scholarly journals Validation of Chinese Version of SKT (Syndrom Kurztest): A Short Cognitive Performance Test for the Assessment of Memory and Attention

Diagnostics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 2253
Author(s):  
Yao Lu ◽  
Jingchao Hu ◽  
Mark Stemmler ◽  
Qihao Guo
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Roc Curves ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Memory And Attention

(1) Background: The SKT (Syndrom Kurztest) is a short cognitive performance test that consists of nine subtests and assesses deficits of memory and attention. This study was aimed at exploring the SKT target population in China and evaluating the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the SKT; (2) Methods: A total of 1624 patients aged over 60 years old were recruited in the Sixth People’s Hospital in Shanghai. The SKT raw scores were recorded. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was determined to assess the internal consistency reliability of the SKT. Principal factor analysis was performed to evaluate the factor structure of the SKT subtests. Correlation analyses were carried out to confirm the relationship between the modified SKT and standardized neuropsychological tests. The influence of age and educational years on SKT raw scores were detected using multiple regression analyses. Validations of the SKT subtests for detecting Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) from Negative Control(NC)(were determined by Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves; (3) Results: The internal consistency among the subtests’ scores was high: Cronbach’s α = 0.827. The SKT memory test provided a high predictive validity in detecting aMCI with a sensitivity of 90.1% and specificity of 79.3%. (4) Conclusions: Based on our experience with 1624 elderly patients in Shanghai, the Chinese version of SKT has good stability and may be a reliable and valid screening tool for detecting MCI.

scholarly journals Validation of Chinese Version of SKT (Syndrom Kurztest): A Short Cognitive Performance Test for the Assessment of Memory and Attention.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yao Lu ◽  
Jingchao Hu ◽  
Mark Stemmler ◽  
Qihao Guo
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Memory Test ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Old Patients ◽  
Memory And Attention

Abstract Aim: The SKT (Syndrom Kurztest) is a short cognitive performance test that consists of nine subtests and assesses deficits of memory and attention. It was aimed at exploring the SKT target population in China and to evalute the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of SKT.Method: A total of 1624 patients (599 cognitively normal controls, 359 subjectively cognitively impairment, 666 individuals with mild cognitive impairment) aged over 60 years old were recruited in the Sixth People’s Hospital in Shanghai. Cognitive screening tests (Chinese version of SKT, MMSE, MoCA-BC, ACE-III, AVLT, BVMT-R) and global functional tests (ECOG, ADL) were carried out. The SKT raw scores were recorded. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was determined to assess the internal consistency reliability of the SKT. Principal factor analysis was performed to evaluate the factor structure of the SKT subtests. Correlation analyses were carried out to confirm the relationship between the modified SKT and standardized neuropsychological tests. The influence of age and educational years on SKT raw scores were detected using multiple regression analyses. Validations of the SKT subtests for detecting MCI from NC were determined by Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves.Result: The internal consistency among the subtests’ scores was high: Cronbach’s α=0.827. The dimension reduction analysis showed the good factor structure of SKT subtests. Correlation analysis indicated the SKT raw scores of each subtest was negatively correlated with the corresponding MMSE and MoCA-B score. Correlation analysis revealed that age and education years were correlated to SKT raw scores (all p <0.001). We separated the participants into four subgroups according to educational years and age. Among the four groups, The old-old with higher educational level (group 4) had the largest area under the ROC curve (AUC) for SKT memory test, 0.821(95%CI: 0.747,0.876), with sensitivity 84.3% and specificity 62.1%. SKT memory test provided a high predictive validity in detecting aMCI with sensitivity 90.1% and specificity 79.3%.Conclusion: Based on our experience with 1624 old patients in Shanghai, the Chinese version of SKT has good stability which might be a reliable and valid screening tool for detecting MCI. However, test results must be interpreted with caution considered individuals’ age and educational level.

Psychometric Evaluation of the Nursing Stress Scale (NSS) Among Chinese Nurses in Taiwan

2007 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei-Hua Lee ◽  
William L. Holzemer ◽  
Julia Faucett
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Stress Reduction ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Nursing Stress ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

The purpose of this study was to translate the Nursing Stress Scale (NSS) into Chinese and test its reliability and validity among Chinese nurses in Taiwan. Potential participants were asked to self-administer a Chinese version of the NSS. The agreement estimation was used to determine the equivalence of the meaning between the Chinese and original English versions and was rated by five bilingual nurses as 92% accurate for the 34 items. The test-retest reliability for the NSS at 2 weeks was .71 (p = .022, n = 10). Internal consistency reliability and factor analysis were tested with 770 nurses from 65 inpatient units at a medical center in Taiwan. The internal consistency of the Chinese version of the NSS for an overall coefficient alpha is .91 for the total scale, and ranges from .67 to .79 for the subscales. The Chinese version of the NSS explains 53.77% of the variance in work stressors among Chinese nurses in Taiwan. Overall, the Chinese version of the NSS is internally consistent but may not be stable over 2 weeks. There was adequate evidence of the reliability and validity of the NSS-Chinese as an instrument appropriate to measure work stress among Chinese nurses. The translated NSS could be a useful tool for examining the frequency and major sources of stress experienced by Chinese nurses in hospital settings, and for the development of appropriate interventions for stress reduction.

Translation and validation of the Chinese version of the Cancer Stigma Scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (7) ◽  
pp. 1622-1630 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuan Ye ◽  
Hong-Yue Liu ◽  
Sheng-Rong Lu ◽  
Qing Zhai ◽  
Bo Yu
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Stigma Scale ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

PurposeTo test the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Cancer Stigma Scale (CASS).MethodsAfter translation, back-translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the CASS into Chinese (C-CASS), a random online survey of the general population in China was conducted. Reliability was analyzed by internal consistency (Cronbach’s α) and construct validity was analyzed by confirmatory factor analysis. The C-CASS was evaluated in a sample of 382 non-cancer patients through online format.ResultsThe study found that the C-CASS had satisfactory internal reliability (Cronbach’s α of the overall scale and six components was 0.88 and 0.70–0.89, respectively). Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the six-factor structure (χ2/df = 2.2, GFI = 0.91, CFI = 0.94, RMSEA = 0.056, SRMR = 0.065). Younger individuals and those who had less knowledge of cancer showed more negative attitudes towards cancer.ConclusionThe C-CASS had adequate internal consistency, reliability and indices of model fit, allowing its feasible use to assess levels of cancer stigma in Chinese populations.

Abstract 2173: Abbreviated 7-Item NIHSS for Inpatient Acute Stroke Management

Stroke ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Parreira ◽  
Julie Nauser
Keyword(s):  
Acute Stroke ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Recurrent Stroke ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Neurological Status ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Suitable Alternative ◽  
Motor Movement ◽  
Left And Right

Background: Each year, nearly 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke. To assess changes in neurological status during hospitalization, nurses are required to complete the 15-item National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), which is time consuming and therefore, may not be completed as thoroughly as it should. To ensure these patients are being effectively and adequately assessed, there is a need for an abbreviated NIHSS, which can be completed in a shorter time frame. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the merits of an abbreviated NIHSS using seven items considered to be key to determining changes in neurological status. Methods: Over a six month period, 100 scores from the 15-item NIHSS were collected on a sample of 92 acute care stroke patients who had a mean age of 64.2; 52% were female. Seven items were calculated, which included level of consciousness, left and right arm motor movement, left and right leg motor movement, speech fluency, and speech clarity. To assess internal consistency reliability of the 7-item NIHSS, Cronbach's α was computed. To assess criterion validity, the 7-item NIHSS and 15-item NIHSS were correlated using Pearson's r . Results: The 15-item NIHSS ranged from 1 to 37, with a mean of 8.6. The 7-item NIHSS ranged from 0 to 24, with a mean of 4.9. For the 7-item NIHSS, Cronbach's α was .82 and Pearson's r was .96 (p<.001), when correlated with the 15-item NIHSS. Conclusions: Assessment of the acute stroke patient using the 15-item NIHSS is time-consuming, and therefore, may be underutilized. An abbreviated 7-item NIHSS demonstrated satisfactory evidence of internal consistency reliability and criterion validity, when correlated with the 15-item NIHSS, suggesting the 7-item version may be a suitable alternative to the longer version. More psychometric testing is warranted to fully evaluate reliability and validity of the 7-item NIHSS.

scholarly journals Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Test for Respiratory and Asthma Control in Kids (TRACK) in preschool children with asthma: a prospective validation study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. e025378
Author(s):  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Liebin Zhao ◽  
Deyu Zhao ◽  
Zhimin Chen ◽  
Shenghui Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Asthma Control ◽  
Validation Study ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Children With Asthma

ObjectiveThe limited existing asthma control questionnaires that are available for children 5 years of age or younger in China mostly assess only the impairment domain of asthma control. Here, the English version of the Test for Respiratory and Asthma Control in Kids (TRACK) was translated into Chinese and validated for its application in asthma control in preschool children.DesignProspective validation study.Setting and participantsA total of 321 Chinese preschool children suffering from asthma completed the study from December 2017 to February 2018.MethodThe TRACK translation into Chinese employed the translation and back translation technique. The caregivers of the preschool children with asthma symptoms completed TRACK during two clinical visits over 4–6 weeks. Moreover, the physicians completed a Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA)-based asthma control survey at both visits. The utility of TRACK for assessing the change in asthma control status and its reliability and discriminant validity were evaluated.ResultsThe Chinese version of TRACK showed internal consistency reliability values of 0.63 and 0.71 at each visit, respectively (Cronbach’s α). The test–retest reliability was 0.62 for individuals whose GINA-based assessment results were the same at both visits (n=206). The TRACK scores for the children in the various asthma control categories were significantly different (p<0.001). Children recommended for increased treatment by the physicians had lower TRACK scores than those recommended for no change in treatment or decreased treatment (p<0.001).ConclusionThe study verifies the validity and reliability of the Chinese version of TRACK. Changes in the TRACK scores effectively reflected the level of asthma control in preschool children and guided further treatment strategies.Trial registration numberNCT02649803

scholarly journals A study of the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Nociception Coma Scale–Revised

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (8) ◽  
pp. 1112-1121
Author(s):  
Jing Wang ◽  
Haibo Di ◽  
Wen Hua ◽  
Liwen Cheng ◽  
Zhigang Xia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Disorders Of Consciousness ◽  
Chinese Version ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Validity Data ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Coma Scale ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Objective: The aim of the study was to check on the reliability and validity of the translated version of Nociception Coma Scale–Revised. Design: Prospective psychometric study. Setting: Rehabilitation and neurology unit in hospital. Subjects: Patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness. Interventions: None. Main measures: The original English version of the Nociception Coma Scale–Revised was translated into Chinese. The reliability and validity were undertaken by trained raters. Intraclass correlation coefficients were used to assess inter-rater reliability and test–retest reliability. Cronbach’s alpha test was used to investigate internal consistency. Spearman’s correlation was used to calculate concurrent validity. The Coma Recovery Scale–revised was used to assess the consciousness of patients. Results: Eighty-four patients were enrolled in the study. Inter-rater reliability of the Chinese version of Nociception Coma Scale–Revised was high for total scores and motor and verbal subscores and good for facial subscores. Test–retest reliability was high for total score and for all subscores. Analysis revealed a moderate internal consistency for subscores. For the concurrent validity, a strong correlation was found between the Nociception Coma Scale–Revised and the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability behavioral scale for all patients. A moderate correlation was found between the Nociception Coma Scale–Revised and the Coma Recovery Scale–revised scores for all patients. Conclusion: The Chinese version of Nociception Coma Scale–Revised has good reliability and validity data for assessing responses to pain in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness.

Assessment of Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Version of Heartland Forgiveness Scale

2012 ◽  
Vol 111 (2) ◽  
pp. 575-584 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asli Bugay ◽  
Ayhan Demir ◽  
Raquel Delevi
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Response Scale ◽  
Three Factor

The current study investigated the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Heartland Forgiveness Scale (HFS). The Turkish version of the HFS, the Ruminative Response Scale (RRS), and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) were administered to 796 Turkish university students (430 women, 366 men) with a mean age of 20.6 yr. ( SD = 2.1). Internal consistency reliability was calculated and Cronbach alpha coefficients ranged between .71 and .82. Criterion validity (Pearson correlation) between the HFS and other scales ranged from −.09 to .34. Additionally, a confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to assess the fit of the standard three-factor solution of the HFS. The results suggested that the Turkish version of the HFS had adequate internal consistency, criterion validity, and reflected the standard three-factor structure, indicating that it can be reliably used to measure forgiveness among a Turkish sample.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of the Indonesian version of tinnitus handycap inventory

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-42
Author(s):  
Jenny E. Bashiruddin ◽  
Widayat Alviandi ◽  
Alvin Reinaldo ◽  
Eka D. Safitri ◽  
Yupitri Pitoyo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Psychometric Validation ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Functional Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Validity Test ◽  
Psychometric Instrument ◽  
High Internal Consistency

Background: To translate and assess the validity and reliability of the Indonesian version of Tinnitus Handycap Inventory (THI) as an psychometric instrument for evaluating the quality of life in tinnitus patients. This instrument will support the clinicians to determine the appropriate tinnitus management for them.Methods: A cross-sectional psychometric validation study was performed to assess the internal consistency, reliability and validity of the Indonesian version of THI in 50 subjective tinnitus patients at ENT outpatient clinic of Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital between May-August 2010. 25 question items of original THI were translated, back-translated and validated using the transcultural validation by WHO.Results: The validity test demonstrated a significant correlation in the emotional and the catastrophic scale whilst there was no significant correlation in the functional scale for item F2 and particularly for item F15. Nevertheless, the validity test on the functional scale showed a good result. This study also showed high internal consistency and reliability for the total scale (Cronbach-α = 0.91)Conclusion: The evaluation result indicated that the reliability of adapted Indonesian version of the THI in our study is relatively high and could be applied in clinical examination or further otolaryngology study by both specialists and general physicians.

The Modified Interpersonal Relationship Scale: Reliability and Validity,

1993 ◽  
Vol 73 (3_part_1) ◽  
pp. 995-1004
Author(s):  
Jane L. Garthoeffner ◽  
Carolyn S. Henry ◽  
Linda C. Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Interpersonal Relationship ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Varimax Rotation ◽  
Scale Reliability

This study was designed to evaluate a modification of the Interpersonal Relationship Scale and to establish subscales representing dimensions of intimacy (N = 356). The initial self-report scale was tested for internal consistency reliability. Next, subscales were identified using principal components factoring with varimax rotation. Internal consistency reliability and concurrent validity of the modified over-all scale and subscales were examined. The modified scale and subscales provided reliable and valid measures of the quality of interpersonal relationships in young adults.

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