scholarly journals Development and Validation of a Competency Self-Assessment Tool for The Nurse Interns

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Nema F. Saad ◽  
Hanaa M. Abd Rabou
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Cronbach Alpha ◽  
Cronbach Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Internship Programs

Contents: Nurse Interns need more attention to their self-confidence and self-assessment abilities. Self-assessment is an essential approach for testing their knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Aim: This study aimed to develop a competency self-assessment tool for nurse interns and test its validity and reliability. Methods: Methodological study for the development of a tool. The study was carried out at Ain-Shams University Hospitals on all 89-nurse interns in the internship year, and a jury group of 21 faculty members and 21 nurse managers for validation. The researchers developed a preliminary self-assessment tool with six selected nursing core competencies presented to the jury group for validation. Results: The finalized tool had a very high total face CVI-S (0.99). The CVI-S ranged between 0.94 for environmental safety and hazardous materials safety and 1.00 for the content validity's attitude scale. The total scale had a CVI-S as high as 0.98. The tool had excellent overall reliability with a Cronbach alpha coefficient as high as 0.901 and an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.888. The attitude scale also had excellent reliability with a Cronbach alpha coefficient of 0.965 and an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.964.  In the application of the tool, 95.5% of the nurse interns considered their competencies adequate. In terms of grades, only 32.6% and 10.1% considered themselves having very good and excellent competencies, respectively, and 70.8% had a positive attitude toward self-assessment. Conclusion: A valid and reliable competency self-assessment tool was developed for nurse interns; it can be applied in various nursing internship programs. It could be used by the administrators of the internship programs to identify the individual learning and training needs of nurse interns. Further studies are proposed to evaluate the utility of the tool in evaluating and improving these programs. 

scholarly journals Μελέτη της ποιότητας ζωής πριν και μετά από χειρουργική αντιμετώπιση της νοσογόνου παχυσαρκίας

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Βασίλειος Χαραλαμπάκης
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Mixed Effect Model ◽  
Mixed Effect ◽  
Cronbach Alpha ◽  
Effect Model ◽  
Sf 36

Ο όρος «Ποιότητα Ζωής» (ΠΖ) αναφέρεται στη συνολική ευζωία του ατόμου η οποία περιλαμβάνει τη συναισθηματική, κοινωνική και φυσική συνιστώσα της ζωής. Όταν, όμως, ο όρος χρησιμοποιείται στο χώρο της ιατρικής και της περίθαλψης αναφέρεται στο κατά πόσο η ευζωία του ατόμου επηρεάζεται σε βάθος χρόνου από μια ασθένεια, αναπηρία ή διαταραχή.Η νοσογόνος παχυσαρκία επηρεάζει την ποιότητα ζωής. Η αξιολόγησή της έχει προσελκύσει σημαντική προσοχή και επιτυγχάνεται μέσω ειδικών εργαλείων μέτρησης, όπως είναι το ερωτηματολόγιο ΠΖ Moorehead-Ardelt II (MAII). Αποτελεί ένα ερωτηματολόγιο ειδικό για την παχυσαρκία που έχει δημιουργηθεί και σταθμιστεί στην Αγγλική γλώσσα και χρησιμοποιείται ευρέως στο χώρο της Βαριατρικής Χειρουργικής. Σύμφωνα με τα διεθνή δεδομένα των μελετών στάθμισης, η υιοθέτηση ενός ερωτηματολογίου σε μια άλλη από την αρχική γλώσσα, προϋποθέτει εφαρμογή προτυποποιημένης μεθοδολογίας για τη μετάφραση και τον έλεγχο της διατήρηση των ψυχομετρικών ιδιοτήτων του. Συνεπώς, η δημιουργία μιας έγκυρης μετάφρασης και η αξιολόγηση των ιδιοτήτων της Ελληνικής έκδοσης του ΜΑΙΙ, κρίθηκαν απαραίτητες πριν από την ευρεία εφαρμογή του ερωτηματολογίου σε βαριατρικούς ασθενείς. Αυτό επιτεύχθηκε μέσω της στάθμισής του με τη χρήση της Ελληνικής έκδοσης του υβριδικού ερωτηματολογίου ΠΖ SF-36 και μιας Οπτικής Αναλογικής Κλίμακας (VAS). Ο βαθμός ομοιογένειας εκτιμήθηκε με το συντελεστή συσχέτισης Cronbach alpha και η επαναληψιμότητα με το συντελεστή ενδοσυσχέτισης intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Η δομική εγκυρότητα του ερωτηματολογίου αξιολογήθηκε με τη χρήση δοκιμασίας Pearson μεταξύ των τιμών του ΜΑΙΙ και αυτών του SF-36 και της VAS.Συνολικά 175 ασθενείς εντάχθηκαν στη μελέτη. Η επαναληψιμότητα ελέγχθηκε σε δείγμα 40 ασθενών με μεσοδιάστημα 15 ημερών. Αναδείχθηκε ένας πολύ καλός βαθμός ομοιογένειας με συντελεστή Cronbach alpha της τάξης του 0,85. Παρατηρήθηκε εξαιρετική επαναληψιμότητα με συνολική ICC της τάξης του 0,981. Η σημαντική συσχέτιση μεταξύ της Ελληνικής έκδοσης του ΜΑΙΙ καθώς και κάθε ερώτησης αυτού και του SF-36 και της VAS αποδεικνύουν υψηλή δομική εγκυρότητα. Η αρνητική συσχέτιση μεταξύ της συνολικής βαθμολογίας του μεταφρασμένου ΜΑΙΙ και του ΔΜΣ επιβεβαίωσαν την υψηλή κλινική εγκυρότητά του.Μετά από αυτή την προσεκτική διαδικασία, δημιουργήθηκε η Ελληνική έκδοση του ερωτηματολογίου ΜΑΙΙ και αποδείχθηκε η εγκυρότητα και αξιοπιστία της, στη μέτρηση της ΠΖ σε νοσογόνα παχύσαρκους ασθενείς, πριν και μετά από βαριατρική επέμβαση.Το δεύτερο στάδιο αυτής της μελέτης περιελάμβανε την κλινική εφαρμογή του μεταφρασμένου ερωτηματολογίου για την προοπτική, διαχρονική αξιολόγηση της ΠΖ σε ασθενείς που επρόκειτο να υποβληθούν σε λαπαροσκοπική επιμήκη γαστρεκτομή (LSG). Η ΠΖ θεωρείται μείζον μέσο αξιολόγησης του βαριατρικού αποτελέσματος, όμως προοπτικά δεδομένα των αλλαγών της ΠΖ μετά από LSG σπανίζουν στη βιβλιογραφία.Στη μελέτη εντάχθηκαν προοπτικά, διαδοχικοί νοσογόνα παχύσαρκοι ασθενείς που προσήλθαν σε μια περίοδο 30 μηνών προκειμένου να υποβληθούν σε LSG. Το ερωτηματολόγιο ΜΑΙΙ και μια 10-βάθμια VAS προσφέρθηκαν στους ασθενείς προεγχειρητικά και στους 6, 12 και 24 μήνες μετεγχειρητικά. Τα πλήρη σωματομετρικά δεδομένα καθώς και οι συνοδές παθήσεις καταγράφηκαν σε όλα τα χρονικά σημεία.Στη μελέτη περιελήφθησαν συνολικά 111 ασθενείς (60 γυναίκες και 51 άνδρες, μέσης ηλικίας 36,8±9,2 έτη). Δεν σημειώθηκε κανένας θάνατος ενώ το συνολικό ποσοστό επιπλοκών ανήλθε στο 15,3%. Ο μέσος προεγχειρητικός ΔΜΣ ήταν 49,1±7,5kg/m2 και η % απώλεια του πλεονάζοντος ΔΜΣ (%EBL) ήταν 51,1±14,9% στους 6, 64,2±17,9% στους 12 και 66,4±18% στους 24 μήνες αντίστοιχα. Όλες οι σχετιζόμενες με την παχυσαρκία παθήσεις βελτιώθηκαν σημαντικά. Η μέση συνολική βαθμολογία του ΜΑΙΙ ήταν -0,40±1,30 προεγχειρητικά και αυξήθηκε σε 1,75±0,83, 2,18±0,80 και 1,95±0,71 στους 6, 12 και 24 μήνες μετεγχειρητικά (p<0.001). Η βαθμολογία της VAS αυξήθηκε από 2,8±1,4 προεγχειρητικά σε 9,1±1,1, 9,2±1,1 και 9,0±1,3 στους 6, 12 και 24 μήνες μετεγχειρητικά. Η βελτίωση της βαθμολογία του ΜΑΙΙ διατηρήθηκε καλύτερα στις γυναίκες στους 24 μήνες, παρά το γεγονός ότι ο τελικός ΔΜΣ ήταν συγκρίσιμος στα 2 φύλα. Ο ΔΜΣ δε σχετιζόταν σημαντικά με τη βαθμολογία ΜΑΙΙ σε κάθε χρονικό σημείο της μελέτης. Η %EBL, το γυναικείο φύλο, ο μικρότερος αριθμός συνοδών παθήσεων και η ίαση του ΣΔ2 και της υπνικής άπνοιας αποτέλεσαν σημαντικούς προγνωστικούς παράγοντες υψηλής ΠΖ στο τέλος της μελέτης, όπως προέκυψε από πολυπαραγοντική ανάλυση παλινδρόμησης και από την ανάλυση Mixed effect model. Ενδιαφέρον ήταν ότι οι ασθενείς που απαλλάχθηκαν από το σακχαρώδη διαβήτη, παρουσίασαν υψηλές τιμές ΠΖ παρά το γεγονός ότι η %EBL ήταν σημαντικά μικρότερη.Η LSG αποτελεί μια ασφαλή και αποτελεσματική βαριατρική επέμβαση με αποδεκτή νοσηρότητα, ικανοποιητική και διατηρούμενη απώλεια σωματικού βάρους καθώς και σημαντική βελτίωση της ΠΖ, ειδικά σε ασθενείς στους οποίους βελτιώνονται οι συνοδές παθήσεις. Το μεταβολικό αποτέλεσμα της Βαριατρικής Χειρουργικής φαίνεται οτι είναι περισσότερο σημαντικό από την απώλεια βάρους, όσον αφορά στη βελτίωση της ΠΖ. Η ανάλυση της ΠΖ είναι σημαντική για μια πλήρη αξιολόγηση του βαριατρικού αποτελέσματος, ενώ επιτρέπει την αναγνώριση υποομάδων ασθενών που θα ωφεληθούν τα μέγιστα από τη βαριατρική επέμβαση καθώς και εκείνων που θα χρειαστούν κάποιας μορφής παρέμβαση κατά τη μετεγχειρητική παρακολούθηση, προκειμένου να διατηρήσουν το βέλτιστο αποτέλεσμα ΠΖ. Η σημασία του μεταβολικού αποτελέσματος της LSG στην ΠΖ αποκαλύπτει ενδιαφέροντες δρόμους για το μέλλον της Βαριατρικής Χειρουργικής.

scholarly journals The Inventory of Physical Activity Barriers for Adults 50 Years and Older: Refinement and Validation

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 789-789
Author(s):  
Mariana Wingood ◽  
Salene Jones ◽  
Nancy Gell ◽  
Denise Peters ◽  
Jennifer Brach
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Addressing physical activity (PA) barriers is an essential component of increasing PA among the 56-73% of community-dwelling adults 50 years and older who are not performing the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous PA. As there is no feasible, multi-factorial tool to assess PA barriers among this population, we developed and validated a PA barrier assessment tool called the Inventory of Physical Activity Barriers (IPAB). We collected cross-sectional data on 503 adults (mean age 70.1), with 79 participants completing the scale twice for test-retest reliability and 64 completing a cross-over design examining the ability to use two administration formats interchangeably. Our analyses consisted of exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, Cronbach alpha, intraclass correlation coefficient, Bland-Altman Plot, and t-tests. Using factor analysis, we identified and confirmed an eight-factor solution consisting of 27 items. The 27-item IPAB is internally consistent (alpha= 0.91), has a high test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient=0.99), and can differentiate between individuals who meet the recommended levels of PA and those who do not (p &lt; 0.001). The IPAB scores ranged between 1.00-3.11 for the paper format (mean=1.78) and 1.07-3.48 for the electronic format (mean=1.78), with no statistical difference between the paper and electronic administration formats (p=0.94), resulting in the conclusion that the two administration formats can be used interchangeably. Participant feedback illustrates that the IPAB is easy to use, has clear instruction, and is an appropriate length. The newly validated IPAB scale can be used to develop individualized PA interventions that address PA barriers among patients 50 years and older.

scholarly journals Development of the Huddle Observation Tool for structured case management discussions to improve situation awareness on inpatient clinical wards

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 365-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julian Edbrooke-Childs ◽  
Jacqueline Hayes ◽  
Evelyn Sharples ◽  
Dawid Gondek ◽  
Emily Stapley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Management ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Situation Awareness ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Weighted Kappa ◽  
Observational Assessment ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Team Processes

Background‘Situation Awareness For Everyone’ (SAFE) was a 3-year project which aimed to improve situation awareness in clinical teams in order to detect potential deterioration and other potential risks to children on hospital wards. The key intervention was the ‘huddle’, a structured case management discussion which is central to facilitating situation awareness. This study aimed to develop an observational assessment tool to assess the team processes occurring during huddles, including the effectiveness of the huddle.MethodsA cross-sectional observational design was used to psychometrically develop the ‘Huddle Observation Tool’ (HOT) over three phases using standardised psychometric methodology. Huddles were observed across four NHS paediatric wards participating in SAFE by five researchers; two wards within specialist children hospitals and two within district general hospitals, with location, number of beds and length of stay considered to make the sample as heterogeneous as possible. Inter-rater reliability was calculated using the weighted kappa and intraclass correlation coefficient.ResultsInter-rater reliability was acceptable for the collaborative culture (weighted kappa=0.32, 95% CI 0.17 to 0.42), environment items (weighted kappa=0.78, 95% CI 0.52 to 1) and total score (intraclass correlation coefficient=0.87, 95% CI 0.68 to 0.95). It was lower for the structure and risk management items, suggesting that these were more variable in how observers rated them. However, agreement on the global score for huddles was acceptable.ConclusionWe developed an observational assessment tool to assess the team processes occurring during huddles, including the effectiveness of the huddle. Future research should examine whether observational evaluations of huddles are associated with other indicators of safety on clinical wards (eg, safety climate and incidents of patient harm), and whether scores on the HOT are associated with improved situation awareness and reductions in deterioration and adverse events in clinical settings, such as inpatient wards.

scholarly journals Equal Opportunities for Stroke Survivors’ Rehabilitation: A Study on the Validity of the Upper Extremity Fugl-Meyer Assessment Scale Translated and Adapted into Romanian

Medicina ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (8) ◽  
pp. 409
Author(s):  
Nadinne Roman ◽  
Roxana Miclaus ◽  
Angela Repanovici ◽  
Cristina Nicolau
Keyword(s):  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Cronbach Alpha ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Fit Index

Background and objectives: The Upper Extremity Fugl-Meyer Assessment (UEFMA) is one of the most recommended and used methods of clinical evaluation not only for post-stroke motor function disability conditions but also for physiotherapy goal-setting. Up to the present, an official Romanian version has not been officially available. This study aims to carry out a translation, adaptation, and validation of UEFMA in Romanian, thus giving both patients and medical practitioners the equal opportunity of benefiting from its proficiency. Material and methods: The English version of the motor component of UEFMA was back and forth translated in the assent of best practice translation guidelines. The research was performed on a group of 64 post-stroke in-patients regarding psychometric properties for content validation and an exploratory and confirmatory factorial analysis was performed using the Bayesian model. To assess internal consistency and test–retest reliability, we used the Cronbach Alpha index and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC). We used Pearson correlation with the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and Modified Rankin Scale (MRS) to determine concurrent validation. Standardized response mean (SRM) was applied to determine the responsiveness of the instrument used. Results: After performing the exploratory factor analysis, a single factor was extracted, with an Eigenvalue of 19.363, which explained 64.543% of the variation. The model was confirmed by Bayesian exploration, with Root Mean Square Residual (RMR) 0.051, Goodness-of-fit Index (GFI) 0.980, Normed-Fit Index (NFI) 0.978 and Relative Fit Index (RFI) 0.977. The Cronbach Alpha value was 0.981, the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) index for average measures was 0.992, the Pearson correlation with FIM 0.789, and MRS −0.787, while the SRM was 1.117. Conclusions: The Romanian version of the UEFMA scale is a reliable, responsive and valid tool which can be used as a standardized assessment in post-stroke patients across Romania.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of the Measurement of Scapular Position Using the Protractor Method

2016 ◽  
Vol 96 (4) ◽  
pp. 502-510 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aidan O'Shea ◽  
Rory Kelly ◽  
Sian Williams ◽  
Leanda McKenna
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Standard Error ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Spinous Process ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Minimal Detectable Change ◽  
Detectable Change ◽  
Inferior Angle

Background The protractor method is a proposed clinical assessment tool, the first to measure vertical scapular position, that directly compares scapular and spinal landmarks. This tool has the potential to reliably and accurately measure excessive scapular elevation or depression. Objective The purpose of this study was to determine reliability and validity of the protractor method to measure resting scapular position. Design An interrater and intratester reliability and validity study was conducted. Methods Testing was conducted on the same day by 2 physical therapists who were blinded to each other's results. The vertical distances between the spinous process of C7 and the superior margin of the medial aspect of the spine of the scapula (C7 method) and the spinous process of T8 and the inferior angle of the scapula (T8 method) were palpated and measured on the symptomatic shoulder in 34 people with current shoulder pain using the protractor method. Measurements were compared with 2-dimensional camera analysis to assess validity. Results For intertester reliability, the standard error of measure, minimal detectable change, and intraclass correlation coefficient were 6.3 mm, 17.3 mm, and .78, respectively, for the C7 method and 5.7 mm, 15.7 mm, and .82, respectively, for the T8 method. For intratester reliability, the standard error of measure, minimal detectable change, and intraclass correlation coefficient were &lt;0.9 mm, &lt;2.5 mm, and .99, respectively. For validity, significant correlations (r) and mean differences were .83 and 10.1 mm, respectively, for the C7 method and .92 and 2.2 mm, respectively, for the T8 method. Limitation The results of this study are limited to static measurement of the scapula in one plane. Conclusion Both protractor methods were shown to have good reliability and acceptable validity, with the T8 method demonstrating superior clinical utility. The clinical use of the T8 method is recommended for measurement of excessive resting scapular elevation or depression.

Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of LHB Score

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-36
Author(s):  
Elshan Najafov ◽  
Şeyda Özal ◽  
Ahmet Yiğit Kaptan ◽  
Coşkun Ulucaköy ◽  
Ulunay Kanatlı ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Excellent Correlation ◽  
Cronbach Alpha ◽  
Constant Murley Score ◽  
Long Head

Introduction: Long head of biceps (LHB) pathologies are an important cause of pain and dysfunction. As LHB pathologies have specific components from other underlying or related pathologies, the LHB score is designed for an accurate assessment. The aim of this study was to adapt the LHB score into Turkish and to assess its validity and reliability. Materials and Methods: LHB score was translated and culturally adapted from English to Turkish, and then it was applied to 62 patients with biceps long head pathology. The reliability of the scale was checked through internal consistency and test–retest methods. Internal consistency was computed with Cronbach alpha value. Test–retest reliability was assessed using an intraclass correlation coefficient. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standard Shoulder Assessment Form and modified Constant–Murley score were used to analyze concurrent validity. Results: The Cronbach alpha value of the scale was found as .640. When the subsections of LHB score were computed separately, Cronbach alpha levels of pain/cramps and cosmesis sections were found as .753 and .774, respectively. The intraclass correlation coefficient value of the scale was found to be excellent (.940; P < .001). The total LHB score was determined to have a good positive correlation with the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standard Shoulder Assessment Form (.527) and Constant–Murley score (.516). But an excellent correlation was revealed between the pain/cramps section of LHB score and other pain sections in American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standard Shoulder Assessment Form (.811) and Constant–Murley score (.816) (P < .001). There was an excellent correlation (.916) between cosmesis section and Popeye sign (P < .001). There was a moderate correlation (.469) between elbow-flexion strength section of LHB score and the digital handheld dynamometer outcomes (P < .001). Conclusion: The Turkish version of the LHB is a valid and reliable tool, especially for biceps pathologies.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Interrater Reliability of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Microanastomosis Assessment Scale

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew R. Pines ◽  
Mohammed S. Alghoul ◽  
Youssef J. Hamade ◽  
Mithun G. Sattur ◽  
Rami James N. Aoun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Educational Impact ◽  
Northwestern University ◽  
The Face ◽  
The University

Abstract BACKGROUND: The potential for simulation-based learning in neurosurgical training has led the Congress of Neurosurgical Surgeons to develop a series of simulation modules. The Northwestern Objective Microanastomosis Assessment Tool (NOMAT) was created as the corresponding assessment tool for the Congress of Neurosurgical Surgeons Microanastomosis Module. The face and construct validity of the NOMAT have been previously established. OBJECTIVE: To further validate the NOMAT by determining its interrater reliability (IRR) between raters of varying levels of microsurgical expertise. METHODS: The NOMAT was used to assess residents’ performance in a microanastomosis simulation module in 2 settings: Northwestern University and the Society of Neurological Surgeons 2014 Boot Camp at the University of Indiana. At Northwestern University, participants were scored by 2 experienced microsurgeons. At the University of Indiana, participants were scored by 2 postdoctoral fellows and an experienced microsurgeon. The IRR of NOMAT was estimated by computing the intraclass correlation coefficient using SPSS v22.0 (IBM, Armonk, New York). RESULTS: A total of 75 residents were assessed. At Northwestern University, 21 residents each performed microanastomosis on 2 model vessels of different sizes, one 3 mm and one 1 mm. At the University of Indiana, 54 residents performed a single microanastomosis procedure on 3-mm vessels. The intraclass correlation coefficient of the total NOMAT scores was 0.88 at Northwestern University and 0.78 at the University of Indiana. CONCLUSION: This study indicates high IRR for the NOMAT. These results suggest that the use of raters with varying levels of expertise does not compromise the precision or validity of the scale. This allows for a wider adoption of the scale and, hence, a greater potential educational impact.

scholarly journals Escala de autoavaliação de competências digitais de professores. Procedimentos de construção e validação

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-171
Author(s):  
Sara Dias-Trindade ◽  
José António Moreira ◽  
Catarina S. Nunes
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Assessment Scale ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Consistency Analysis ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Cronbach Alpha ◽  
Cronbach Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Digital Fluency

RESUMO: Este trabalho apresenta um estudo que descreve os procedimentos de construção de uma escala de autoavaliação de competências digitais de professores e as suas qualidades psicométricas. Depois de algumas considerações sobre o construto e a sua operacionalização, efetuou-se a análise dos procedimentos da sua construção, realizou-se a análise de consistência interna através do cálculo do coeficiente alfa de Cronbach e a análise da validade do construto (análise fatorial exploratória e confirmatória). Para além de bons indicadores de validade, globalmente, as medidas aplicadas caracterizam-se por uma fidelidade boa e estruturas fatoriais interpretáveis. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: escala de autoavaliação; competências digitais docentes; fluência digital.   ABSTRACT: This paper presents a study that describes the procedures for the construction of a self-assessment scale of teachers' digital competences and their psychometric qualities. After some considerations about the construct and its operationalization, the procedures of its construction were analysed, the internal consistency analysis was carried out through the calculation of the Cronbach alpha coefficient and the analysis of the construct validity (exploratory and confirmatory factorial analysis). In addition to good indicators of validity, overall, the applied measures are characterized by a good fidelity and interpretable factorial structures. KEYWORDS: self-evaluation scale; teachers' digital competences; digital fluency.

scholarly journals Biomechanical Measurement of Rabbit Cornea by a Modified Scheimpflug Device

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Bo Zhang ◽  
Jianjun Gu ◽  
Xiaoxiao Zhang ◽  
Bin Yang ◽  
Zheng Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bulk Modulus ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Anterior Segment ◽  
Intraobserver Reliability ◽  
Rabbit Cornea ◽  
Deformation Response ◽  
Biomechanical Measurements ◽  
Biomechanical Measurement

Purpose. To explore the probability and variation in biomechanical measurements of rabbit cornea by a modified Scheimpflug device.Methods. A modified Scheimpflug device was developed by imaging anterior segment of the model imitating the intact eye at various posterior pressures. The eight isolated rabbit corneas were mounted on the Barron artificial chamber and images of the anterior segment were taken at posterior pressures of 15, 30, 45, 60, and 75 mmHg by the device. The repeatability and reliability of the parameters including CCT, ACD, ACV, and CV were evaluated at each posterior pressure. All the variations of the parameters at the different posterior pressures were calculated.Results. All parameters showed good intraobserver reliability (Cronbach’s alpha; intraclass correlation coefficient,α, ICC > 0.96) and repeatability in the modified Scheimpflug device. With the increase of posterior pressures, the ratio of CCT decreased linearly and the bulk modulus gradually reduced to a platform. The increase of ACD was almost linear with the posterior pressures elevated.Conclusions. The modified Scheimpflug device was a valuable tool to investigate the biomechanics of the cornea. The posterior pressure 15–75 mmHg range produced small viscoelastic deformations and nearly linear pressure-deformation response in the rabbit cornea.

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