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Developmental Neurorehabilitation Aug 2018To describe the clinical properties and psychometric soundness of infant oral motor feeding assessments available for practice. (Review)
Review
PURPOSE
To describe the clinical properties and psychometric soundness of infant oral motor feeding assessments available for practice.
METHODS
A systematic review was conducted using six databases (PubMed, Ovid [Medline], CINHAL, EMBASE, psycINFO, and COCHRANE) to retrieve articles. Assessments were analyzed for their clinical characteristics and psychometric robustness.
RESULTS
Ten assessment tools were identified to meet the inclusion/exclusion criteria. Clinical properties of the tools varied from assessments which assessed oral feeding readiness, oral motor function, and pre-feeding skills for breast and/or bottle feeding. Psychometric evidence was found for seven assessment tools. The Neonatal Oral Motor Assessment Scale was found to be the most widely tested for psychometric soundness. The overall psychometric evidence was inconsistent and/or inadequate for the evaluative tools.
CONCLUSIONS
Findings from this systematic review demonstrate clinical usefulness of the tools based on their assessment properties, however additional studies are needed to further establish their psychometric soundness.
Topics: Bottle Feeding; Breast Feeding; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Neurologic Examination; Psychometrics; Sucking Behavior
PubMed: 28272918
DOI: 10.1080/17518423.2017.1289272 -
Clinical Rehabilitation Sep 2009To identify psychometrically robust and clinically feasible measurement tools of balance activity in people with neurological conditions to recommend for use in clinical... (Review)
Review
OBJECTIVE
To identify psychometrically robust and clinically feasible measurement tools of balance activity in people with neurological conditions to recommend for use in clinical practice.
DATA SOURCES
MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PEDro and AMED.
REVIEW METHODS
Independent reviewers selected and extracted data from articles that assessed the reliability, validity, sensitivity to change and clinical utility of measures of balance activity in adult neurological conditions. Quality assessment was based on Jorstad et al. Measures with 'good' psychometrics and > or =9/10 clinical utility scores were recommended.
RESULTS
Nineteen measurement tools were selected. Of these, the Brunel Balance Assessment, Berg Balance Scale, Trunk Impairment Scale, arm raise and forward reach tests in sitting and standing, weight shift, step/tap and step-up tests reached the required standards and are usable in clinical practice. The Brunel Balance Assessment and its associated functional performance tests have the additional advantages of being a hierarchical scale with established lack of redundancy.
CONCLUSION
The measurement tools identified above are psychometrically robust and feasible to use in clinical practice. Future objective measure development should consider the theoretical construct of the measure, the minimal detectable change and use in clinical populations other than stroke.
Topics: Disability Evaluation; Humans; Physical Examination; Postural Balance; Psychometrics; Reproducibility of Results; Stroke; Stroke Rehabilitation; Task Performance and Analysis
PubMed: 19656816
DOI: 10.1177/0269215509335018 -
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Mar 2014The aim of this study was to perform a standardized and systematic evaluation of the available evidence on multi-item shoulder-specific patient-reported outcome measures... (Comparative Study)
Comparative Study Review
BACKGROUND
The aim of this study was to perform a standardized and systematic evaluation of the available evidence on multi-item shoulder-specific patient-reported outcome measures that are applicable to a wide spectrum of disorders.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A systematic review was conducted in PubMed to identify articles with information regarding the development process, metric properties, and administration issues of shoulder-specific patient-reported outcome measures. Two experts independently reviewed all the articles identified for one instrument and applied the EMPRO (Evaluating Measures of Patient Reported Outcomes) tool, which was designed to assess the quality of attributes in a standardized way. An overall EMPRO score and 6 attribute-specific scores were calculated (range, 0-100) to describe the quality of instrument performance.
RESULTS
We identified 11 instruments and 112 articles (2-30 articles per instrument). The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) shoulder assessment, Simple Shoulder Test (SST), and Oxford Shoulder Score (OSS) were the best rated, with overall scores of 77.4 points, 72.6 points, and 69.7 points, respectively. They have been shown to be valid, reliable, and responsive, with a low administration burden. Acceptable results were also found for the Flexilevel Scale of Shoulder Function, Shoulder Pain and Disability Index, and Dutch Shoulder Disability Questionnaire, but some of their attributes need further evaluation.
CONCLUSIONS
Current evidence supports the use of the ASES, SST, or OSS. We recommend the SST for longitudinal studies or clinical trials, the Dutch Shoulder Disability Questionnaire for clinical practice to minimize administration burden, and the ASES or OSS to discriminate among patients' or groups' evaluations at one point of time.
Topics: Adult; Disability Evaluation; Evidence-Based Medicine; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Psychometrics; Quality of Life; Reproducibility of Results; Shoulder Injuries; Shoulder Pain; Surveys and Questionnaires; Treatment Outcome; Validation Studies as Topic
PubMed: 24406123
DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2013.09.029 -
Child: Care, Health and Development Mar 2024Numerous participation measurement tools targeting children and youth have been developed. Despite the translation of these tools into specific languages and cultures,... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
Numerous participation measurement tools targeting children and youth have been developed. Despite the translation of these tools into specific languages and cultures, the reliability and validity of the translated versions remain uncertain. To address this gap in knowledge, this study aims to identify tools for assessing the participation of children aged 5-18 years and to appraise the psychometric properties of their translated versions.
METHODS
Four electronic databases were searched for peer-reviewed studies published in English. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews guidelines was followed. Study titles and abstracts were screened by four independent reviewers. Data were extracted for both original and translated versions of eligible tools. Instrument quality assessments were performed using the Outcome Measures Rating Form Guidelines. Any discrepancies were resolved by consensus.
RESULTS
Out of the 31 measurement tools examined, 18 tools had at least one translated version available, and among those original measurement tools, a total of 58 translated versions were identified. The most widely translated tool was the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (12 languages), and the most frequently translated language was Chinese (7 tools). Most translated versions verified internal consistency and content validity. Only three translated versions were verified inter-rater reliability, and seven translated versions were tested criterion validity with the gold standard tools assessing participation of children (e.g., accelerometer, Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory and four 24-h recalls). None of the translated versions were tested for intra-rater reliability and responsiveness.
CONCLUSIONS
These findings can support the selection of psychometrically sound tools for children with disabilities, given their culture and language, and tool quality.
Topics: Humans; Child; Adolescent; Quality of Life; Surveys and Questionnaires; Reproducibility of Results; Translations; Psychometrics
PubMed: 38494984
DOI: 10.1111/cch.13248 -
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders Oct 2012Although item response theory (IRT) appears to be increasingly used within health care research in general, a comprehensive overview of the frequency and characteristics... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
Although item response theory (IRT) appears to be increasingly used within health care research in general, a comprehensive overview of the frequency and characteristics of IRT analyses within the rheumatic field is lacking. An overview of the use and application of IRT in rheumatology to date may give insight into future research directions and highlight new possibilities for the improvement of outcome assessment in rheumatic conditions. Therefore, this study systematically reviewed the application of IRT to patient-reported and clinical outcome measures in rheumatology.
METHODS
Literature searches in PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science resulted in 99 original English-language articles which used some form of IRT-based analysis of patient-reported or clinical outcome data in patients with a rheumatic condition. Both general study information and IRT-specific information were assessed.
RESULTS
Most studies used Rasch modeling for developing or evaluating new or existing patient-reported outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis patients. Outcomes of principle interest were physical functioning and quality of life. Since the last decade, IRT has also been applied to clinical measures more frequently. IRT was mostly used for evaluating model fit, unidimensionality and differential item functioning, the distribution of items and persons along the underlying scale, and reliability. Less frequently used IRT applications were the evaluation of local independence, the threshold ordering of items, and the measurement precision along the scale.
CONCLUSION
IRT applications have markedly increased within rheumatology over the past decades. To date, IRT has primarily been applied to patient-reported outcomes, however, applications to clinical measures are gaining interest. Useful IRT applications not yet widely used within rheumatology include the cross-calibration of instrument scores and the development of computerized adaptive tests which may reduce the measurement burden for both the patient and the clinician. Also, the measurement precision of outcome measures along the scale was only evaluated occasionally. Performed IRT analyses should be adequately explained, justified, and reported. A global consensus about uniform guidelines should be reached concerning the minimum number of assumptions which should be met and best ways of testing these assumptions, in order to stimulate the quality appraisal of performed IRT analyses.
Topics: Animals; Humans; Psychometrics; Rheumatic Diseases; Rheumatology
PubMed: 23114105
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2474-13-216 -
Midwifery Dec 2017patient satisfaction as an indicator of quality of care is becoming more and more important. The use of questionnaires is the most common method to evaluate satisfaction... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
patient satisfaction as an indicator of quality of care is becoming more and more important. The use of questionnaires is the most common method to evaluate satisfaction with maternity care. Despite the extensive variety of instruments available for this purpose, they vary widely in terms of their content and quality.
OBJECTIVES
to identify, assess and summarize the most recent and robust instruments available to measure woman and partner satisfaction with the overall package of care during the labour and birth of their baby within a hospital setting.
DESIGN
systematic review.
METHODS
sixteen electronic databases were consulted. The research also included hand searching references of identified articles. Studies were assessed by two independent reviewers. Inclusion criteria were that participants were mothers and their respective partners and that the questionnaire was a multidimensional instrument used for measuring satisfaction with care during the labour and birth of a baby. Furthermore, the psychometric properties related to construction, reliability and validity of the questionnaire had to be reported.
FINDINGS
seventeen studies were included. The majority of the questionnaires was developed within Europe and was disparate in terms of sample, items, dimensions and collection time. Most of them were limited to healthy women with low obstetric risk pregnancies. Only one instrument included partners as the subject of study. All questionnaires reported at least one aspect of reliability, content and construct validity.
CONCLUSIONS
there are a moderate number of instruments capable of measuring maternal satisfaction with the care received during labour and birth within a hospital setting. Our study provides an overview of the most up-to-date, valid and reliable tools available. Further investigations are needed in order to improve existing instruments by performing additional psychometric tests, considering more specific populations and assessing the satisfaction of the partner and mother jointly.
IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE
assessments of satisfaction with care during labour and birth are relevant to healthcare professionals, administrators and policy makers. Therefore, these instruments are able to assist them according to their specific needs.
Topics: Adult; Delivery, Obstetric; Female; Humans; Patient Satisfaction; Pregnancy; Psychometrics; Reproducibility of Results; Sexual Partners; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 28992553
DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2017.09.014 -
Occupational Medicine (Oxford, England) Oct 2013The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has defined six management standards representing aspects of work that, if poorly managed, are associated with lower levels of... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has defined six management standards representing aspects of work that, if poorly managed, are associated with lower levels of employee health and productivity, and increased sickness absence. The HSE indicator tool aims to measure organizations' performance in managing the primary stressors identified by the HSE management standards.
AIMS
The aims of the study are to explore how the HSE indicator tool has been implemented within organizations and to identify contexts in which the tool has been used, its psychometric properties and relationships with alternative measures of well-being and stress.
METHODS
Studies that matched specific criteria were included in the review. Abstracts were considered by two researchers to ensure a reliable process. Full texts were obtained when abstracts met the inclusion criteria.
RESULTS
Thirteen papers were included in the review. Using factor analysis and measures of reliability, the studies suggest that the HSE indicator tool is a psychometrically sound measure. The tool has been used to measure work-related stress across different occupational groups, with a clear relationship between the HSE tool and alternative measures of well-being. Limitations of the tool and recommendations for future research are discussed.
CONCLUSIONS
The HSE indicator tool is a psychometrically sound measure of organizational performance against the HSE management standards. As such it can provide a broad overview of sources of work-related stress within organizations. More research is required to explore the use of the tool in the design of interventions to reduce stress, and its use in different contexts and with different cultural and gender groups.
Topics: Humans; Job Satisfaction; Occupational Diseases; Occupational Exposure; Occupational Health; Psychometrics; Safety Management; Stress, Psychological; United Kingdom; Work
PubMed: 23847137
DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqt078 -
Neuropsychopharmacology Reports Dec 2023Problems associated with alcohol use are multidimensional with psychiatric, psychological, physical, and social aspects, which makes it challenging to choose appropriate... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
Problems associated with alcohol use are multidimensional with psychiatric, psychological, physical, and social aspects, which makes it challenging to choose appropriate assessment scales. However, there has been no systematic evaluation of existing alcohol scales.
METHODS
A systematic literature search was conducted for articles that assessed the psychometric properties of scales for alcohol use disorder on March 19, 2023, using Medline, EMBASE, and PsycINFO. Only scales whose original development papers were cited more than 20 times were included. The methodological quality and psychometric properties of the scales were evaluated using COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments. The overall rating of the scales were assessed with a score ranging from 0 to 18.
RESULTS
In total, 314 studies and 40 scales were identified. These scales differ widely in measurement methods, target populations, and psychometric properties. The overall mean score was 6.3, and only the following three scales received >9 points suggesting a moderate level of evidence: Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT), Alcohol Dependence Scale (ADS), and Short Alcohol Dependence Data Questionnaire (SADD). Measurement error and responsiveness were not evaluated or reported in the included scales.
CONCLUSIONS
Although the AUDIT, ADS, and SADD were rated the highest among the 40 scales, they showed, at most, a moderate level of evidence. These findings underscore the need to accumulate further evidence to assure the quality of the scales. It may be advisable to select and combine scales to meet the purpose of the assessment.
Topics: Humans; Alcoholism; Surveys and Questionnaires; Ethanol; Alcohol Drinking; Psychometrics
PubMed: 37392159
DOI: 10.1002/npr2.12363 -
Journal of Nursing Management Apr 2022To appraise the current instruments available for measuring the nursing work environment and re-examine the definition and construct of the nursing work environment. (Review)
Review
AIMS
To appraise the current instruments available for measuring the nursing work environment and re-examine the definition and construct of the nursing work environment.
BACKGROUND
A psychometrically sound instrument is fundamental to understanding and improving the nursing work environment. The nursing work environment is a complex construct, and its definition remains inconclusive. None of the instruments available is considered as the gold standard.
EVALUATION
A comprehensive searching was undertaken in August 2021 in six databases according to PRISMA. The COSMIN and modified GRADE were applied to assess the methodological quality and measurement properties of the instruments. Instruments were categorized into three levels. The definition and construct of nursing work environment were revisited.
KEY ISSUES
Forty-one studies (19 instruments) were included. One, fourteen, and four instruments are respectively appraised as A-, B- and C-level recommendation. Definition and eight labels of nursing work environment are identified.
CONCLUSION
This paper provides recommendations for selecting a proper instrument for the nursing work environment.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT
This study helps nurse managers to select instruments and understand the construct of the nursing work environment. The eight labels can be used as a reference for tailoring policy aimed at creating a favourable nursing work environment.
Topics: Humans; Nurse Administrators; Psychometrics; Reproducibility of Results
PubMed: 35146825
DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13559 -
International Journal of Environmental... Apr 2022This systematic review aimed to identify the physical/motor fitness tests for nursing home residents and to examine their psychometric properties. Electronic databases... (Review)
Review
This systematic review aimed to identify the physical/motor fitness tests for nursing home residents and to examine their psychometric properties. Electronic databases were searched for articles published between January 2005 and October 2021 using MeSh terms and relevant keywords. Of the total of 4196 studies identified, 3914 were excluded based on title, abstracts, or because they were duplicates. The remaining 282 studies were full-text analyzed, and 41 were excluded, resulting in 241 studies included in the review. The most common physical component assessed was muscle strength; 174 (72.2%) studies assessed this component. Balance (138 studies, 57.3%) and agility (102 studies, 42.3%) were the second and third components, respectively, most widely assessed. In this review, we also describe the most used assessment tests for each physical/motor component. Some potentially relevant components such as manual dexterity and proprioception have been little considered. There are few studies assessing the psychometric properties of the tests for nursing home residents, although the data show that, in general, they are reliable. This review provides valuable information to researchers and health-care professionals regarding the physical/motor tests used in nursing home residences, helping them select the screening tools that could most closely fit their study objectives.
Topics: Exercise; Muscle Strength; Nursing Homes; Physical Fitness; Psychometrics
PubMed: 35564453
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19095058