scholarly journals Psychometric properties of scales used for grading the severity of bronchial obstruction in pediatrics: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 115 (03) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Bronchial Obstruction

Psychometric Properties of Postpartum Quality of Life Questionnaires: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocol

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahereh Mokhtarian-Gilani ◽  
Nourossadat kariman ◽  
Hamid Sharif-Nia ◽  
Mahbobeh Ahmadi-Doulabi ◽  
Malihe Nasiri
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Risk Of Bias ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaires ◽  
General Quality

Abstract Background:The postpartum quality of life refers to women's understanding of their standing in the postpartum crisis that differs depending on their health status, social support, cultural status and values, attitudes, goals and standards. The present systematic review will identify, describe, and critically assess the psychometric properties of postpartum quality of life questionnaires.Methods/Design:A systematic review will be conducted in databases including PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and CINAHL from January 2000 to January 2020. The psychometric properties (validity and reliability) of the instruments used in the primary studies will be assessed, and the selection, methodological quality assessment and data extraction processes of the studies will be independently assessed by two reviewers with expertise in conducting systematic reviews, so as to minimize potential personal bias. Eligible resources are selected after any lack of consensus is put to debate.The risk of bias is assessed using the COSMIN RISK of Bias checklist, and to evaluate the quality of the studies, the protocol is written based on the PRISMA-P1 standards. The results of the studies will be judged based on good measurement properties, and the results of all the studies are qualitatively summarized to produce a reference for the general quality of the results. The general quality of the evidence will be determined using a modified GRADE method.Discussion:This study assessed the psychometric properties of questionnaires used for assessing postpartum quality of life and its results can be used to identify the most appropriate tool for health applications in measuring postpartum quality of life. Systematic review registration: reference number in PROSPRO CRD42020166301

Psychometric Properties of the Internet Addiction Test: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 473-484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sun Jae Moon ◽  
Jin Seub Hwang ◽  
Jae Yup Kim ◽  
Ah Lahm Shin ◽  
Seung Min Bae ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
The Internet

Psychometric Properties of the Patient-Specific Functional Scale in Patients with Low-Back Pathology: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. e20200042
Author(s):  
Goris Nazari ◽  
Pavlos Bobos ◽  
Steve Lu ◽  
Stephanie Reischl ◽  
Pedro H. Almeida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
Patient Specific ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Functional Scale ◽  
Patient Reported

Purpose: This systematic review and meta-analysis identifies, critically appraises, synthesizes, and meta-analyses the reported psychometric properties of the Patient-Specific Functional Scale (PSFS) in patients with low back pain or pathology. Method: The MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases were searched from their inception to September 2019. We included prospective measurement studies that reported on the psychometric properties (reliability, validity, responsiveness) of the PSFS in people with low back pain or pathology. We followed the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments 2018 guideline for systematic reviews. We performed both quantitative and qualitative syntheses in which the results were summarized on the basis of the reported measurement properties and study quality. Results: Ten eligible studies were included. The pooled PSFS reliability measure was excellent (intra-class correlation coefficient = 0.89; 95% CI: 0.75, 0.95). Validity measures displayed correlations that ranged from −0.47 to 0.69 when compared with other patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) or other tests. Eight studies had assessed the responsiveness of the PSFS. Effect sizes reported were large (≥ 0.91). Conclusions: The PSFS is a reliable, valid, and responsive PROM for patients with low back pain or pathology.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of Measures of substance use: A systematic review and meta-analysis of reliability, validity and diagnostic test accuracy

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenn-Milo Santos ◽  
Steffanie Strathdee ◽  
Nabila El-Bassel ◽  
Poonam Patel ◽  
Divya Subramanian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Positive Predictive Value ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Negative Predictive Value ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
The United States ◽  
Test Accuracy ◽  
Sensitivity Specificity

Abstract Background Synthesis of psychometric properties of substance use measures to identify patterns of use and substance use disorders remains limited. To address this gap, we sought to systematically evaluate the psychometric properties of measures to detect substance use and misuse. Methods We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of literature on measures of substance classes associated with HIV risk (heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy, alcohol) that were published in English before June 2016 that reported at least one of the following psychometric outcomes of interest: internal consistency (alpha), test-retest/inter-rater reliability (kappa), sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value. We used meta-analytic techniques to generate pooled summary estimates for these outcomes using random effects and hierarchical logistic regression models. Results Findings across 387 paper revealed that overall, 65% of pooled estimates for alpha were in the range of fair-to-excellent; 44% of estimates for kappa were in the range of fair-to-excellent. In addition, 69%, 97%, 37% and 96% of pooled estimates for sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value, respectively, were in the range of moderate-to-excellent. Conclusion We conclude that many substance use measures had pooled summary estimates that were at the fair/moderate-to-excellent range across different psychometric outcomes. Most scales were conducted in English, within the United States, highlighting the need to test and validate these measures in more diverse settings. Additionally, the majority of studies had high risk of bias, indicating a need for more studies with higher methodological quality.

scholarly journals Self-efficacy assessment tools for individuals with depression: protocol for a systematic review of the literature

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. e021895
Author(s):  
Marina Araújo Rosas ◽  
Tattiana Dias de Carvalho Cordeiro ◽  
Tatiana de Paula Santana da Silva ◽  
Ada Salvetti Cavalcanti Caldas ◽  
Carlos Eduardo de Souza Leão Ribeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
The Impact

IntroductionDepression is a common debilitating disease that affects individuals in all age groups. The impact of the diagnosis extends beyond the individual, with negative effects on mental health, physical health and social well-being. Self-efficacy has been referenced as an important aspect to the prognosis of mood disorders by conferring co-responsibility to the affected individual to face his/her health problems. Several assessment tools are found in the literature for measuring self-efficacy, but it is not yet clear which of these measures are more applicable to individuals with mood disorders, particularly depression. Thus, the aim of present study is to propose a systematic review to examine the psychometric properties and applicability of assessment tools designed to measure self-efficacy in individuals with symptoms and/or a diagnosis of depression.Methods and analysisThis protocol is reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols statement and the review will be reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. The evaluation of the psychometric properties of the health outcome measures will be conducted according to COSMIN guidelines. Two independent reviewers will perform the electronic searches in the PubMed, Web of Science, PsycInfo, SCOPUS and CINAHL databases, followed by the use of the ‘snowball’ strategy. The inclusion criteria will be (1) instrument validation studies, (2) developed with individuals of any age (3) with symptoms or a diagnosis of depression. Two independent reviewers will analyse the titles and abstracts of the articles retrieved during the search for pre-selection, followed by full-text analyses to determine inclusion in the review based on the eligibility criteria. Cases of a divergence of opinion will be resolved by a third reviewer. Descriptive analysis of the articles will be performed (data on participants, characteristics, psychometric properties and clinical usefulness of the assessment tools).Ethics and disseminationThe proposed systematic review will provide information on assessment tools employed to measure self-efficacy with regard to coping with depression, offering data on the psychometric properties, strong and weak points, and clinical applicability. As a secondary analysis of the literature, the approval of an ethics committee is not required.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42017078707

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of Measures of substance use: A systematic review and meta-analysis of reliability, validity and diagnostic test accuracy

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenn-Milo Santos ◽  
Steffanie Strathdee ◽  
Nabila El-Bassel ◽  
Poonam Patel ◽  
Divya Subramanian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Positive Predictive Value ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Negative Predictive Value ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
The United States ◽  
Test Accuracy ◽  
Sensitivity Specificity

Abstract Background Synthesis of psychometric properties of substance use measures to identify patterns of use and substance use disorders remains limited. To address this gap, we sought to systematically evaluate the psychometric properties of measures to detect substance use and misuse. Methods We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of literature on measures of substance classes associated with HIV risk (heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy, alcohol) that were published in English before June 2016 that reported at least one of the following psychometric outcomes of interest: internal consistency (alpha), test-retest/inter-rater reliability (kappa), sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value. We used meta-analytic techniques to generate pooled summary estimates for these outcomes using random effects and hierarchical logistic regression models. Results Findings across 387 paper revealed that overall, 65% of pooled estimates for alpha were in the range of fair-to-excellent; 44% of estimates for kappa were in the range of fair-to-excellent. In addition, 69%, 97%, 37% and 96% of pooled estimates for sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value, respectively, were in the range of moderate-to-excellent. Conclusion We conclude that many substance use measures had pooled summary estimates that were at the fair/moderate-to-excellent range across different psychometric outcomes. Most scales were conducted in English, within the United States, highlighting the need to test and validate these measures in more diverse settings. Additionally, the majority of studies had high risk of bias, indicating a need for more studies with higher methodological quality.

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