scholarly journals Development of the Dyskinesia Impairment Mobility Scale to Measure Presence and Severity of Dystonia and Choreoathetosis during Powered Mobility in Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (17) ◽  
pp. 3481 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saranda Bekteshi ◽  
Marco Konings ◽  
Ioana Gabriela Nica ◽  
Sotirios Gakopoulos ◽  
Inti Vanmechelen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Movement Disorders ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
Voluntary Activity ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Promising Tool ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

The majority of individuals with dyskinetic cerebral palsy cannot use powered mobility with a joystick, due to the lack of manual abilities by the severe presence of dystonia and choreoathetosis. Reliable measurements of these movement disorders is indispensable for good evaluation towards evidence–based insights during powered mobility. This study aimed to develop and assess the Dyskinesia Impairment Mobility Scale (DIMS), a video–based tool to measure presence and severity of dystonia and choreoathetosis during powered mobility. DIMS was measured for the neck and arms region during five mobility tasks. Interrater reliability, test–retest reliability, internal consistency and concurrent validity of the DIMS were assessed. Interrater reliability coefficients ranged between 0.68 and 0.87 for the total DIMS, and the dystonia and choreoathetosis subscales. Test–retest reliability was moderate to excellent (range 0.51–0.93) while Cronbach’s alpha was good (range 0.69–0.81) for the total scale and subscale scores. Concurrent validity showed during mobility tasks significant correlations with rest postures in the arm region, and with requested but voluntary activity in the neck region. The DIMS reliably measures the presence and severity of the movement disorders during powered mobility, increasing insights into the underlying mechanisms of independent mobility. This scale may therefore be a promising tool to evaluate mobility training.

Psychometric Properties of Functional Balance Assessment in Children With Cerebral Palsy

2008 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 745-753 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sue-Mae Gan ◽  
Li-Chen Tung ◽  
Yue-Her Tang ◽  
Chun-Hou Wang
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Motor Function ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Walking Speed ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Functional Balance ◽  
Sit To Stand ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background. Children with cerebral palsy often suffer from a lack of balance compared with typically developing children. Because balance capacity is relevant to functional activities, reliable and valid functional balance measures are crucial for the pediatric clinical setting. Objective. This study examined the reliability and validity of 3 functional balance measures. Methods. Thirty children aged 60 to 142 months with Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels of I to IV were recruited. For test-retest reliability, the same physical therapist administered the Functional Reach Test (FRT), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and Timed Up and Go (TUG) twice. For interrater reliability, the testing processes were video recorded and later scored by another therapist. For convergent validity, children with cerebral palsy received the Gross Motor Function Measures (GMFM), walking speed, and 10-second sit-to-stand test within 1 week and the results evaluated. Results. The 3 functional balance measures had excellent test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC] >0.95) and interrater reliability (ICC = 0.98-1.00). With regard to convergent validity, the BBS and the TUG were highly correlated with GMFM total score, walking speed, and the 10-second sit-to-stand test. The discriminate validity indicates that the FRT can distinguish children with cerebral palsy with different GMFCS levels, whereas the BBS total score and TUG failed to distinguish between children with cerebral palsy with GMFCS levels of I and II. Conclusion. The 3 functional balance measures are simple, valid, and reliable for examining children with cerebral palsy and are thus suitable for clinical practice.

scholarly journals The Schedule for the Assessment of Drug-Induced Movement Disorders (SADIMoD): test–retest reliability and concurrent validity

2000 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 285-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anton J. M. Loonen ◽  
Cees H. Doorschot ◽  
Dianne A. van Hemert ◽  
Marc C. J. M. Oostelbos ◽  
Arnold E. S. Sijben
Keyword(s):  
Movement Disorders ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Drug Induced ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

scholarly journals Η στάθμιση της κλίμακας CAN στον ελληνικό πληθυσμό και η εκτίμηση των αναγκών των χρονίως και σοβαρά ψυχικά πασχόντων

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Πενταγιώτισσα Στεφανάτου
Keyword(s):  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Whodas 2.0 ◽  
Camberwell Assessment Of Need ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Assessment Of Need

Σκοπός της μελέτης η οποία διενεργήθηκε ήταν να ελέγξει τις ψυχομετρικές ιδιότητες της ελληνικής μετάφρασης του Camberwell Assessment of Need (CAN), ενός εργαλείου το οποίο κατασκευάστηκε προκειμένου να εκτιμά σε ατομικό επίπεδο τις σύνθετες κλινικές, κοινωνικές και βασικές ανθρώπινες ανάγκες ατόμων με σοβαρή ψυχική διαταραχή. Για τη διεξαγωγή της μελέτης χρησιμοποιήθηκε η ελληνική μετάφραση της ερευνητικής έκδοσης του εργαλείου: CAN–R 3.0. Επιμέρους στόχοι της μελέτης ήταν: 1) να ελεγχθεί η αξιοπιστία μεταξύ βαθμολογητών (interrater reliability) και η αξιοπιστία ελέγχου-επανελέγχου (test-retest reliability) του εργαλείου, 2) να ελεγχθεί η συγχρονική εγκυρότητα (concurrent validity) του εργαλείου με την χρήση ως εξωτερικών κριτηρίων εργαλείων υποκειμενικής εκτίμησης της ποιότητας ζωής και της αναπηρίας - συγκεκριμένα με την χρήση των κλιμάκων WHOQOL-BREF και WHODAS 2.0, 3) να διερευνηθούν οι σχέσεις μεταξύ των αναγκών, της ποιότητας ζωής, της αναπηρίας/λειτουργικότητας & της ψυχοπαθολογίας, 4) να εντοπιστούν οι πιθανές διαφορές του προφίλ των αναγκών έτσι όπως εκτιμάται αφενός από τους ίδιους τους ασθενείς και αφετέρου από τους επαγγελματίες υγείας. Χορηγήσαμε το CAN-R σε δυο διαφορετικά χρονικά διαστήματα, με απόσταση 15 ημερών, σε 53 πάσχοντες από σχιζοφρένεια όπως και στους επαγγελματίες υγείας/ πρόσωπα αναφοράς, των ασθενών αυτών. Επιπλέον, στους 53 ασθενείς του δείγματός μας χορηγήσαμε τις κλίμακες WHOQOL-BREF, WHODAS 2.0 και PANSS. Σύμφωνα με τα ευρήματα της μελέτης μας: 1) προέκυψε ότι η ελληνική μετάφραση του CAN διαθέτει εξαιρετική αξιοπιστία μεταξύ βαθμολογητών και αξιοπιστία ελέγχου-επανελέγχου, 2) τεκμηριώθηκε ισχυρότερα η συγχρονική εγκυρότητα του CAN-R γενικότερα, δηλαδή η εδραίωση της δεν περιορίζεται αποκλειστικά στην ελληνική μετάφραση του εργαλείου, 3) βρέθηκε ότι όσο αυξάνει ο αριθμός των αναγκών που δεν καλύπτονται τόσο υποβαθμίζεται η ποιότητα ζωής των ασθενών, 4) οι στατιστικά σημαντικές αρνητικές συσχετίσεις που προέκυψαν μεταξύ αναγκών και αναπηρίας όπως και μεταξύ αναγκών και ψυχοπαθολογίας παραπέμπουν σε μια πιθανή αιτιολογική σχέση μεταξύ των ανωτέρω δεικτών θεραπευτικού αποτελέσματος 5) βρέθηκε υψηλή συμφωνία μεταξύ προσωπικού και ασθενών ως προς την εκτίμηση των αναγκών των τελευταίων σε αντίθεση με τα ευρήματα των περισσοτέρων προηγούμενων μελετών, πιθανά εξαιτίας της σταθερότητας της θεραπευτικής σχέσης και της συχνής παρακολούθησης για το 65% των υποκειμένων του δείγματός μας.O έλεγχος των ψυχομετρικών ιδιοτήτων του CAN-R απέδειξε ότι η ελληνική μετάφραση του εργαλείου διαθέτει εξαιρετική αξιοπιστία και εγκυρότητα. Η χορήγηση του CAN θα επιτρέψει την διεξαγωγή αξιόπιστων και έγκυρων εκτιμήσεων των αναγκών στον ελληνικό χώρο σε ερευνητικό επίπεδο και σε κλινικό επίπεδο. Η παρούσα μελέτη αλλά και όσες ακολουθήσουν με τη χρήση του CAN-R αναμένεται να συμβάλλουν στην ενίσχυση του κινήματος για την ισότιμη συμμετοχή των χρηστών των υπηρεσιών στη λήψη αποφάσεων, από τον θεραπευτικό σχεδιασμό σε ατομικό επίπεδο ως την χάραξη της κοινωνικής πολιτικής στο χώρο της ψυχικής υγείας, με απώτερο στόχο την διασφάλιση της ποιότητας ζωής τους. .

Validity and reliability of the Persian version of the Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (9) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Azade Riyahi ◽  
Mehdi Rassafiani ◽  
Zahra Nobakht ◽  
Hosseinali Abdolrazaghi ◽  
Rahmatollah Moradzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Classification System ◽  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Speech Therapists

Background/Aims The ability to eat and drink is the most important factor in health, survival and longevity. Children with cerebral palsy can suffer from severe dysphagia, which can lead to a high risk of aspiration and choking. As classifying eating and drinking ability in children with cerebral palsy is important in research and treatment, the aim of this study was to determine the cross-cultural validation and reliability of the Persian version of the Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System. Methods After translation procedures, the face validity, content validity, test–retest reliability and interrater reliability of the Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System were evaluated. In total, 130 parents of children with cerebral palsy and 34 therapists participated in the evaluation of the scale's reliability. The 73 boys and 57 girls with cerebral palsy were aged 3–20 years (mean age 4.4 years) and had various types of cerebral palsy. They were classified according to the Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System by both their parents and the therapists. Results The overall results indicated that the words and sentences used were simple, clear, understandable, relevant and necessary. The intraclass correlation coefficients for test–retest reliability for parents, occupational therapists and speech therapists were 0.98, 0.98 and 0.995, respectively. The interrater reliability between parents and occupational therapists was 0.96, between parents and speech therapists was 0.95, and between occupational therapists and speech therapists was 0.985. Conclusions The Persian version of the Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System seems to be valid and reliable. This system may be used to evaluate children with cerebral palsy.

scholarly journals Reliability and Feasibility of the Four Square Step Test for Use in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Pilot Study

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward James Gorgon ◽  
Gilbert Madriaga ◽  
Minerva Gomez-Cailao ◽  
Levin Abdon ◽  
Mary Boniquit
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Dynamic Balance ◽  
Standing Balance ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Four Square ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Purpose: The ability to maintain standing balance with a moving base of support and while making rapid postural adjustments is important for independence in various functional activities. Clinical tests and measures have not addressed this ability in children with disability. This pilot study examined the feasibility and reliability of the Four Square Step Test (FSST) as a test of dynamic balance in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Method: Four children with CP (Gross Motor Function Classification Scale levels I-II) were tested on the FSST by 3 assessors on the first occasion (interrater reliability) and repeat-tested by 1 assessor after 2 weeks (test-retest reliability). Six children with typical development (TD) were tested on a separate occasion to explore any between-group difference in performance. Results: The FSST was easy to setup, required no specialized equipment, could be completed in 5 minutes, and might be carried out by clinicians with limited experience in pediatric therapy. It demonstrated excellent interrater reliability (ICC = 0.832) and test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.979) in children with CP. Compared with FSST times for children with TD (mean = 9.12 ± 2.67 seconds), times for children with CP (mean = 18.38 ± 9.02 seconds) were significantly slower (p = 0.019, Mann-Whitney U = -2.345). Conclusions and Recommendations: The pilot study provides initial evidence on the potential usefulness of the FSST as a test of dynamic standing balance in children with CP. This warrants further investigation of the clinimetric properties of the FSST using an adequate sample size.

scholarly journals Psychometric properties of instruments to measure parenting practices and children’s movement behaviors in low-income families from Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Widjane Sheila Ferreira Goncalves ◽  
Rebecca Byrne ◽  
Pedro Israel Cabral de Lira ◽  
Marcelo Tavares Viana ◽  
Stewart G. Trost
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Parenting Practices ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Culturally Adapted ◽  
Total Movement ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Abstract Background Childhood obesity has increased remarkably in low and middle-income (LMIC) countries. Movement behaviors (physical activity, screen time, and sleep) are crucial in the development of overweight and obesity in young children. Yet, few studies have investigated the relationship between children’s movement behaviors and parenting practices because validated measures for use among families from LMIC are lacking. This study evaluated the psychometric properties of previously validated measures of young children’s physical activity, screen time, and sleep and parenting practices, translated and culturally adapted to Brazilian families. Methods A total of 78 parent-child dyads completed an interviewer-administered survey twice within 7 days. Child physical activity, sedentary time and sleep were concurrently measured using a wrist-worn accelerometer. Internal consistency and test-retest reliability was assessed using McDonald’s Omega and Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICC’s). Concurrent validity was evaluated by calculating Spearman correlations between parent reported child behaviors and accelerometer measured behaviors. Results Seventeen of the 19 parenting practices scales exhibited acceptable internal consistency reliability (Ω ≥ 0.70). Test-retest reliability ICC’s were acceptable and ranged from 0.82 - 0.99. Parent reported child physical activity was positively correlated with objectively measured total movement (rho= 0.29 - 0.46, p < .05) and energetic play (rho= 0.29 – 0.40, p < .05). Parent reported child screen time was positively correlated with objectively measured sedentary time; (rho = 0.26, p < .05), and inversely correlated with total movement (rho = - 0.39 – - 0.41, p < .05) and energetic play (rho = - 0.37 – - 0.41, p < .05). Parent reported night-time sleep duration was significantly correlated with accelerometer measured sleep duration on weekdays (rho = 0.29, p < .05), but not weekends. Conclusions Measurement tools to assess children’s movement behaviors and parenting practices, translated and culturally adapted for use in Brazilian families, exhibited acceptable evidence of concurrent validity, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability.

scholarly journals Psychometric Evaluation of the Persian Version of Barkley Adult Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Screening Tool among the Elderly

Scientifica ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mostafa Sadeghi ◽  
Homayoun Sadeghi-Bazargani ◽  
Shahrokh Amiri
Keyword(s):  
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Attention Deficit ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Tabriz City

Background. The Barkley Adult Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Rating Scale-IV (BAARS-IV) was developed, and it demonstrated good psychometric properties. The BAARS-IV includes 27 questions on the symptoms of adult ADHD. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the psychometric testing of the Persian version of BAARS-IV among the elderlies in Tabriz City. Method. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Tabriz City—in the west of Iran—in 2015 via enrolling of 121 old-aged people. We did the process of translation and adaptation of BAARS-IV and examined its concurrent validity, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability. Result. The BAARS-IV demonstrated good internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Correlations between the BAARS-IV and the CAARS-S: SV were high and evidence supporting concurrent validity was revealed. Cronbach’s alpha for the overall scale and subscales stood at 0.89, 0.81, 0.66, 0.56, and 0.82, respectively. Conclusion. The Persian BAARS-IV showed acceptable reliability and validity. BAARS-IV was determined to be composed of internally consistent and psychometrically sound items.

scholarly journals Criterion validity and reliability of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Hungarian short form against the RM42 accelerometer

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pongrác Ács ◽  
Réka Veress ◽  
Paulo Rocha ◽  
Tamás Dóczi ◽  
Bence László Raposa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Abstract Background Physical inactivity is a global phenomenon in European welfare countries. Proper monitoring is essential to measure the physical activity level of the population. Methods In the Hungarian cohort of the European Physical Activity and Sport Monitoring System (EUPASMOS) project, our participants (N = 598) completed sociodemographic questions and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire – short form (IPAQ-SF) survey. The validity and reliability of the subjective measurement tool were examined, IPAQ-SF outcomes were contrasted against triaxial RM42 accelerometer wore for 7 consecutive days. Results The IPAQ-SF showed moderate internal consistency (Cronbach Alpha = 0.647). The concurrent validity of the IPAQ-SF to triaxial accelerometer indicated a significant weak-to-moderate correlation (R = 0.111–0.338, p = 0.042; p < 0.001). The test-retest reliability showed a significant correlation between two measurements (R = 0.788–0.981, p < 0.001). Conclusion The Hungarian version of the IPAQ-SF had excellent test-retest reliability, but low-to-fair concurrent validity for moderate and vigorous physical activity, walking and sitting time, as compared to the objective criterion measure among Hungarian adults.

scholarly journals Adaptation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Chinese Counseling Competencies Scale-Revised

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Xia ◽  
William Ho Cheung Li ◽  
Tingna Liang ◽  
Yuanhui Luo ◽  
Laurie Long Kwan Ho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Counseling Competencies ◽  
Counselors In Training ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Objectives: This study conducted a linguistic and psychometric evaluation of the Chinese Counseling Competencies Scale-Revised (CCS-R).Methods: The Chinese CCS-R was created from the original English version using a standard forward-backward translation process. The psychometric properties of the Chinese CCS-R were examined in a cohort of 208 counselors-in-training by two independent raters. Fifty-three counselors-in-training were asked to undergo another counseling performance evaluation for the test-retest. The confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted for the Chinese CCS-R, followed by internal consistency, test-retest reliability, inter-rater reliability, convergent validity, and concurrent validity.Results: The results of the CFA supported the factorial validity of the Chinese CCS-R, with adequate construct replicability. The scale had a McDonald's omega of 0.876, and intraclass correlation coefficients of 0.63 and 0.90 for test-retest reliability and inter-rater reliability, respectively. Significantly positive correlations were observed between the Chinese CCS-R score and scores of performance checklist (Pearson's γ = 0.781), indicating a large convergent validity, and knowledge on drug abuse (Pearson's γ = 0.833), indicating a moderate concurrent validity.Conclusion: The results support that the Chinese CCS-R is a valid and reliable measure of the counseling competencies.Practice implication: The CCS-R provides trainers with a reliable tool to evaluate counseling students' competencies and to facilitate discussions with trainees about their areas for growth.

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