scholarly journals Desenvolvimento de um instrumento em Português para identificar as barreiras para a atividade física em crianças

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Patrícia Becker Engers ◽  
Gabriel Gustavo Bergmann ◽  
Marcelo Cozzensa da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Validation Study ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Proxy Report ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The City

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1980-0037.2017v19n1p1 The aim of this study was to develop an instrument to identify barriers to PA in children. This is a validation study with observational and cross-sectional design. The population consisted of students aged 06-09 years from the city of Uruguaiana/RS. The instrument content was obtained by theoretical matrix, constructed from the literature review and the assessment of barriers through open questions applied by proxy report (n=100) and focus groups conducted with parents/guardians and children. It is a questionnaire consisting of 29 closed questions. After testing the instrument clarity, its implementation was carried out (n = 293) to verify the construct validity and internal consistency. After one week, parents/guardians were asked to answer the questionnaire retest reliability (n = 168) to verify the agreement. Exploratory factor analysis distributed the 29 questions in six factors, with total variance of 55.6%. All items that have defined the factors obtained load greater than 0.4 and eingenvalues above 1.0. In the internal consistency analysis, item-total correlations ranged from 0.23 to 0.64 and the total alpha value was 0.90. Reproducibility values ranged from 0.43 to 0.78. Twenty-four questions met all the criteria adopted for the study. It was concluded that the instrument developed has adequate validity and reliability for the identification of barriers to PA in schoolchildren aged 06-09 years.

Evaluating the Validity and Reliability of a Modified Survey to Assess Patient Satisfaction With Mail-Order and Community Pharmacy Settings

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharrel L. Pinto ◽  
Eric G. Sahloff ◽  
Abhilasha Ramasamy
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Community Pharmacy ◽  
Mail Order ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Assess Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

The level of patient-pharmacist interactions and services provided varies across different distribution methods and could affect patient satisfaction with services. Determining patient satisfaction with these medication distribution methods is important for improving care of chronic disease patients. This study evaluated the validity and reliability of a modified survey to assess patient satisfaction with mail-order and community pharmacy settings. Exploratory cross-sectional design using a convenience sample of HIV-infected patients at a university clinic was used. Satisfaction scale was modified from previously validated instrument resulting in 21 items on the final survey. Data collection occurred for 7 months, and 178 surveys were completed. An exploratory factor analysis was conducted using principal components and varimax rotation. Reliability and item analyses were conducted. Factor analysis resulted in a 2-factor solution, namely “satisfaction with the efficient functioning of the pharmacy” and “satisfaction with the managing therapy role of the pharmacist,” respectively. Cronbach’s alpha for factors 1 and 2 with mail-order were .951 and .795, for independent were .977 and .965, and for chain were .841 and .823. The study provides a valuable tool to assess patient satisfaction with pharmacy services provided through different distribution methods.

scholarly journals Translation and validation of caring behaviors inventory among nurses in Iran

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. e0254317
Author(s):  
Raziyeh Ghafouri ◽  
Malihe Nasiri ◽  
Foroozan Atashzadeh-Shoorideh ◽  
Faraz Tayyar-Iravanlou ◽  
Zahra Rahmaty
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Caring Behaviors ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Two Factors

Background and objectives Nurses’ caring behaviors, professional activities, and behaviors for the benefit of patients, influence patients’ perception of care and satisfaction with the quality of care provided. Caring behaviors of nurses are contextual and various factors such as patients’ social structure, lifestyle, culture, and interests, as well as their biographical, social, and physiological characteristics, can influence perceptions of caring behaviors of nurses, as caring behaviors are an interactive and mental process between patients and nurses. This study was conducted to provide a transcultural translation and psychometric analysis of Caring Behaviors Inventory (CBI) among nurses in Iran. Methodology Transcultural translation of the 16-item CBI was performed. Then, face validity (qualitative), content validity (quantitative and qualitative), and construct validity were examined in a cross-sectional study of 509 patients. A demographic questionnaire and the 16-item CBI were sent to enrolled patients via online questionnaires. The reliability of the instrument was assessed by internal consistency using Cronbach’s alpha. Then, construct validity of the single factor CBI was assessed using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Since one factor CBI was not confirmed, construct validity was examined using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). The final number of factors was confirmed using CFA. Results The internal consistency of the instrument was good with Cronbach’s alpha 0.89. Based on EFA, the CBI were loaded on two factors, eigenvalues >1, no item was removed. The emergent factors were named "Communicating respectfully" and "Professional knowledge and skill". These two factors explained 50.197% of the total variance. Then, CFA showed an acceptable fit for the two factors CBI. Conclusion The results showed that the Persian version of the 16-item CBI had adequate validity and reliability. Accordingly, this instrument can be used to study nurses’ caring behaviors.

scholarly journals Translating and validating a Japanese version of the Patient Care Ownership Scale: a multicenter cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hirohisa Fujikawa ◽  
Daisuke Son ◽  
Kayo Kondo ◽  
Mia Djulbegovic ◽  
Yousuke Takemura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Japanese Version ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Abstract Background Patient care ownership (PCO) is an essential component in medical professionalism and is crucial for delivering high-quality care. The 15-item PCO Scale (PCOS) is a validated questionnaire for quantifying PCO in residents; however, no corresponding tool for assessing PCO in Japan exists. This study aimed to develop a Japanese version of the PCOS (J-PCOS) and validate it among Japanese medical trainees. Methods We performed a multicenter cross-sectional survey to test the validity and reliability of the J-PCOS. The study sample was trainees of postgraduate years 1–5 in Japan. The participants completed the J-PCOS questionnaire. Construct validity was assessed through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Internal consistency reliability was examined by calculating Cronbach’s alpha coefficients and inter-item correlations. Results During the survey period, 437 trainees at 48 hospitals completed the questionnaire. Exploratory factor analysis of the J-PCOS extracted four factors: assertiveness, sense of ownership, diligence, and being the “go-to” person. The second factor had not been identified in the original PCOS, which may be related to a unique cultural feature of Japan, namely, a historical code of personal conduct. Confirmatory factor analysis supported this four-factor model, revealing good model fit indices. The analysis results of Cronbach’s alpha coefficients and inter-item correlations indicated adequate internal consistency reliability. Conclusions We developed the J-PCOS and examined its validity and reliability. This tool can be used in studies on postgraduate medical education. Further studies should confirm its robustness and usefulness for improving PCO.

scholarly journals The Multiple Sclerosis Self-Management Scale–Revised (MSSM-R)

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-42
Author(s):  
Sajjad Saadat ◽  
Mohammad Bagher Kajbaf ◽  
Mehrdad Kalantari ◽  
Mozaffar Hosseininezhad
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Maintenance ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Abstract Background: Self-management is the most important component in the treatment of chronic diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS). The Bishop and Frain Multiple Sclerosis Self-Management Scale–Revised (MSSM-R) is one of the valid tools available for self-management assessment. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the MSSM-R in Iranian people with MS. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018 in the 1600 people with MS in Guilan Province, Iran. In this study, 250 people were selected by convenience sampling. The reliability of the Persian version of this scale was examined by internal consistency and test-retest methods, and validity evidence was evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis. Results: The MSSM-R had acceptable face and content validity. Confirmatory factor analysis results showed that 24 items on this scale have factor loadings in five subscales. Other results showed the internal consistency, as measured by Cronbach α and test-retest reliability, for the MSSM-R overall (α = 0.85, r = 0.77) and for the following subscales: Healthcare Provider Relationship and Communication (α = 0.83, r = 0.70), Treatment Adherence/Barriers (α = 0.70, r = 0.71), Social/Family Support (α = 0.79, r = 0.85), MS Knowledge and Information (α = 0.89, r = 0.72), and Health Maintenance Behavior (α = 0.77, r = 0.75). Conclusions: This study provides evidence of the validity and reliability of the MSSM-R. To further ensure its psychometric properties, additional studies with this scale are suggested.

scholarly journals Validation of the Radimer/Cornell food insecurity measure in rural Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 684-689 ◽  
Author(s):  
Germana H Leyna ◽  
Elia J Mmbaga ◽  
Kagoma S Mnyika ◽  
Knut-Inge Klepp
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Principal Component Factor Analysis ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eating Pattern ◽  
Household Level ◽  
Rural Tanzania

AbstractObjectiveThe objective of the present study was to assess the construct validity, criterion-related validity and internal consistency of the Radimer/Cornell food insecurity measure for use in rural Tanzania.DesignA cross-sectional community-based survey was conducted from March to May 2005. Key adaptations to the nine-item Radimer/Cornell items included translation to Swahili, replacing the term ‘balanced diet’ with ‘full meal’ and constructing the items as questions rather than statements. Factor analysis and Cronbach’s alpha were used to assess validity and reliability, respectively.SettingRural Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.SubjectsAnalysis was restricted to data from 530 women aged 15–44 years who had children under 5 years old.ResultsPrincipal component factor analysis revealed a two-factor solution: (1) altered eating pattern at household level and (2) altered eating pattern at child level. The two factors accounted for 66·2 % of the total variance. The subscales developed had good reliability. Internal consistency of the scales was 0·853 and 0·784 for food insecurity at household level and food insecurity at child level, respectively. Only 14·0 % of the women reported to be food-secure and 86·0 % reported some kind of food insecurity. The Radimer/Cornell food insecurity measure showed significant associations with selected sociodemographic factors in the expected directions. There was also an association with the NHANES III (Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) and CCHIP (Community Childhood Hunger Identification Project) indicators.ConclusionOur findings suggest that the adapted Radimer/Cornell measure may have some utility in assessing food insecurity in settings like rural Tanzania.

Development and psychometric testing of the self-care scale for patients with chronic atrial fibrillation (AF-SCS-10)

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (7) ◽  
pp. 619-628
Author(s):  
Youn-Jung Son ◽  
Kyoung Hwa Baek ◽  
Mi Hwa Won ◽  
Hye Chong Hong
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Parallel Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results

Background Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) require continuous self-care due to possible complications and side effects from treatment. However, existing tools do not capture all of the critical factors of AF self-care and have limited evidence of reliability and validity. Aims The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate a new Atrial Fibrillation Self-Care Scale-10 (AF-SCS-10) that assesses disease-specific, multidimensional, person-centered self-care for AF patients in South Korea. Methods For this cross-sectional research design, 290 individuals over 20 years of age with a diagnosis of AF for at least three months were recruited. A literature review and in-depth interviews were utilized to identify the scale items. An expert panel evaluated the validity and reliability of a preliminary scale. Exploratory factor analysis and parallel analysis was performed to extract factors; confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed to evaluate fit on the factor structures. Criterion validity was supported by the correlation between AF-SCS-10 and AF quality of life. Results The internal consistency reliability coefficient was 0.87. Three factors, “self-care knowledge,” “self-care behavior,” and “self-care resources” were extracted from the exploratory factory analysis, explaining 79.30% of the total variance in the data. The three-factor model was also confirmed by parallel analysis; CFA met the fitness criteria. Conclusion There is preliminary evidence for internal consistency reliability, as well as content and construct validity, for the AF-SCS-10. Future research is needed to confirm the study results using a larger, more culturally diverse sample.

scholarly journals Questionnaire for the assessment of adherence barriers of intravitreal therapy: the ABQ-IVT

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabrina Müller ◽  
Sophia Junker ◽  
Thomas Wilke ◽  
Albrecht Lommatzsch ◽  
Alexander K. Schuster ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽  
Patient Specific ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Intravitreal Therapy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physician Visits ◽  
Age Related

Abstract Objective To develop and validate a questionnaire for the investigation of non-adherence (NA) barriers in patients receiving intravitreal injection (IVT). Design Questionnaire development and cross-sectional patient survey combined with a retrospective medical chart review. Participants German patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) or diabetic macular edema (DME) receiving anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) treatment via IVT. Methods The previously validated (indications: atrial fibrillation, human immunodeficiency virus, chronic inflammatory lung disease) Adherence Barriers Questionnaire (ABQ) was revised according to specifications of IVT, within the framework of an expert panel. The ABQ-IVT, which initially consisted of 24 items formulated as statements (4-point-Likert-scale ranging from “strongly agree” to “strongly disagree”), was applied in a cross-sectional survey. Evaluation of the questionnaire included an assessment of internal consistency and factor analysis. The occurrence of potential barriers in the patient sample was evaluated using descriptive statistics. To identify patient subpopulations, hierarchical cluster analysis was performed using ABQ-IVT answers as predictors. Due to difficulties in capturing NA as an external criterion, the evaluation of the questionnaire was limited to its internal validity and reliability. Main outcome measures Patients’ answers to the ABQ-IVT questionnaire and interviews. Results Of 253 patients, 234 (92%) were able to complete the ABQ-IVT questionnaire. Within the reliability analysis, the ABQ-IVT was reduced to 17 items. The condensed questionnaire demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.78), and factor analysis showed no evidence for subscales of the questionnaire. Nearly half of the patients (49%) reported being affected by at least three different barriers. On average, a patient was affected by 3.1 barriers. The most frequently reported barriers were “Challenge due to time commitment of physician visits” (45% of the patients), “Depression” (29%) and “Travel and opportunity costs” (27%). Cluster analysis identified six patient subpopulations, each affected by different sets of barriers and differed regarding their patient characteristics. Conclusions The ABQ-IVT is a practical and reliable instrument for identifying patient-specific barriers to IVT treatment adherence. In practice, the questionnaire may be useful in assessing whether individual patients are at higher risk of NA due to specific adherence barriers. Aside from better awareness, this allows earlier interventions, though these still need to be validated. Patient subpopulations face different barriers and may, therefore, need distinct preventative care.

scholarly journals The Experiences of Emergency Nurses During the Covid-19 Crisis: Factor Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
pp. 211-221
Author(s):  
Ahmed Atallah AlQurash ◽  
Abdulellah Al Thobaity ◽  
Modi Owied Al Moteri ◽  
Mohammed Almalki ◽  
Waleed Ali AlAhmari
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Emergency Nurses ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
Consistent Support

Emergency nurses are in the frontline in managing COVID-19 crises. Directly encountering and dealing with infected patients put nurses at high risk. To date, evidence about emergency nurses’ experiences of COVID-19, particularly those in the frontline, are limited. Understanding the experience and impact of the COVID-19 crisis on emergency nurses could contribute to improving nursing and disaster practices. This study aimed to explore the experiences of emergency nurses during their responses to the COVID-19 crisis. Thus, A cross-sectional design was used. For the data collection, a questionnaire was constructed and its validity and reliability was rigorously evaluated by principle component analysis (PCA), exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The data were collected in two phases, in which 111 and 128 emergency nurses were recruited from different hospitals in Saudi Arabia. The primary purpose of PCA; EFA and CFA to delete weak loading and extract and confirm factors. The findings of using factor analysis, of the 22 items, 11 items were retained with strong factor loadings (0.88 to 0.54) to three factors. The three factors were worry (4 items), compliance (4 items), and cautiousness (3 items). The reliability of the three factors was 0.84, 0.86, and 0.73, respectively, indicating that the scale had good reliability. The 11 scale items had robust psychometric properties, which implies that they could be used to evaluate emergency nurses’ experience in encountering and dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. Although nurses in the frontline showed compliance with infection control prevention measures, they were likely to experience certain degrees of fear and worry, which could lead to burnout. Hence, it is highly recommended to help nurses overcome such crises by providing consistent support and reassurance. Keywords: mmergency nursing; COVID-19; crisis; nursing care and experiences

Assessment Instrument of Fiqh Mu'āmalāt Learning with Financial Literacy Oriented

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adib Rifqi Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

The goal of this cross-sectional survey research was to find the validity and reliability of assessment instrument for fiqh mu'āmalāt learning with financial literacy oriented for secondary education. To reveal validity is assessed based on obtain judgement expert and reliability measured by internal consistency. It was gained that the validity is 7 items very feasible and 5 item quite feasible with reliability’s value is 0,763. This finding shows that assessment instrument can be used to analyze difficulties of students for designing lesson plan of fiqh mu'āmalāt learning with financial literacy oriented.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of the lederman Prenatal Self-Evaluation Questionnaire (PSEQ) in Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Janiny Lima e Silva ◽  
Matheus de Sousa Mata ◽  
Saionara Maria Aires Câmara ◽  
Íris do Céu Clara Costa ◽  
Kleyton Santos de Medeiros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Psychosocial Adaptation ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Evaluation Questionnaire ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Abstract Background The Lederman Prenatal Self-Evaluation Questionnaire (PSEQ) is used to assess psychosocial adaptation to pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and maternity. The PSEQ is a tool used in various countries and has been translated into Portuguese; however, it needs to be validated in Brazil. This study aimed to analyze the validity and reliability of the PSEQ in Brazilian pregnant women. Method This methodological validity study investigated internal consistency and reliability using Cronbach’s alpha and intraclass correlation coefficients. Construct validity was assessed using Pearson’s correlation between domains and confirmatory factor analysis. To assess concurrent validity, Pearson’s correlation between the different domains of the PSEQ and Prenatal Psychosocial Profile-Portuguese Version (PPP-VP) was determined. The level of significance was set at 5%. Results This study included 399 pregnant women in the northeastern region of Brazil. The internal consistency and reliability of the total PSEQ score were high (Cronbach's alpha = 0.89; intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.95). Validity analysis showed positive and significant correlations between all PSEQ domains, ranging from 0.14 to 0.56. Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated the following values of goodness of fit: RMSEA = 0.05, SRMR = 0.08, CFI = 0.61, χ2/df = 1.77. The discriminant and concurrent validities of the PSEQ were confirmed. Conclusions The Portuguese version of the PSEQ has adequate psychometric properties and is a valid and reliable tool to evaluate psychosocial adaptation to pregnancy in Brazilian pregnant women.

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