Reliability And Validity of The Psychiatric Inpatient Patient Experience Questionnaire – Continuous Electronic Measurement (PIPEQ-CEM)

BackgroundThe increasing emphasis on patient-centred care has accelerated the demand for high-quality assessment instruments, but the development and application of measures of the quality of care provided for mental health have lagged behind other areas of medicine. The main objective of this study was to determine the psychometric properties of the Psychiatric Inpatient Patient Experience Questionnaire – Continuous Electronic Measurement (PIPEQ-CEM), which consists of large-scale measurements from a Norwegian population. The change from cross-sectional surveys to continuous measurements necessitated further validation of the instrument. The secondary objective was to develop a short version of the PIPEQ-CEM. MethodsThe data included responses from the first year of continuous measurement, and included adult inpatients (age ≥18 years) who received specialized mental healthcare from 191 different sections in Norway (n=3,249). Missing data, ceiling effects, factor structure and internal consistency levels were assessed. The short scale was developed by exploring missing items, ceiling effects, results from exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and item performance from item response theory (IRT) analyses.Results Psychometric testing supported previous results and illustrated that the PIPEQ-CEM comprises three empirically based scales with good internal consistency, reliability and validity, and covers structure and facilities, patient-centred interactions, and outcomes. A seven-item short form was developed, which provides an efficient approach for brief yet comprehensive measurements that can be applied in the future. ConclusionThe PIPEQ-CEM can be recommended for use in future national surveys that assess patient experience with inpatient psychiatric care in Norway and in other countries with similar healthcare systems. The short form can be applied where respondent burden and cognitive load are crucial issues. The obtained results illustrate the detailed information about an instrument that can be obtained using a combination of EFA, CFA and IRT.

Two Factor Authentication Berbasis SMS pada Layanan Single Sign-On Universitas Mataram

Keamanan merupakan bagian yang penting dalam hal transaksi elektronik. Sistem informasi di Universitas Mataram secara umum menggunakan metode username dan password untuk melakukan autentikasi (Single Factor Authentication - SFA). Metode SFA rentan dengan serangan brute force terhadap layanan Single Sign On (SSO). Untuk menangkal serangan brute force, penelitian ini mengusulkan implementasi Two Factor Authentication (TFA) berbasis SMS pada SSO. Penelitian ini menemukan pengujian yang dilakukan dengan melakukan analisa pada simulasi serangan brute force tidak dapat menembus akses dari akun pengguna. Pengujian lainnya dengan menggunakan metode User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) menemukan skor pada aspek Pragmatis adalah 1,927 (Excellent), pada aspek Hedonis adalah 1,667 (Excellent), dan secara keseluruhan adalah 1,797 (Excellent).

Usability of Video Observed Therapy with a Notification System to Improve Monitoring of Tuberculosis Treatment in Thailand (Preprint)

BACKGROUND In Thailand, the healthcare system has struggled to cope with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), resulting in directly observed therapy (DOT) for tuberculosis (TB) being de-emphasized. Video observed therapy (VOT) or, more specifically, the Thai VOT “TH VOT” system, was then developed to replace DOT. According to the pilot study, the system needed a notification to improve usability and user compliance. The updated version of the TH VOT system thus enabled LINE notifications. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to reassess the user compliance and usability of the updated TH VOT system. METHODS This study was conducted in Hat Yai and Meuang Songkhla districts in Songkhla Province, Southern Thailand. The system was used by not only TB patients but also TB staff as observers in primary health care settings. Some of the observers used the simulated VOT system instead of the actual system due to the lack of participating patients in their jurisdiction. After 30-day usage, VOT session records were analyzed to determine the compliance of the patients and observers. The User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) was administered to reassess the usability of the system and compare the ratings of the participants with the general benchmark scores of the UEQ. The results were summarized to reveal the user compliance and usability based on three groups: the patient, actual VOT observer, and simulated VOT observer. RESULTS Of the 19 observers, 10 were used the actual VOT, and the remaining 9 used the simulated VOT; there were also 10 TB patients. The patients, actual VOT observers, and simulated observers had about 80%, 65%, and 50% compliance, respectively, in terms of following the standard operating procedures every day. The scores of all groups on all dimensions were well above the average scores. There was no significant difference in any of the dimensional scores among the three groups. CONCLUSIONS The updated version of the TH VOT was deemed usable by both the patients and the healthcare staff. Compliance to use the system was high among the patients but moderate among the observers.

Implementation and Evaluation of User Experience on Mobile Augmented Reality Technology-Based Brochure Applications

Along with the spread of the COVID-19 virus which has an impact on new student admissions at various universities in Indonesia. This impact was also felt at the Politeknik Negeri Banjarmasin (POLIBAN) with the decline in the number of registrants and the public's interest in continuing higher education. So, we need a promotion that is not monotonous and must be innovative. Various kinds of technology have been created to support and facilitate all activities in various fields, one of which is in the field of promotional media. Promotion is very important for a university to offer or show the facilities and infrastructure contained in the university and show its quality. The purpose of this study is to implement mobile augmented reality technology as a POLIBAN promotional media solution and evaluate the user experience of the application. The research method used is the Extreme Programming (XP) development method and a technique for evaluating user experience using the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ). The results of the research conducted based on the results of the implementation stated that functionally all the features offered by the application can function properly and the results of the evaluation of user experience as a non-functional assessment of 50 respondents with an average value of 2.87 with an excellent predicate.

Estudio de la experiencia de usuario en los sistemas de gestión del aprendizaje

El uso de sistemas de gestión del aprendizaje (LMS) actualmente se ha tornado indispensable en el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje; es importante tomar en cuenta tanto la usabilidad como la experiencia de usuario en el diseño de estos sistemas, diversos autores han enfocado sus esfuerzos para construir guías de evaluación tanto de usabilidad como de experiencia de usuario (UX). El objetivo del presente trabajo es exponer las opiniones de seis docentes respecto a su satisfacción como usuarios de estos sistemas, junto con los resultados obtenidos de la aplicación del User Experience Questionnaire short version (UEQ-S) realizado a 12 estudiantes; lo anterior como parte del diagnóstico del problema de una investigación que sigue la metodología de investigación basada en diseño. El trabajo tiene un enfoque cualitativo, se interpretan las técnicas de análisis documental, entrevistas semiestructuradas y cuestionario UEQ-S. Entre los resultados obtenidos se encuentra que si bien la parte pragmática está mejor evaluada, es en los aspectos hedónicos en donde debe ponerse mayor atención. Se concluye que es imperativo tomar en cuenta factores de diseño ligados a lo hedónico y al diseño emocional, para generar una mejor satisfacción en los usuarios.

Translation and validation of the Norwegian version of the Injustice Experience Questionnaire

Objectives Perceived injustice is a theoretical construct comprising elements of loss, attribution of blame, and sense of unfairness. Patients with chronic pain often report high levels of perceived injustice, which can have negative impact on physiological and psychosocial aspects and treatment outcome. The Injustice Experience Questionnaire (IEQ) is a self-report 12-item questionnaire that shows good reliability and validity in patients with chronic pain. This study aimed to translate, validate, and expand the use of the Norwegian Injustice Experience Questionnaire (IEQ-N) to a chronic pain population. Methods A mixed-method approach was used to translate and validate the IEQ-N. It was forward-back translated, linguistically validated, and culturally adapted. Individual cognitive debriefing interviews (n=7) and a focus group interview (n=9) was used to explore the patients’ experience with- and understanding of the questionnaire. Statistical descriptive, correlational, factor- and regression analyses were used to investigate the IEQ-N validity, reliability, and factorial structure in a large registry sample (n=3,068) of patients with chronic pain. Results Patients with chronic pain found the IEQ-N relevant. Registry analyses supported that the IEQ-N had a one-factor structure. The internal consistency was high (Chronbach’s alpha=0.92). The construct validity was good, with moderate to strong significant univariate correlation (r=0.29–0.71) (p<0.05) between perceived injustice and related constructs of pain catastrophizing, pain severity, disability, psychological distress, and quality of life. Perceived injustice contributed with significant but small unique variance to pain-related factors (i.e., pain intensity, pain-related disability, psychological distress), but the additional contribution beyond pain catastrophizing was small (0.2–6.7%) (p<0.05). Conclusions Patients in the study found the questionnaire relevant for their situation, and easy to understand. This study provides a reliable and valid Norwegian tool to assess perceived injustice in patients with chronic pain. Ethical committee number REK sør-øst, 2016/1942.

A Phase 1, Dose-Ranging Study to Assess Safety and Psychoactive Effects of a Vaporized 5-Methoxy-N, N-Dimethyltryptamine Formulation (GH001) in Healthy Volunteers

5-Methoxy-N,N-Dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT) is a tryptamine with ultra-rapid onset and short duration of psychedelic effects. Prospective studies for other tryptamines have suggested beneficial effects on mental health outcomes. In preparation for a study in patients with depression, the present study GH001-HV-101 aimed to assess the impact of four different dose levels of a novel vaporized 5-MeO-DMT formulation (GH001) administered via inhalation as single doses of 2 (N = 4), 6 (N = 6), 12 (N = 4) and 18 mg (N = 4), and in an individualized dose escalation regimen (N = 4) on the safety, tolerability, and the dose-related psychoactive effects in healthy volunteers (N = 22). The psychedelic experience was assessed with a novel Peak Experience Scale (PES), the Mystical Experience Questionnaire (MEQ), the Ego Dissolution Inventory (EDI), the Challenging Experience Questionnaire (CEQ), and the 5-Dimensional Altered States of Consciousness Questionnaire (5D-ASC). Further aims were to assess the impact of 5-MeO-DMT on cognitive functioning, mood, and well-being. Higher doses of 5-MeO-DMT produced significant increments in the intensity of the psychedelic experience ratings as compared to the lowest 2 mg dose on all questionnaires, except the CEQ. Prominent effects were observed following single doses of 6, 12, and 18 mg on PES and MEQ ratings, while maximal effects on PES, MEQ, EDI, and 5D-ASC ratings were observed following individualized dose escalation of 5-MeO-DMT. Measures of cognition, mood, and well-being were not affected by 5-MeO-DMT. Vital signs at 1 and 3 h after administration were not affected and adverse events were generally mild and resolved spontaneously. Individualized dose escalation of 5-MeO-DMT may be preferable over single dose administration for clinical applications that aim to maximize the experience to elicit a strong therapeutic response.