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Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) Aug 2020Aging is associated with a progressive decline in health, resulting in increased medical care and costs. Mobile technology may facilitate health self-management, thus...
Aging is associated with a progressive decline in health, resulting in increased medical care and costs. Mobile technology may facilitate health self-management, thus increasing the quality of care and reducing costs. Although the development of technology offers opportunities in monitoring the health of older adults, it is not clear whether these technologies allow older adults to manage their health data themselves. This paper presents a review of the literature on mobile health technologies for older adults, focusing on whether these technologies enable the visualization of monitored data and the self-reporting of additional information by the older adults. The systematic search considered studies published between 2009 and 2019 in five online databases. We screened 609 articles and identified 95 that met our inclusion and exclusion criteria. Smartphones and tablets are the most frequently reported technology for older adults to enter additional data to the one that is monitored automatically. The recorded information is displayed on the monitoring device and screens of external devices such as computers. Future designs of mobile health technology should allow older users to enter additional information and visualize data; this could enable them to understand their own data as well as improve their experience with technology.
Topics: Aged; Humans; Monitoring, Physiologic; Self Report; Self-Management; Smartphone; Telemedicine
PubMed: 32759801
DOI: 10.3390/s20154348 -
Journal of Clinical Psychology Jul 2022Shame is a transdiagnostic emotion of strong clinical and research interest. Yet, there is a lack of consensus on the definition and varying methods employed across... (Review)
Review
OBJECTIVE
Shame is a transdiagnostic emotion of strong clinical and research interest. Yet, there is a lack of consensus on the definition and varying methods employed across self-report measures, potentially affecting our ability to accurately study shame and examine whether clinical interventions to alter shame are effective. This paper offers a systematic review of self-report measures of generalized shame.
METHODS
PubMed, PsycInfo, and Web of Science were searched. Studies were included when they were available in English and the primary aim was to evaluate measurement properties of scales or subscales designed to measure generalized shame in adults.
RESULTS
Thirty-six papers examining 19 scales were identified, with measures of trait shame more common than state shame. Construct validity, internal consistency, and structural validity were relative strengths. Development and content validity studies were lacking and suffered from low methodological quality.
CONCLUSIONS
All measures evaluated needed additional research to meet criteria for recommended use.
Topics: Adult; Humans; Psychometrics; Reproducibility of Results; Self Report; Shame
PubMed: 34997972
DOI: 10.1002/jclp.23311 -
Clinical Child and Family Psychology... Jun 2021The crisis in child and adolescent mental health and wellbeing has prompted the development of school and community-based interventions to tackle negative emotions... (Review)
Review
The crisis in child and adolescent mental health and wellbeing has prompted the development of school and community-based interventions to tackle negative emotions towards the self. Providing an evidence-base for such interventions is therefore a priority for policy makers and practitioners. This paper presents the first systematic review of self-referential and self-report measures of negative emotions for use with non-clinical child/adolescent populations, and evaluation of their psychometric properties. A systematic search of electronic databases and grey literature was conducted. Peer reviewed articles that introduced a new measure or included psychometric evaluation of a negative self-referential emotion for children and/or adolescents were identified. Study characteristics were extracted, and psychometric properties rated using internationally recognised quality criteria. Initially, 98 measures designed for evaluating children and adolescents' negative self-referential emotions were found. Measures were primarily excluded if they were intended for clinical diagnosis or did not focus on self-referential emotions. The remaining eight measures (Brief Shame and Guilt Questionnaire; Self-Consciousness Scale-Children; Shame and Guilt Scale for Adolescents; Test of Self-Conscious Affect- Adolescents; The Child-Adolescent Perfectionism Scale [CAPS]; Child and Adolescent Dysfunctional Attitudes Scale Revised; Children Automatic Thoughts Scale [CATS]; Negative Affect Self-Statement Questionnaire) were organised into domains consisting of self-conscious emotions, self-oriented perfectionism and negative self-cognitions. Psychometric quality ratings identified the CAPS (Flett et al. in J Psychoeduc Assess 34:634-652, 2016) and the CATS (Schniering and Rapee in Behav Res Ther 40:1091-1109, 2002) as having the strongest psychometric qualities. However, all reviewed measures lacked full evaluation of essential psychometric properties. Our review revealed a paucity of self-referential emotional measures suitable for assessing adverse negative self-referential emotions in general child and adolescent populations. Measures suitable for use in non-clinical samples were identified, but these require further evaluation and/or new scale developments are needed. The psychometric findings and methodological issues identified will guide researchers and practitioners to make evidence-based decisions in order to select optimal measures.
Topics: Adolescent; Emotions; Guilt; Humans; Self Concept; Self Report; Shame
PubMed: 33544312
DOI: 10.1007/s10567-020-00339-9 -
Journal of Advanced Nursing Dec 2022To synthesize and evaluate the psychometric properties of self-report instruments that measure patient dignity. (Review)
Review
AIMS
To synthesize and evaluate the psychometric properties of self-report instruments that measure patient dignity.
DESIGN
A psychometric systematic review.
DATA SOURCES
A comprehensive search of studies published from inception until February 17, 2022, was performed using PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Scopus.
REVIEW METHODS
The methodological quality of the psychometric studies was evaluated following the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) guidelines.
RESULTS
Eleven self-report instruments that evaluate dignity were identified. For most instruments, psychometric properties, including reliability, cross-cultural validity, responsiveness, and measurement error, had not been adequately examined. The Patient Dignity Inventory (PDI), the Jacelon's Attributed Dignity Scale (JADS), and the Inpatient Dignity Scale (IPDS) had acceptable content validity, structure validity, and internal consistency to measure dignity among adult patients under palliative care, community-dwelling older adults, and inpatients receiving daily care.
CONCLUSION
The PDI, the JADS, and the IPDS are recommended for future clinical practice and research to measure dignity among adult patients under palliative care, community-dwelling older adults, and inpatients receiving daily care. Early identification of patients' dignity-related problems in nursing care can prevent negative health outcomes and help develop a timely intervention to promote patients' health and recovery.
IMPACT
Given that the psychometric properties of the existing self-report dignity instruments have not been systematically assessed, the present review utilized comprehensive methods according to COSMIN to evaluate and determine the most appropriate measure for research and practice. The PDI, the JADS, and the IPDS demonstrated satisfactory psychometric properties and are, thus, recommended for clinical and research applications. Nursing professionals can employ these instruments to assess and promptly identify dignity issues among both young and older adults in hospitals and communities.
Topics: Humans; Aged; Psychometrics; Self Report; Reproducibility of Results; Respect; Inpatients
PubMed: 36070196
DOI: 10.1111/jan.15436 -
Obesity Facts 2017People living with overweight and obesity often experience weight-based stigmatization. Investigations of the prevalence and correlates of weight bias and evaluation of... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
People living with overweight and obesity often experience weight-based stigmatization. Investigations of the prevalence and correlates of weight bias and evaluation of weight bias reduction interventions depend upon psychometrically-sound measurement. Our paper is the first to comprehensively evaluate the psychometric properties, use of people-first language within items, and suitability for use with various populations of available self-report measures of weight bias.
METHODS
We searched five electronic databases to identify English-language self-report questionnaires of weight bias. We rated each questionnaire's psychometric properties based on initial validation reports and subsequent use, and examined item language.
RESULTS
Our systematic review identified 40 original self-report questionnaires. Most questionnaires were brief, demonstrated adequate internal consistency, and tapped key cognitive and affective dimensions of weight bias such as stereotypes and blaming. Current psychometric evidence is incomplete for many questionnaires, particularly with regard to the properties of test-retest reliability, sensitivity to change as well as discriminant and structural validity. Most questionnaires were developed prior to debate surrounding terminology preferences, and do not employ people-first language in the items administered to participants.
CONCLUSIONS
We provide information and recommendations for clinicians and researchers in selecting psychometrically sound measures of weight bias for various purposes and populations, and discuss future directions to improve measurement of this construct.
Topics: Body Weight; Female; Humans; Language; Male; Obesity; Overweight; Prejudice; Psychometrics; Reproducibility of Results; Self Report; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 28601888
DOI: 10.1159/000475716 -
Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs Sep 2023Alcohol-impaired driving is a major contributor to motor vehicle crash deaths and injury. Many survey studies include self-report measures of alcohol-impaired driving,...
OBJECTIVE
Alcohol-impaired driving is a major contributor to motor vehicle crash deaths and injury. Many survey studies include self-report measures of alcohol-impaired driving, but no guidance is available to help researchers select from among available measures. The aims of this systematic review were to compile a list of measures that researchers have used previously, to compare performance between measures, and to identify the measures with highest validity and reliability.
METHOD
Literature searches of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science identified studies that assessed alcohol-impaired driving behavior through self-report. The measures from each study and, if available, indices of reliability or validity were extracted. Using the measures' text, we developed 10 codes to group similar measures and compare them. For example, the "alcohol effects" code refers to driving while feeling dizzy or lightheaded after drinking, and the "drink count" code pertains to the number of drinks someone consumed before driving. For measures with multiple items, each item was categorized separately.
RESULTS
After screening according to the eligibility criteria, 41 articles were included in the review. Thirteen articles reported on reliability. No articles reported on validity. The self-report measures with the highest reliability coefficients contained items from multiple codes, namely alcohol effects and drink count.
CONCLUSIONS
Self-report alcohol-impaired driving measures with multiple items evaluating distinct aspects of alcohol-impaired driving show better reliability than measures using a single item. Future work investigating the validity of these measures is needed to determine the best approach for conducting self-report research in this area.
Topics: Humans; Accidents, Traffic; Alcohol Drinking; Automobile Driving; Driving Under the Influence; Reproducibility of Results; Self Report; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 37096774
DOI: 10.15288/jsad.22-00435 -
Arthritis Care & Research Feb 2019To identify and evaluate the measurement properties of self-report physical activity instruments suitable for patients with osteoarthritis (OA).
OBJECTIVE
To identify and evaluate the measurement properties of self-report physical activity instruments suitable for patients with osteoarthritis (OA).
METHODS
We conducted a comprehensive 2-stage systematic review using multiple electronic databases, from inception until July 2018. In the stage 1 review, we sought to identify all self-report physical activity instruments used in individuals with joint pain attributable to OA in the foot, knee, hip, or hand. In the stage 2 review, we searched for and appraised studies investigating the measurement properties of the instruments identified. In both stages of the review, we screened all articles for study eligibility criteria, completed data extraction using the Qualitative Attributes and Measurement Properties of Physical Activity questionnaire checklist, and conducted methodology quality assessments using a modified COSMIN (COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments) checklist. Measurement properties for each physical activity instrument were evaluated and combined, using narrative synthesis.
RESULTS
In the stage 1 review, we identified 23 unique self-report physical activity instruments. In the stage 2 review, we identified 54 studies that evaluated the measurement properties of 13 of the 23 instruments identified. Instrument reliability varied from inadequate to adequate (intraclass correlation coefficient ≥0.7). Instrument construct and criterion validity assessment showed small to moderate correlations with direct measures of physical activity. Instrument responsiveness was assessed in only 1 instrument and was unable to detect changes in comparison to accelerometers.
CONCLUSION
Although many instruments were identified as being potentially suitable for use in patients with OA, none demonstrated adequate measurement properties across all domains of reliability, validity, and responsiveness. Further high-quality assessment of self-report physical activity instruments is required before such measures can be recommended for use in OA research.
Topics: Adult; Exercise; Humans; Osteoarthritis; Qualitative Research; Self Report
PubMed: 30320970
DOI: 10.1002/acr.23787 -
Drug and Alcohol Dependence Feb 2023Self-report measures can improve evidence-based assessment practices in substance use disorder treatment, but many measures are burdensome and costly, limiting their... (Review)
Review
BACKGROUND
Self-report measures can improve evidence-based assessment practices in substance use disorder treatment, but many measures are burdensome and costly, limiting their utility in community practice and non-specialty healthcare settings. This systematic review identified and evaluated the psychometric properties of brief, free, and readily accessible self-report measures of substance use and related factors.
METHODS
We searched two electronic databases (PsycINFO and PubMed) in May 2021 for published literature on scales, measures, or instruments related to substance use, substance use treatment, and recovery, and extracted the names of all measures. Measures were included if they were: (1) brief (25 items or fewer), (2) freely accessible in a ready-to-use format, and (3) had published psychometric data.
RESULTS
An initial search returned 411 measures, of which 73 (18%) met criteria for inclusion. Included measures assessed a variety of substances (e.g., alcohol, nicotine, opioids, cannabinoids, cocaine) and measurement domains (e.g., use, severity, expectancies, withdrawal). Among these measures, 14 (19%) were classified as psychometrically "excellent," 27 (37%) were rated as "good," 32 (44%) were "adequate."
CONCLUSIONS
Despite the shift toward evidence-based assessment in substance use disorder treatment in the last twenty years, key areas of public health concern are lacking pragmatic, psychometrically valid measures. Among the brief measures we reviewed, less than a fifth met criteria for psychometric "excellence" and most of these instruments fell into one measurement domain: screening for problematic substance use. Future research should focus both on improving the evidence base for existing brief self-report measures and creating new low-burden measures for specific substances and treatment constructs.
Topics: Humans; Self Report; Substance-Related Disorders; Delivery of Health Care; Psychometrics; Nicotine
PubMed: 36535096
DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2022.109729 -
Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and... Dec 2022Adherence has proved to have a positive influence on achieving plausible treatment outcomes. Self-report questionnaires are widely used in evaluating adherence, creating... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis Review
WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVES
Adherence has proved to have a positive influence on achieving plausible treatment outcomes. Self-report questionnaires are widely used in evaluating adherence, creating thus a high-powered research field. This review aims to provide an update of scales used in hypertension, which are compared and analysed against reliability and validity.
METHODS
PubMed, Web of Science and Cochrane Library were searched in May 2022 to identify studies. We extracted the study characteristics and evaluated their quality. A random-effects model with subgroup analysis was used to calculate estimates and heterogeneity parameters as well as regressions, funnel and forest plots. A bivariate model was selected to conduct validity analyses and draw receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Fifty-five articles were identified and classified into 22 different reliable and validated tools. Pooled analyses predicted an overall good Cronbach's alpha of 0.76 (95%CI:0.67-0.83), a good ICC of 0.8 (95%CI:0.72-0.86) and an excellent correlation coefficient of 0.91 (95%CI:0.86-0.95), which all showed high heterogeneity and slight detection of asymmetry. Regression analyses showed that only time and the number of items/scale type influenced significantly retest and alpha, respectively. Overall validity showed acceptable sensitivity of 0.65 (95%CI:0.53-0.75) and specificity of 0.57 (95%CI:0.47-0.67) with a good Area Under Curve (AUC) of 0.637. Upon comparison, four tools showed superiority over Morisky's scale.
WHAT IS NEW AND CONCLUSION
Adherence is a multi-dimensional phenomenon, which deems scales to be highly variable or complex; thus, complicating the selection process. Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale (ARMS) is the most promising free non-inferior alternative to Morisky, the most used scale.
Topics: Humans; Self Report; Reproducibility of Results; Hypertension; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 36401121
DOI: 10.1111/jcpt.13805 -
Psychology and Psychotherapy Dec 2018Self-criticism is a transdiagnostic process that has been attracting research and clinical interest. The accurate measurement of this construct is therefore crucial;...
PURPOSE
Self-criticism is a transdiagnostic process that has been attracting research and clinical interest. The accurate measurement of this construct is therefore crucial; however, there are currently numerous measures of self-criticism and no guidelines about which to use in different contexts. This systematic review evaluated the measurement properties of self-report questionnaires of self-criticism.
METHODS
OvidSP and Web of Science were used to search through multiple databases, and an initial grey literature search was completed. Studies were included when the main focus was to evaluate the measurement properties of English version of scales or subscales that aimed to measure self-criticism in an adult population. Both the methodological quality of included studies and the specific measurement properties were evaluated; these ratings were then combined into a best evidence synthesis.
RESULTS
Five scales and five subscales were identified, described in 16 papers. The scales were designed to measure different types of self-criticism including trait or repetitive self-criticism and self-criticism in response to difficult situations or as a mood regulation strategy. The majority of included studies were either rated as having poor methodological quality, or were given indeterminate or negative ratings for the measurement properties they reported. Questionnaire content varied depending on how the authors conceptualized self-criticism. Issues were also highlighted in relation to the checklist used to rate methodological quality.
CONCLUSIONS
Tentative recommendations were made about two measures of self-criticism based on existing evidence; future research is required. Furthermore, questionnaire choice should be based on the type of self-criticism being assessed.
PRACTITIONER POINTS
Self-criticism has been associated with a range of clinical difficulties including depression and eating disorders and is increasingly the focus of research, including treatment studies directly targeting self-criticism. Since different researchers have conceptualized self-criticism differently, a number of self-criticism self-report questionnaires have been developed that vary in terms of design, structure, and content. This systematic review identified and evaluated the measurement properties of self-report questionnaires of self-criticism and makes tentative recommendations about their use in clinical and research settings and areas for future research.
Topics: Evaluation Studies as Topic; Humans; Research Design; Self Report; Self-Assessment
PubMed: 29345799
DOI: 10.1111/papt.12171