scholarly journals The Development and Validation of a Generic Instrument, QoDoS, for Assessing the Quality of Decision Making

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronan Donelan ◽  
Stuart Walker ◽  
Sam Salek
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Generic Instrument ◽  
Development And Validation

scholarly journals Development and Validation of the Peptic Ulcer Scale under the System of Quality of Life Instruments for Chronic Diseases based on Classical Test Theory and Generalizability Theory

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
chonghua wan ◽  
Ying Chen ◽  
Li Gao ◽  
Qingqing Zhang ◽  
Peng Quan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Generalizability Theory ◽  
Classical Test Theory ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
The Social ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Quality Of Life Instruments

Abstract Background: Quality of life (QOL) for patients with Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is of interest worldwide and disease-specific instruments are needed for clinical research and practice. This paper focus on the development and validation of the PUD scale under the system of Quality of Life Instruments for Chronic Diseases (QLICD-PU) by the modular approach and both classical test theory and Generalizability Theory. Methods: The QLICD-PU is developed based on programmatic decision-making procedures, including multiple nominal and focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, and quantitative statistical procedures. Based on the data of 153 PUD inpatients, correlation analysis, factor analysis, t-test, and Generalizability Theory analysis (including generalizability study and decision study, ie. G-study and D-study) were used to assess the validity, reliability, and responsiveness of the scale. Results: When the popular scale health survey short form (SF-36) was used as the standard, correlation and factor analysis confirmed good construct validity and criterion-related validity of QLICD-PU. Except for the social domain (0.62), the internal consistency α of all domains is higher than 0.70. The overall score and the test-retest reliability coefficients (Pearson r and intra-class correlation ICC) in all domains are higher than 0.80 (0.77 in the social domain). After treatments, the overall score and scores of all domains have statistically significant changes (P <0.01), except for social impact and sexual function scores. The SRM (Standardized response mean) of domain-level scores ranges from 0.34 to 1.03. The G coefficient and reliability index (Ф coefficient) further confirm the reliability of the scale through more accurate variance components and decision-making information about changes in the number of items. Conclusions: The QLICD-PU can be used as a useful measurement to assess the quality of life of PUD patients with good psychometric characteristics and multiple advantages.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of the Peptic Ulcer Scale Under the System of Quality of Life Instruments for Chronic Diseases Based on Classical Test Theory and Generalizability Theory

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
chonghua wan ◽  
Ying Chen ◽  
Li Gao ◽  
Qingqing Zhang ◽  
Peng Quan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Generalizability Theory ◽  
Classical Test Theory ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
The Social ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Quality Of Life Instruments

Abstract Background: Quality of life (QOL) for patients with Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is of interest worldwide and disease-specific instruments are needed for clinical research and practice. This paper focus on the development and validation of the PUD scale under the system of Quality of Life Instruments for Chronic Diseases (QLICD-PU) by the modular approach and both classical test theory and Generalizability Theory. Methods: QLICD-PU is developed based on programmatic decision-making procedures, including multiple nominal and focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, and quantitative statistical procedures. Based on the data of 153 PUD inpatients, G and D studies using correlation analysis, factor analysis, t-test, and generalized theoretical analysis were used to assess the validity, reliability, and responsiveness of the scale.Results: When SF-36 was used as the standard, correlation and factor analysis confirmed good structural validity and standard-related validity of QLICD-PU. Except for the social domain (0.62), the internal consistency α of all domains is higher than 0.70. The overall score and the retest reliability coefficients (Pearson r and intra-class correlation ICC) in all domains are higher than 0.80 (0.77 in the social domain). After treatment, the overall scores and scores of all domains have statistically significant changes (P <0.01), except for social impact and sexual function scores. The SRM of field-level scores ranges from 0.34 to 1.03. The G coefficient and reliability index (Ф coefficient) further confirm the reliability of the scale through more accurate variance components and decision-making information about changes in the number of items.Conclusions: QLICD-PU can be used as a useful measurement to assess the quality of life of PUD patients with good psychometric characteristics and multiple advantages.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of the Peptic Ulcer Scale under the System of Quality of Life Instruments for Chronic Diseases based on Classical Test Theory and Generalizability Theory

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
chonghua wan ◽  
Ying Chen ◽  
Li Gao ◽  
Qingqing Zhang ◽  
Peng Quan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Generalizability Theory ◽  
Classical Test Theory ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
The Social ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Quality Of Life Instruments

Abstract Background: Quality of life (QOL) for patients with Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is of interest worldwide and disease-specific instruments are needed for clinical research and practice. This paper focus on the development and validation of the PUD scale under the system of Quality of Life Instruments for Chronic Diseases (QLICD-PU) by the modular approach and both classical test theory and Generalizability Theory. Methods: The QLICD-PU is developed based on programmatic decision-making procedures, including multiple nominal and focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, and quantitative statistical procedures. Based on the data of 153 PUD inpatients, correlation analysis, factor analysis, t-test, and Generalizability Theory analysis (including generalizability study and decision study, ie. G-study and D-study) were used to assess the validity, reliability, and responsiveness of the scale.Results: When the popular scale health survey short form (SF-36) was used as the standard, correlation and factor analysis confirmed good construct validity and criterion-related validity of QLICD-PU. Except for the social domain (0.62), the internal consistency α of all domains is higher than 0.70. The overall score and the test-retest reliability coefficients (Pearson r and intra-class correlation ICC) in all domains are higher than 0.80 (0.77 in the social domain). After treatments, the overall score and scores of all domains have statistically significant changes (P <0.01), except for social impact and sexual function scores. The SRM (Standardized response mean) of domain-level scores ranges from 0.34 to 1.03. The G coefficient and reliability index (Ф coefficient) further confirm the reliability of the scale through more accurate variance components and decision-making information about changes in the number of items.Conclusions: The QLICD-PU can be used as a useful measurement to assess the quality of life of PUD patients with good psychometric characteristics and multiple advantages.

scholarly journals Development and validation of the peptic ulcer scale under the system of quality of life instruments for chronic diseases based on classical test theory and generalizability theory

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chonghua Wan ◽  
Ying Chen ◽  
Li Gao ◽  
Qingqing Zhang ◽  
Peng Quan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Generalizability Theory ◽  
Classical Test Theory ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
The Social ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Quality Of Life Instruments

Abstract Background Quality of life (QOL) for patients with Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is of interest worldwide and disease-specific instruments are needed for clinical research and practice. This paper focus on the development and validation of the PUD scale under the system of quality of life instruments for chronic diseases (QLICD-PU) by the modular approach and both classical test theory and Generalizability Theory. Methods The QLICD-PU is developed based on programmatic decision-making procedures, including multiple nominal and focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, and quantitative statistical procedures. Based on the data of 153 PUD inpatients, correlation analysis, factor analysis, t-test, and Generalizability Theory analysis (including generalizability study and decision study, ie. G-study and D-study) were used to assess the validity, reliability, and responsiveness of the scale. Results When the popular scale health survey short form (SF-36) was used as the standard, correlation and factor analysis confirmed good construct validity and criterion-related validity of QLICD-PU. Except for the social domain (0.62), the internal consistency α of all domains is higher than 0.70. The overall score and the test–retest reliability coefficients (Pearson r and intra-class correlation ICC) in all domains are higher than 0.80 (0.77 in the social domain). After treatments, the overall score and scores of all domains have statistically significant changes (P < 0.01), except for social impact and sexual function scores. The SRM (Standardized response mean) of domain-level scores ranges from 0.34 to 1.03. The G coefficient and reliability index (Ф coefficient) further confirm the reliability of the scale through more accurate variance components and decision-making information about changes in the number of items. Conclusions The QLICD-PU can be used as a useful measurement to assess the quality of life of PUD patients with good psychometric characteristics and multiple advantages.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of the Peptic Ulcer Scale under the System of Quality of Life Instruments for Chronic Diseases based on Classical Test Theory and Generalizability Theory

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chonghua Wan ◽  
Ying Chen ◽  
Li Gao ◽  
Qingqing Zhang ◽  
Peng Quan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Generalizability Theory ◽  
Classical Test Theory ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
The Social ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Quality Of Life Instruments

Abstract Background: Quality of life (QOL) for patients with Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is of interest worldwide and disease-specific instruments are needed for clinical research and practice. This paper focus on the development and validation of the PUD scale under the system of Quality of Life Instruments for Chronic Diseases (QLICD-PU) by the modular approach and both classical test theory and Generalizability Theory.Methods: The QLICD-PU is developed based on programmatic decision-making procedures, including multiple nominal and focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, and quantitative statistical procedures. Based on the data of 153 PUD inpatients, correlation analysis, factor analysis, t-test, and Generalizability Theory analysis (including generalizability study and decision study, ie. G-study and D-study) were used to assess the validity, reliability, and responsiveness of the scale.Results: When the popular scale health survey short form (SF-36) was used as the standard, correlation and factor analysis confirmed good construct validity and criterion-related validity of QLICD-PU. Except for the social domain (0.62), the internal consistency α of all domains is higher than 0.70. The overall score and the test-retest reliability coefficients (Pearson r and intra-class correlation ICC) in all domains are higher than 0.80 (0.77 in the social domain). After treatments, the overall score and scores of all domains have statistically significant changes (P <0.01), except for social impact and sexual function scores. The SRM of domain-level scores ranges from 0.34 to 1.03. The G coefficient and reliability index (Ф coefficient) further confirm the reliability of the scale through more accurate variance components and decision-making information about changes in the number of items.Conclusions: The QLICD-PU can be used as a useful measurement to assess the quality of life of PUD patients with good psychometric characteristics and multiple advantages.

18: Measuring Quality-of-Life after Surgery: Development and Validation of the Convalescence and Recovery Evaluation (CARE)

2007 ◽  
Vol 177 (4S) ◽  
pp. 7-7
Author(s):  
Brent K. Hollenbeck ◽  
J. Stuart Wolf ◽  
Rodney L. Dunn ◽  
Martin G. Sanda ◽  
David P. Wood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Development And Validation

Evaluation of the Academic Setting in Spain 1This study was financed by the University of Oviedo.

1995 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Fernández ◽  
Miguel A. Mateo ◽  
José Muñiz
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Climate ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Academic Setting ◽  
Teaching And Research ◽  
Evaluation Questionnaire ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
The University

The conditions are investigated in which Spanish university teachers carry out their teaching and research functions. 655 teachers from the University of Oviedo took part in this study by completing the Academic Setting Evaluation Questionnaire (ASEQ). Of the three dimensions assessed in the ASEQ, Satisfaction received the lowest ratings, Social Climate was rated higher, and Relations with students was rated the highest. These results are similar to those found in two studies carried out in the academic years 1986/87 and 1989/90. Their relevance for higher education is twofold because these data can be used as a complement of those obtained by means of students' opinions, and the crossing of both types of data can facilitate decision making in order to improve the quality of the work (teaching and research) of the university institutions.

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