scholarly journals Dance Functional Outcome Survey: Development and Preliminary Analyses

2018 ◽  
Vol 02 (06) ◽  
pp. E191-E199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaw Bronner ◽  
Igor Urbano
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Determine Factor ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Visual Analog Scales

AbstractThe Dance Functional Outcome Survey (DFOS) was developed as a self-report questionnaire for healthy and injured ballet and modern dancers, focusing on the low back and lower extremities. Our aim was to determine factor analysis and internal consistency of the 16 items and to investigate test-retest and equivalence reliability and validity of the DFOS compared to three orthopedic outcomes instruments. Data were collected from 80 healthy and injured adult ballet and modern pre-professional and professional dancers. DFOS Likert-type and visual analog scales were completed twice within 4–9 days to study test-retest reliability. The Cincinnati Knee Rating System, Olerud and Molander Foot-Ankle Questionnaire, and Oswestry Disability Index were used to assess concurrent validity using intraclass correlation coefficients in SPSS, p<0.05. To determine instrument dimensions and internal consistency of the items, we conducted exploratory factor analysis and calculated Cronbach’s α in JASP. DFOS demonstrated single factor loading and high Cronbach’s α; high test-retest repeatability and equivalence reliability (r=0.74–0.99) and acceptable criterion validity compared to the orthopedic outcomes instruments (r≥0.67). These results support further study of a revised 14 item Likert-version DFOS for repeatability, validity and responsiveness.

scholarly journals Comparison of the University of California–Los Angeles Shoulder Scale and the Simple Shoulder Test With the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index: Single-Administration Reliability and Validity

2000 ◽  
Vol 80 (8) ◽  
pp. 759-768 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toni S Roddey ◽  
Sharon L Olson ◽  
Karon F Cook ◽  
Gary M Gartsman ◽  
William Hanten
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Los Angeles ◽  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Self Report ◽  
University Of California ◽  
Simple Shoulder Test ◽  
Cronbach Alpha ◽  
The University

Abstract Background and Purpose. Shoulder scales are often used to evaluate treatment efficacy, yet little is known about the psychometric properties of these scales. Only one scale has undergone psychometric scrutiny: the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI). This study compared 2 shoulder measures—the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) Shoulder Scale and the Simple Shoulder Test (SST)—with the SPADI. Subjects. One hundred ninety-two patients with shoulder disorders were recruited from one physician's office to complete the self-report sections of the 3 scales. Methods. Cronbach alpha values and standard errors of measurement (SEM) were calculated for each of the multi-item subscales. Validity was examined through calculation of correlation coefficients among the 3 scales. Factor analysis was completed to assess the underlying constructs of the SPADI and the SST. Results. Cronbach alpha values ranged from .85 to .95. The SEM values for the multi-item scales ranged from 4.75 to 11.65. Evidence for validity to reflect function was indicated by the correlation between the SST and the SPADI disability subscale. The factor analysis of the SPADI revealed loading on 1 factor, whereas the SST loaded on 2 factors. Conclusion and Discussion. All scales demonstrated good internal consistency, suggesting that all items for each scale measure the same construct. However, the SEMs for all scales were high. Factor loading was inconsistent, suggesting that patients may not distinguish between pain and function.

scholarly journals Assessing the Psychometric Properties of an Activity Pacing Questionnaire for Chronic Pain and Fatigue

2015 ◽  
Vol 95 (9) ◽  
pp. 1274-1286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Antcliff ◽  
Malcolm Campbell ◽  
Steve Woby ◽  
Philip Keeley
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Long Term Conditions ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Activity Planning ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background Therapists frequently advise the use of activity pacing as a coping strategy to manage long-term conditions (eg, chronic low back pain, chronic widespread pain, chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis). However, activity pacing has not been clearly operationalized, and there is a paucity of empirical evidence regarding pacing. This paucity of evidence may be partly due to the absence of a widely used pacing scale. To address the limitations of existing pacing scales, the 38-item Activity Pacing Questionnaire (APQ-38) was previously developed using the Delphi technique. Objective The aims of this study were: (1) to explore the psychometric properties of the APQ-38, (2) to identify underlying pacing themes, and (3) to assess the reliability and validity of the scale. Design This was a cross-sectional questionnaire study. Methods Three hundred eleven adult patients with chronic pain or fatigue participated, of whom 69 completed the test-retest analysis. Data obtained for the APQ-38 were analyzed using exploratory factor analysis, internal and test-retest reliability, and validity against 2 existing pacing subscales and validated measures of pain, fatigue, anxiety, depression, avoidance, and mental and physical function. Results Following factor analysis, 12 items were removed from the APQ-38, and 5 themes of pacing were identified in the resulting 26-item Activity Pacing Questionnaire (APQ-26): activity adjustment, activity consistency, activity progression, activity planning, and activity acceptance. These themes demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach α=.72–.92), test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient=.50–.78, P≤.001), and construct validity. Activity adjustment, activity progression, and activity acceptance correlated with worsened symptoms; activity consistency correlated with improved symptoms; and activity planning correlated with both improved and worsened symptoms. Limitations Data were collected from self-report questionnaires only. Conclusions Developed to be widely used across a heterogeneous group of patients with chronic pain or fatigue, the APQ-26 is multifaceted and demonstrates reliability and validity. Further study will explore the effects of pacing on patients' symptoms to guide therapists toward advising pacing themes with empirical benefits.

Psychometric Properties of the Formal Characteristics of Behavior-Temperament Inventory in Chinese Samples

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Liu ◽  
Liang Chen ◽  
Ying Yang ◽  
Shuai Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Eysenck Personality Questionnaire ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

AbstractThis paper presents a Chinese adaption of the Formal Characteristics of the Behavior-Temperament Inventory (FCB-TI), a self-report instrument that evaluates six temperamental scales, based on Strelau’s concept of temperament. A first sample of 626 undergraduates completed the Chinese version of the Regulative Theory of Temperament Questionnaire (RTTQ), which is an initial pool of 381 items. Internal consistency suggests adequate reliability (.66 to .82), and an exploratory factor analysis revealed a six-factor solution consistent with the original instrument. A follow-up confirmatory factor analysis revealed good support for the temperament structure with a second sample of students (N = 2.980). Internal consistency and factorial structure were re-examined (Cronbach’s alpha ranged .64 to .85), and test-retest correlations over a two-week period ranged from .82 to .96 with a third sample of adults (N = 2.265). Convergent and discriminant validity was explored in relation to the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire-Revision Short Scale for Chinese (EPQ-RSC) model dimensions. Results indicate that the Chinese version of the FCB-TI has similar psychometric properties and generally satisfactory reliability and validity.

scholarly journals Reliability of the Scale of Barriers for Cardiac Rehabilitation in the Colombian Population

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 4351
Author(s):  
Adriana Marcela Jácome Hortúa ◽  
Adriana Angarita-Fonseca ◽  
Carmen Juliana Villamizar Jaimes ◽  
Rocio del Pilar Martínez Marín ◽  
Hugo Celso Dutra de Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Rehabilitation ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha

Cardiac rehabilitation is supported by the highest level of scientific evidence. However, less than 25% of those eligible to participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program initiate it; and of these, 50% drop out prematurely. A modified Spanish Cardiac Rehabilitation Barriers Scale (CRBS) has been translated, culturally adapted and validated in Colombia, however, the reliability remains to be evaluated. This study aimed to determine the internal consistency and test–retest reliability of the CRBS in a Colombian population. In total, 193 patients (67% men, average age = 65 ± 12 years) completed the scale twice, with an average of eight days between applications. Cronbach’s Alpha and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were calculated. The internal consistency of the Colombian version of the CRBS was acceptable (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.84). The ICC of the CRBS was 0.69 (95% CI 0.61–0.76); 0.78 (95% CI 0.71–0.84) when the CRBS was completed by interview; and 0.47 (95% CI 0.21–0.67) when the CRBS was self-reported. The reliability of the interview version of the CRBS was substantial in the Colombian population; however, the reliability of the self-report version was lower. The use of this scale will allow developing strategies to increase participation and adherence to cardiac rehabilitation programs.

scholarly journals Translation, linguistic and cultural adaptation, reliability and validity of the Radboud Oral Motor Inventory for Parkinson's Disease – ROMP questionnaire

2018 ◽  
Vol 76 (5) ◽  
pp. 316-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monia Presotto ◽  
Maira Rozenfeld Olchik ◽  
Johanna G. Kalf ◽  
Carlos R.M. Rieder
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Intraclass Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Oral Motor

ABSTRACT Objective: To translate and linguistically and culturally adapt to Brazilian Portuguese, and verify the reliability and validity of the Radboud Oral Motor Inventory for Parkinson's Disease (ROMP). Methods: The ROMP was translated and retranslated, and the instrument reliability was verified by analyzing the internal consistency and the reproducibility of the intra-examiner retest. The final version was applied to 27 participants with Parkinson's disease. Results: Internal consistency was 0.99 for the total ROMP and 0.96 to 0.99 for the three domains. Intraclass correlation coefficients for reproducibility were 0.99 for the total ROMP and 0.93 to 0.99 for the subscales. The ROMP and its subscales correlated substantially with the Likert-type scale, as well as with the unified Parkinson's disease rating scale II and III items. Conclusion: The linguistic and cultural equivalence of the ROMP in Brazilian Portuguese is now available, with excellent reliability and validity.

Reliability and Validity of the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability Behavioral Tool in Assessing Acute Pain in Critically Ill Patients

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terri Voepel-Lewis ◽  
Jennifer Zanotti ◽  
Jennifer A. Dammeyer ◽  
Sandra Merkel
Keyword(s):  
Critically Ill ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Self Report ◽  
The Face ◽  
Critically Ill Adults ◽  
Ill Adults

Background Few investigators have evaluated pain assessment tools in the critical care setting.Objective To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (FLACC) Behavioral Scale in assessing pain in critically ill adults and children unable to self-report pain.Methods Three nurses simultaneously, but independently, observed and scored pain behaviors twice in 29 critically ill adults and 8 children: before administration of an analgesic or during a painful procedure, and 15 to 30 minutes after the administration or procedure. Two nurses used the FLACC scale, the third used either the Checklist of Nonverbal Pain Indicators (for adults) or the COMFORT scale (for children).Results For 73 observations, FLACC scores correlated highly with the other 2 scores (ρ = 0.963 and 0.849, respectively), supporting criterion validity. Significant decreases in FLACC scores after analgesia (or at rest) supported construct validity of the tool (mean, 5.27; SD, 2.3 vs mean, 0.52; SD, 1.1; P &lt; .001). Exact agreement and κ statistics, as well as intraclass correlation coefficients (0.67–0.95), support excellent interrater reliability of the tool. Internal consistency was excellent; the Cronbach α was 0.882 when all items were included.Conclusions Although similar in content to other behavioral pain scales, the FLACC can be used across populations of patients and settings, and the scores are comparable to those of the commonly used 0-to-10 number rating scale.

scholarly journals The Charcot-Marie-Tooth Functional Outcome Measure (CMT-FOM)

Neurology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 91 (15) ◽  
pp. e1381-e1384 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katy Eichinger ◽  
Joshua Burns ◽  
Kayla Cornett ◽  
Chelsea Bacon ◽  
Mary Lohse Shepherd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Outcome Measure ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Floor Effect ◽  
Charcot Marie Tooth ◽  
Functional Outcome Measure

ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility, reliability, and convergent validity of the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Functional Outcome Measure (CMT-FOM), a new performance-based measure assessing functional ability in adults with CMT disease.MethodsAdults with CMT type 1A (CMT1A) were recruited at the Universities of Rochester and Iowa. Participants were assessed using the CMT-FOM, CMT Exam Score (CMTES), and a symptom report. Test-retest reliability was examined using intraclass correlation coefficients, internal consistency using Cronbach α, and convergent and known-groups validity using Spearman rank analysis and the Mann-Whitney test.ResultsForty-three individuals (70% women; mean age 41, SD 14.9 years) participated. The CMT-FOM (mean 25.3 ± 8.7, range 12–44/52) was moderately correlated with the CMTES (ρ = 0.62; p < 0.0001) and exhibited acceptable reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.92) and internal consistency (Cronbach α = 0.81). The CMT-FOM discriminated between participants with clinically mild vs moderate-severe CMT1A. Participants with the mildest CMT1A who demonstrated a floor effect on the CMTES showed functional limitations on the CMT-FOM.ConclusionsThe CMT-FOM is well tolerated and showed no floor/ceiling effects in an adult CMT1A cohort matching those likely to enter upcoming clinical trials. It appears to be reliable, and our data support convergent and known-groups validity in adults with CMT1A. Longitudinal studies further examining the psychometric properties of the CMT-FOM and its responsiveness to change before its application in therapeutic trials are necessary.

scholarly journals French Stigma Scale: French translation and validation of a stigma scale to measure diabetes-related stigma

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanne Ouedraogo ◽  
Magnoudewa Pana ◽  
Mylène Tantchou Dipankui ◽  
Maman Joyce Dogba
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Internalized Stigma ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Stigma Scale ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Abstract Context: In recent years internalized stigma, or self-stigma, has been the focus of a number of studies in people living with chronic diseases and mental illness, as it can negatively impact access to care and quality of life. However, few studies have looked at self-stigma experienced by people living with diabetes, specifically among immigrants, a population with a higher risk of stigmatization. Furthermore, the majority of the tools used to measure this type of stigma are only available in English. In order to assess the level of self-stigma among francophone populations living with diabetes, it is imperative to possess a specific French-language tool allowing the measurement of self-stigma in this population. Objective: The aim of this study was to translate and validate a French version of the Self-Stigma Scale-Short (SSS-S), a tool for assessing internalized stigma, in the Canadian immigrant population living with diabetes. Methods: The reliability and validity of the French stigma scale were tested in a sample of 30 immigrant patients living with type 2 diabetes recruited using the volunteer method. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were performed to assess the factors formulated in the original scale, the SSS-S. To evaluate the psychometric properties of the scale, Cronbach's alpha was used to estimate internal consistency and intraclass correlation coefficients were used to assess reliability. Results: The total mean score of the scale obtained for the study sample was 16.57 (± 5.10), showing a low level of stigma. Analysis of the scores indicated good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.86) and excellent reliability (ICC = 0.94) for the full scale. The results of the exploratory factor analysis confirmed the original three-dimensional structure of the SSS-S, despite an unsatisfactory confirmatory factor analysis. (Pr > chi-squared of the base model < 0.05, RMSEA > 0.06, for both models). Conclusion: The French stigma scale is a valid and reliable tool that can be used to assess internalized stigma in patients living with diabetes.

Validation of Outcome Instruments for Pediatric Postthrombotic Syndrome: Introducing the Peds-VEINES-QOL, a New Health-Related Quality of Life Instrument

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Smith ◽  
Dianne Thornhill ◽  
Neil A. Goldenberg ◽  
Leonardo Brandão ◽  
Rhonda Knapp-Clevenger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Postthrombotic Syndrome ◽  
Health Related

Abstract Background There is need for validated outcome measures for postthrombotic syndrome (PTS) following pediatric venous thromboembolism (VTE), with a focus on quality of life (QoL). Aims This article assesses reliability and validity of two PTS and two QoL scales for children following lower extremity VTE. Methods Pediatric patients following lower extremity VTE were recruited from three thrombosis clinics. The Manco–Johnson (MJ) and the modified Villalta (MV) PTS scales were compared with each other and with the generic pediatric health-related QoL, PedsQL, and a newly developed pediatric venous-specific QoL, the Peds-VEINES-QOL. Results Eighty children following VTE and 60 healthy control children were enrolled. Internal consistency measured by Cronbach's α was high for the two QoL scales, and moderate for the two PTS scales. Inter-rater reliability using intraclass correlation coefficients was moderate to high for the MJ, MV, and Peds-VEINES-QOL, and moderate for the PedsQL. Evidence of high internal consistency by Cronbach's α coefficients, and moderate to high interitem correlations support the premise that a single construct was measured by each instrument. Correlations between the four instruments indicate convergent validity. Conclusion The MJ and MV scales detect similar outcomes in children following VTE. As used, the MJ is slightly more sensitive to QoL because a positive diagnosis requires pain which is the leading factor in reduced QoL following deep vein thrombosis. When using the MV, a requirement for pain or abnormal use to diagnose PTS would make the MV a better predictor of QoL.

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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