquín T. Limonero ◽

María J. Gómez-Romero ◽

Joaquín Tomás-Sábado

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Cultural Adaptation ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Self Control ◽

Spanish Version ◽

Cross Cultural Adaptation ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Bedtime Procrastination

A recent line of research concerns bedtime procrastination, its effects on sleep quality and duration, and the associated repercussions for health and wellbeing. The Bedtime Procrastination Scale is a brief, self-report instrument developed by Kroese et al. with the aim of evaluating this behavior and exploring its association with insufficient sleep, and hence with health. The aim was to develop and validate a Spanish version of the Bedtime Procrastination Scale (BPS-Sp) and to examine the relationship between bedtime procrastination and both general procrastination and self-control. The original BPS was translated from English into Spanish in accordance with international guidelines on the cross-cultural adaptation of measurement instruments. The sample for the validation study comprised 177 nursing students who completed a questionnaire requesting demographic data and which included the following instruments: the newly developed BPS-Sp, the Tuckman Procrastination Scale, and the Brief Self-Control Scale. Statistical analysis involved tests of normality (Kolmogorov-Smirnov), reliability (Cronbach’s alpha, test-retest), construct validity, and confirmatory factor analysis. Scores on the BPS-Sp showed excellent internal consistency (α = .83) and temporal stability (test-retest r = .84), as well as significant correlations with general procrastination ( r = .26; p < .01) and self-control ( r = −.17; p < .05). Confirmatory factor analysis showed an adequate fit for the single-factor solution proposed by Kroese et al. The results suggest that the BPS-Sp is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing bedtime procrastination in the Spanish-speaking population.

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Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Indonesian version of the Oswestry Disability Index

European Spine Journal ◽

10.1007/s00586-020-06690-3 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Phedy Phedy ◽

Yoshi Pratama Djaja ◽

Singkat Dohar Apul Lumban Tobing ◽

Luthfi Gatam ◽

Didik Librianto ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cultural Adaptation ◽

Oswestry Disability Index ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Psychometric Validation ◽

Cross Cultural Adaptation

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Cross-cultural adaptation of the Perceived Risk of HIV Scale in Brazilian Portuguese

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes ◽

10.1186/s12955-021-01760-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Thiago S. Torres ◽

Paula M. Luz ◽

Luana M. S. Marins ◽

Daniel R. B. Bezerra ◽

Celline C. Almeida-Brasil ◽

...

Keyword(s):

High Risk ◽

Risk Behaviors ◽

Cultural Adaptation ◽

Perceived Risk ◽

Brazilian Portuguese ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Key Populations ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

High Risk Behaviors ◽

Cross Cultural Adaptation

Abstract Background Valid and reliable instruments are needed to measure the multiple dimensions of perceived risk. The Perceived Risk of HIV Scale is an 8-item measure that assesses how people think and feel about their risk of infection. We set out to perform a cross-cultural adaptation of the scale to Brazilian Portuguese among key populations (gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men and transgender/non-binary) and other populations (cisgender heterosexual men and cisgender women). Methods Methodological study with cross-sectional design conducted online during October/2019 (key populations [sample 1] and other populations) and February–March/2020 (key populations not on pre-exposure prophylaxis [sample 2]). Cross-cultural adaptation of the Perceived Risk of HIV Scale followed Beaton et al. 2000 guidelines and included confirmatory factor analysis, differential item functioning (DIF) using the Multiple-Indicator Multiple-Cause model, and concurrent validity to verify if younger individuals, those ever testing for HIV, and engaging in high-risk behaviors had higher scores on the scale. Results 4342 participants from key populations (sample 1 = 235; sample 2 = 4107) and 155 participants from other populations completed the measure. We confirmed the single-factor structure of the original measure (fit indices for sample 1 plus other populations: CFI = 0.98, TLI = 0.98, RMSEA = 0.07; sample 2 plus other populations: CFI = 0.97, TLI = 0.95, RMSEA = 0.09). For the comparisons between key populations and other populations, three items (item 2: “I worry about getting infected with HIV”, item 4: “I am sure I will not get infected with HIV”, and item 8: “Getting HIV is something I have”) exhibited statistically significant DIF. Items 2 and 8 were endorsed at higher levels by key populations and item 4 by other populations. However, the effect of DIF on overall scores was negligible (0.10 and 0.02 standard deviations for the models with other populations plus sample 1 and 2, respectively). Those ever testing for HIV scored higher than those who never tested (p < .001); among key populations, those engaging in high-risk behaviors scored higher than those reporting low-risk. Conclusion The Perceived Risk of HIV Scale can be used among key populations and other populations from Brazil.

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