Concurrent Validity Analysis Research Articles

Comparison of the Reliability and Validity of Math Anxiety Scale with Different Scale Formats

The study compared the reliability and validity of the Math Anxiety Scale (MAS) in different scale formats: 5-point scale, checklist, visual analog scale, and 4-point scale. Specifically, it sought to assess the student’s level of math anxiety, determine the reliability coefficients of each scale format, test the concurrent validity against the standardized scale, and compare the extracted factors with the original MAS. The respondents were 67 students, a total enumeration from two sections of a laboratory school in La Trinidad, Benguet. The standardized MAS (5-point scale) was adopted and transformed into a checklist, visual analog scale, and 4-point scale. The tests were administered at three-day intervals. The findings indicated that students experienced a moderate level of math anxiety, with cognitive dimension substantially contributing to their anxiety. The visual analog scale demonstrated the highest reliability coefficient, followed by the 4-point scale, checklist, and 5-point scale, respectively. Concurrent validity analysis revealed that the visual analog scale exhibited the highest concurrent validity, followed by the 4-point scale and checklist, respectively. Based on the results, the majority of the students are experiencing a moderate level of math anxiety. Among the four scale formats, the visual analog scale provides the most reliable and valid responses to be used in measuring math anxiety among junior high school students with ages ranging from 11 to 13 years old.

Validation of the HeLD-14 functional oral health literacy instrument in a general population.

Oral health literacy (OHL) is recognized as an important determinant of oral outcomes. Measuring OHL with a valid and reliable instrument that accurately captures the functional nature of this construct across cultures is needed. The short version of the Health Literacy in Dentistry scale (HeLD-14) shows promise as an appropriate instrument due to its inclusion of comprehensive domains hypothesized to comprise OHL. While studies validating the instrument in several languages have occurred, the number of dimensions in the various analyses range from one to seven. Validation of the HeLD-14 in a general English-speaking population is also lacking. The purpose of this study was to explore and confirm the dimensionality of the HeLD-14 in a general US English-speaking population. The psychometric properties of HeLD-14 were evaluated in a sample of 631 participants attending the Minnesota State Fair. Construct validity was assessed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) followed by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on the data set split into two groups. Internal consistency reliability was assessed using the Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Concurrent validity was established between the HeLD-14 and the Oral Health Inventory Profile (OHIP-5) using Pearson's correlation. EFA found, and CFA reinforced, a unidimensional structure of the HeLD-14. Cronbach's alpha was acceptable at 0.92. Fit assessment also supported a unidimensional structure, comparative fit index = 0.992, Tucker-Lewis index = 0.991, root mean square error of approximation = 0.065, and standardized root mean square residual = 0.074. Concurrent validity analyses showed that the HeLD-14 correlated with the OHIP-5. The HeLD-14 is a unidimensional reliable and valid instrument for measuring the oral health literacy in the general US English-speaking adult population.

Valores normativos para el Cuestionario de Quejas Cognitivas para adultos entre 30 y 90 años

IntroductionThe Cognitive Complaints Questionnaire (CCQ) has proven to be a valid and reliable instrument according to expert judgment and concurrent validity analysis with objective measures, to assess people's cognitive complaints. This is important when considering them as a possible indicator of cognitive deterioration. In order to facilitate the interpretation and comparison of the results of the instrument, it is necessary not only that it present good psychometric properties, but also that it be standardized and regulated. ObjectiveGenerate normative values for the CCQ in a sample of adults between 30 and 90 years of age from Argentine. Subjects and methodQuantitative approach of instrumental type. The sample included 230 healthy people, residents in Argentina, with no psychiatric or neurological history. ResultsCorrelations were observed between the CCQ and age and years of formal education, for this reason the normative values of the CCQ were organized by groups according to age and years of formal education. For age groups were divided into 2, one from 30 to 70 years and the other from 71 to 90 years. And for the years of formal education, 3 groups were formed: less than 7 years, between 7 and 15 years, and more than 15 years. The analysis of the psychometric properties once again yielded very good internal consistency and validity indices. Normative values are presented. ConclusionThe CCQ is a useful instrument for exploring cognitive complaints.

Concurrent Validity and Reliability of the Sprint Force-Velocity Profile Assessed with K-AI Wearable Tech.

Establishing a sprint acceleration force-velocity profile is a way to assess an athlete's sprint-specific strength and speed production capacities. It can be determined in field condition using GNSS-based (global navigation satellite system) devices. The aims of this study were to (1) assess the inter-unit and the inter-trial reliability of the force-velocity profile variables obtained with K-AI Wearable Tech devices (50 Hz), (2) assess the concurrent validity of the input variables (maximal sprint speed and acceleration time constant), and (3) assess the validity of the output variables (maximal force output, running velocity and power). Twelve subjects, including one girl, performed forty-one 30 m sprints in total, during which the running speed was measured using two GPS (global positioning system) devices placed on the upper back and a radar (Stalker® Pro II Sports Radar Gun). Concurrent validity, inter-device and inter-trial reliability analyses were carried out for the input and output variables. Very strong to poor correlation (0.99 to 0.38) was observed for the different variables between the GPS and radar devices, with typical errors ranging from small to large (all < 7.6%). Inter-unit reliability was excellent to moderate depending on the variable (ICC values between 0.65 and 0.99). Finally, for the inter-trial reliability, the coefficients of variation were low to very low (all < 5.6%) for the radar and the GPS. The K-AI Wearable Tech used in this study is a concurrently valid and reliable alternative to radar for assessing a sprint acceleration force-velocity profile.

Heavy study investment in Spanish college students: psychometric properties of the studyholism inventories (SI-10 and SI-15) (Alta inversión en el estudio en estudiantes universitarios españoles: propiedades psicométricas de los inventarios de obsesión por el estudio — SI-10 y SI-15)

ABSTRACT Loscalzo and Giannini coined the term ‘Studyholism’ to define a new potential clinical condition associated with problematic overstudying. The Studyholism Inventory (SI-10) and the Studyholism Inventory — Extended Version (SI-15) are the instruments for its evaluation. We aimed to validate their Spanish translations and to define the SI-10 cut-off scores to screen the following types of student: engaged studyholic, disengaged studyholic, engaged student and detached student. We conducted Confirmatory Factor Analysis, convergent, divergent and concurrent validity analyses on 390 college students (M age = 30.34 ± 10.59). We found that the SI-10 and the SI-15 hold the factor structure and the good psychometric properties of the original versions. Also, the SI-10 cut-off scores for high and low Studyholism/Study Engagement arose as the same used for Italian students. Finally, Studyholism is widespread among Spanish college students, especially in the form of engaged Studyholism; hence, it deserves to be further studied in Spain.

The Validation of the Chinese (Cantonese) Version of the Patient Dignity Inventory in a Hong Kong Palliative Care Setting.

To assess and address a patient's dignity and dignity-related distress would greatly benefit patients who have advanced stage disease. The Patient Dignity Inventory (PDI) allows clinicians to identify sources of dignity-related distress for patients. The PDI should be evaluated for use in a local Chinese setting. To validate the Patient Dignity Inventory Hong Kong-Chinese (Cantonese) version (PDI-HK) and assess the psychometric properties in patients in an inpatient palliative setting in Hong Kong. The English version of the PDI was translated and back translated, then reviewed by a panel including a clinician, clinical psychologist, and nurse clinician. Recruited patients would complete the PDI-HK, the Chinese version of Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the McGill Quality of Life Questionnaire-Hong Kong (MQOL-HK), and the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale. Psychometric properties including internal consistency, concurrent validity, test-retest reliability, and factor analysis were tested. A total of 97 consecutive patients were recruited into the study. The mean PDI score was 51.85 (range 25-102). Cronbach's alpha was 0.953 (p < 0.001). Concurrent validity with the HADS and MQOL-HK questionnaire was established. Factor analysis showed four factors, namely Existential Distress, Physical Change and Function, Psychological Distress, and Support. These were similar to previous PDI validation studies. The PDI was translated into Chinese (Cantonese) and applied in an inpatient palliative care unit in Hong Kong, with adequate validity. The PDI-HK version can be further used in a larger Chinese population to assess and address dignity-related issues.

Cross-cultural validation of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale in Serbian postmenopausal women with knee osteoarthritis.

Translation and cross-cultural validation of the Serbian version of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (Srb-LEFS). This prospective cross-sectional study initially included 186 postmenopausal women aged 60 to 75 years who underwent an x-ray examination of both knees, along with body mass, body height, waist circumference, knee range of motion, and blood pressure measurements. The laboratory analyses included the evaluation of fasting glucose levels and lipid profile. All participants completed the LEFS, Lequesne index, and 36-Item Short-Form Survey-RAND. The analyses revealed good internal consistency (α = 0.95), good test-retest reliability, and a two-factor structure of the Srb-LEFS. Concurrent validity analysis confirmed a significant positive correlation between Srb-LEFS scores and the 36-Item Short-Form Survey-RAND Physical Functioning subscale ( r = 0.889, P < 0.0001), the Lequesne index ( r = -0.976, P < 0.0001), and the Numeric Rating Scale for pain ( r = -0.762, P < 0.0001). Convergent validity analyses revealed a statistically significant negative correlation between the Srb-LEFS scores and age ( r = -0.25, P = 0.006), body mass index ( r = -0.31, P < 0.01), and waist circumference ( r = -0.37, P < 0.0001). The Srb-LEFS scores were statistically significantly higher among participants that reported moderate physical activity levels, as well as those that had fewer comorbidities, minor structural knee damage, greater knee range of motion, and greater quadriceps femoris muscle strength. The Serbian version of the LEFS is feasible, valid, and reliable for use in both clinical practice and clinical studies to assess self-reported physical functioning in older individuals with knee osteoarthritis.

Psychometric Properties of the 14 Items Oral Health Impact Profile Questionnaire Translated into the Macedonian language.

Due to the consideration that oral/dental health is an important part of general health, well-being, and an individual's quality of life, the need for appropriate instruments assessing oral health-related quality of life is emphasized. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Oral health-related quality of life questionnaire consisting of 14 questions among the Macedonian language-speaking adults (OHIP-MAC 14). A total of 270 adults participated in the study. The reliability of the questionnaire was examined by testing the internal consistency and reproducibility (test-retest). The responsiveness of the instrument was tested by computing the pre-intervention and post-intervention OHIP-14 scores using the paired t-test followed by the determination of the effect-size. The two aspects of the construct validity were evaluated: concurrent validity and discriminative validity. A concurrent validity analysis confirmed that the instrument performed well. Discriminative validity also confirmed good psychometric properties (P<0.01). The ICC statistics and the Cronbach alpha coefficients indicated the appropriate reliability of the instrument for the included groups of participants. The responsiveness of the questionnaire was also acceptable (P<0.01) demonstrating the large effect-size of 1.43. The OHIP 14 MAC showed acceptable psychometric properties and can be recommended as a valuable instrument in assessments of the Oral health-related quality of life in the Republic of North Macedonia.

#2846 DEVELOPMENT OF THE JAPANESE VERSION OF THE BASEL ASSESSMENT OF ADHERENCE TO IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE MEDICATIONS SCALE

Abstract Background and Aims One of the major barriers for long-term transplant outcomes in kidney transplant recipients is medication non-adherence, which is a risk factor for de novo donor-specific antibody development leading to antibody-mediated rejection and graft loss. Identifying non-adherent patients is the first step in minimizing the risk of complications of medication non-adherence. However, to date, there is no validated Japanese self-report instrument to evaluate the MA for transplant patients. This study aimed to determine the reliability and validity of the Japanese version of the Basel Assessment of Adherence to Immunosuppressive Medications Scale (J-BAASIS). Method We conducted a single-center cross-sectional study for kidney transplant recipients who visited our hospital. The eligible and willing participants were randomly assigned to two groups, the J-BAASIS group and the J-BAASIS+MEMS group, with random numbers generated by computer. All participants filled out a questionnaire including the J-BAASIS (the first survey). They filled out a questionnaire again including the J-BAASIS in similar conditions during their following outpatient visit 4-6 weeks later (the second survey). The participants in the J-BAASIS+MEMS group took the methylprednisolone tablets daily using the MEMS until the second survey. We analyzed the reliability (test-retest reliability and measurement error) and validity of the J-BAASIS (concurrent validity with the medication event monitoring system (MEMS) and the 12-item Medication Adherence Scale) referring to the COSMIN Risk of Bias tool. Results A total of 106 kidney transplant recipients (the J-BAASIS group, 56; the J-BAASIS+MEMS group, 50) were included in this study. In the analysis of test-retest reliability, Cohen's kappa coefficient was 0.62. In the analysis of measurement error, the positive and negative agreement were 0.78 and 0.84, respectively. In the analysis of concurrent validity with the MEMS, sensitivity and specificity were 0.84 and 0.90, respectively. In the analysis of concurrent validity with the 12-item Medication Adherence Scale, the point-biserial correlation coefficient for the “medication compliance” subscale was 0.38 (p&amp;lt;0.001). Conclusion The J-BAASIS was determined to have good reliability and validity. Using the J-BAASIS to evaluate medication adherence may help clinicians to identify non-adherent transplant patients and institute appropriate corrective measures to improve transplant outcomes. Moreover, this study, which demonstrated the concurrent validity with the MEMS, the gold standard for measuring medication adherence, further strengthens the evidence for the psychometric properties of the original BAASIS.

The Multilevel Word Accuracy Composite Scale: A Novel Measure of Speech Production in Childhood Apraxia of Speech.

The Multilevel word Accuracy Composite Scale (MACS) is a novel whole-word measure of speech production accuracy designed to evaluate behaviors commonly targeted in motor-based intervention for childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). The MACS yields a composite score generated through ratings of segmental accuracy, word structure maintenance, prosody, and movement transition. This study examined the validity of the MACS through comparison to established measures of speech accuracy. Reliability was also examined within and between practicing speech-language pathologists (SLPs). The MACS was used to rate 117 tokens produced by children with severe CAS. Ratings were performed in the laboratory setting by two expert raters and by practicing SLPs (N = 19). Concurrent validity was estimated through comparison of expert MACS ratings (i.e., MACS score and each component rating) to measures of speech accuracy (percent phoneme correct and the 3-point scale) using correlational analyses. Reliability was examined between expert raters and across SLP raters using the intraclass correlation coefficient to examine interrater reliability of expert ratings, in addition to inter- and intrarater reliability of SLP ratings. Correlation analyses between MACS ratings (i.e., MACS score and component ratings) and existing measures of speech accuracy revealed small to large positive correlations between measures. Reliability analyses revealed moderate to excellent reliability for MACS ratings performed by expert raters and between (interrater) and within (intrarater) SLP raters. Analyses of concurrent validity indicate that the MACS aligns with established measures, yet contributes novel elements for rating speech accuracy. Results further support the MACS as a reliable measure for rating speech accuracy in children with severe speech impairment for ratings performed by expert raters and practicing clinicians.

Development of the Perceived Adjustment Scale in Close Relationships (PASCR) in Turkish Individuals: Validity and Reliability Study

The aim of this study was to develop The Perceived Adjustment Scale in Close Relationships (PASCR) that measure the perceived dyadic couple adjustment in close relationships. For this purpose, a two-stage scale development process was followed. In the first stage, exploratory factor analysis and reliability analysis were carried out on 308 participants, while the confirmatory factor analysis and concurrent validity analysis were conducted on 392 participants in the second stage. As a result of the explanatory factor analysis, the scale was found to have a six-factor structure and these factors are called relationship satisfaction, sexual adjustment, cognitive adjustment, social adjustment, origin family relationships, and conflict-compromise adjustment. The confirmatory factor analysis determined that this structure adapts to an acceptable level. Concurrent validity analysis shown that PASCR had a good level in terms of variables aimed at measuring. The developed scale and sub -factors were discussed in line with the relevant literature and suggestions for use were presented.

Development and validation of the Benevolent Sexism in the Workplace scale

AbstractBenevolent sexism is a set of attitudes towards women that are paternalistic and condescending but superficially kind, resulting in a host of negative intrapersonal and interpersonal consequences for its targets. While researchers have investigated benevolent sexism in general contexts for decades, only recently have researchers begun to explore the context of the workplace. This new focus on the workplace requires scale development and validation to appropriately measure the construct in this context. In line with this goal, the purpose of the study was to develop and validate the Benevolent Sexism in the Workplace (BSW) scale. Results from three studies indicated that the 19‐item BSW scale demonstrated robust initial evidence of reliability and validity. Specifically, Study 1 indicated that the BSW demonstrated the evidence of internal consistency and reliability across time, confirmed the predicted two‐factor structure through exploratory factor analysis and demonstrated that the scale predicted theoretically‐linked criterion variables. In Study 2, the results of the confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated the BSW factor structure found in Study 1 among a sample of working students, as well as examined additional, theoretically‐linked workplace criterion variables. Finally, in Study 3, the results of the confirmatory factor analysis and concurrent validity analyses provided additional support for the BSW factor structure and validity in a sample of working adults. Implications for theory and practice are discussed.

Evaluating the HCR-20V3 violence risk assessment measure with mentally disordered offenders and civil psychiatric patients in China.

The current prospective risk assessment study evaluated the application of the Chinese translation of the Historical-Clinical-Risk Management-20 Version 3 (HCR-20V3 ) in a sample of 152 offenders with mental disorders and civil psychiatric patients. The ratings of the presence and relevance of risk factors were compared, as well as summary risk ratings (SRRs), both across offenders and civil psychiatric patients, and across male and female sub-samples. Interrater reliability was consistently "excellent" for the presence and relevance of risk factors and for SRRs. Concurrent validity analyses indicated that HCR-20V3 was strongly correlated with Violence Risk Scale (from r=0.53 to 0.71). The results of predictive validity analyses provided strong support for the bivariate associations between the main indices of HCR-20V3 and violence within 6weeks, 7-24weeks, and 6months; SRRs added incrementally to both relevance and presence ratings across three follow-up lengths.

Commercial Smart Watches and Heart Rate Monitors: A Concurrent Validity Analysis.

Montalvo, S, Martinez, A, Arias, S, Lozano, A, Gonzalez, MP, Dietze-Hermosa, MS, Boyea, BL, and Dorgo, S. Smartwatches and commercial heart rate monitors: a concurrent validity analysis. J Strength Cond Res 37(9): 1802-1808, 2023-The purpose of this study was to explore the concurrent validity of 2 commercial smartwatches (Apple Watch Series 6 and 7) against a clinical criterion device (12-lead electrocardiogram [ECG]) and a field criterion device (Polar H-10) during exercise. Twenty-four male collegiate football players and 20 recreationally active young adults (10 men and 10 women) were recruited and participated in a treadmill-based exercise session. The testing protocol included 3 minutes of standing still (resting), then walking at low intensity, jogging at a moderate intensity, running at a high intensity, and postexercise recovery. The intraclass correlation (ICC 2,k ), and Bland-Altman plot analyses showed a good validity of the Apple Watch Series 6 and Series 7 with increased error (bias) as jogging and running speed increased in the football and recreational athletes. The Apple Watch Series 6 and 7 are highly valid smartwatches at rest and different exercise intensities, with validity decreasing with increased running speed. Strength and conditioning professionals and athletes can confidently use the Apple Watch Series 6 and 7 when tracking heart rate; however, caution must be taken when running at moderate or higher speeds. The Polar H-10 can surrogate a clinical ECG for practical applications.

Reliability and Validity of the Japanese Version of the Basel Assessment of Adherence to Immunosuppressive Medications Scale in Kidney Transplant Recipients.

We translated the BAASIS into Japanese and developed the Japanese version of the BAASIS (J-BAASIS) according to the International Society of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research task force guidelines. We analyzed the reliability (test-retest reliability and measurement error) and validity of the J-BAASIS (concurrent validity with the medication event monitoring system and the 12-item Medication Adherence Scale) referring to the COSMIN Risk of Bias checklist. A total of 106 kidney transplant recipients were included in this study. In the analysis of test-retest reliability, Cohen's kappa coefficient was found to be 0.62. In the analysis of measurement error, the positive and negative agreement were 0.78 and 0.84, respectively. In the analysis of concurrent validity with the medication event monitoring system, sensitivity and specificity were 0.84 and 0.90, respectively. In the analysis of concurrent validity with the 12-item Medication Adherence Scale, the point-biserial correlation coefficient for the "medication compliance" subscale was 0.38 (P < 0.001). The J-BAASIS was determined to have good reliability and validity. Using the J-BAASIS to evaluate adherence can help clinicians to identify medication nonadherence and institute appropriate corrective measures to improve transplant outcomes.

Psychometric evaluation of the 9-item Concise Health Risk Tracking - Self-Report (CHRT-SR9) (a measure of suicidal risk) in adolescent psychiatric outpatients in the Texas Youth Depression and Suicide Research Network (TX-YDSRN)

BackgroundThis study evaluated the psychometric properties of the 9-item Concise Health Risk Tracking Self-Report (CHRT-SR9), a measure of suicidality, in adolescent psychiatric outpatients. MethodsAltogether, 933 depressed or suicidal adolescents (12–20 years of age), receiving treatment at psychiatric outpatient clinics in Texas, completed the 16-item CHRT-SR at baseline and one month later. CHRT-SR9 was extracted from CHRT-SR16 using multigroup confirmatory factor analysis. Sex and age measurement invariance, classical test theory, item response theory (IRT), and concurrent validity analyses (against the suicidal ideation Item 9 of Patient Health Questionnaire-Adolescent (PHQ-A)) were conducted. ResultsThe CHRT-SR9 demonstrated excellent model fit with four factors (pessimism, helplessness, despair, and suicidal thoughts). Measurement invariance was upheld. Acceptable item-total correlations (0.56–0.80) and internal consistency (Spearman-Brown 0.78–0.89) were revealed. IRT analyses showed a unidimensional instrument with excellent item performance. Using the CHRT-SR9 total score as a measure of overall suicidality and comparing it against levels of PHQ-A Item 9, the mean (standard deviation) of CHRT-SR9 total score was 8.64 (SD = 5.97) for no-risk (0 on Item 9), 17.05 (SD = 5.00) for mild, 23.16 (SD = 5.05) for moderate, and 26.96 (SD = 5.24) for severe-risk (3 on Item 9). Significant differences (p-value<0.0001) indicated that CHRT-SR9 total score distinguished between levels of suicidal risk. Furthermore, CHRT-SR9 was sensitive to change over a one-month period. LimitationsWhether CHRT-SR9 predicts actual suicidal attempts in adolescents is not well defined. ConclusionThe CHRT-SR9 is an easy-to-administer, user-friendly self-report with good psychometric qualities which makes it an excellent screening measure of suicidal risk in adolescent psychiatric outpatients.

The 9-item Concise Health Risk Tracking - Self-Report (CHRT-SR9) measure of suicidal risk: Performance in adult primary care patients.

To evaluate the psychometric properties of a 9-item Concise Health Risk Tracking Self-Report (or CHRT-SR9) to assess suicidal risk in adult primary care outpatients. Overall, 369 adults completed the original 14-item version of CHRT-SR at baseline and within 4 months thereafter, from which the CHRT-SR9 was extracted using multigroup confirmatory factor analysis. Measurement invariance (across age and sex) and classical test theory characteristics of the CHRT-SR9 were evaluated. Concurrent validity was assessed by comparing CHRT-SR9 responses to those of the suicide item in the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), both cross-sectionally and as a change measure over time. Confirmatory factor analysis identified the CHRT-SR9 as the optimal solution. Factors included pessimism, helplessness, despair (2 items each) and suicidal thoughts (3 items). Measurement invariance held across sex and age groups, indicating that mean differences among sub-groups were real and not attributable to measurement bias. Classical test theory revealed acceptable item-total correlations overall (0.57-0.79) and internal consistency (Spearman-Brown from 0.76 to 0.90). Concurrent validity analyses revealed that the CHRT-SR9 can measure both improvement and worsening of suicidality over time. A PHQ-9 response of 0, 1, 2, and 3 on the suicide item corresponded to 7.82 (5.53), 16.80 (4.99), 20.71 (5.36), and 25.95 (7.30) (mean and SD) on CHRT-SR9 total score, respectively. The CHRT-SR9 is a brief self-report evaluating suicidality with excellent psychometric properties that is sensitive to change over time.

Psychometric properties of a new occupational therapy cognitive outcome measure for Thai older adults with cognitive impairments

Background: Occupational therapy (OT) cognitive interventions requires a standardised cognitive outcome measure to help explain the effectiveness of the interventions. Now, there is a lack of measures to use for Thai older adults with cognitive impairments. Therefore, a new Occupational Therapy Cognitive Outcome Measure (OTCOM) for Thai older adults with cognitive impairments was developed to support evidence-based OT cognitive interventions. Objectives: To examine the psychometric properties including internal consistency, inter-rater and intra-rater reliability, known-group construct validity, concurrent validity, and responsiveness of the OTCOM. Materials and methods: A prospective cohort design was used in this study. One hundred and ten older adults; sixty-one older adults with cognitive impairments and forty-nine older adults without cognitive impairments, were recruited. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was calculated for internal consistency. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to analyse rater reliability. Analyses of concurrent and known-group construct validity were done using Pearson correlation and independent t-test, respectively. Both effect size (ES) and standardised response mean (SRM) were calculated for responsiveness of the OTCOM. Results: The results showed good internal consistency (α=0.88), and excellent inter-rater and intra-rater reliability (ICC=0.99). A high correlation between the OTCOM and the Dynamic Lowenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment-Geriatric (DLOTCA-G) and the Thai Cognitive-Perceptual Test (Thai-CPT) was found, indicating good concurrent validity. There was a significant difference between older adults with cognitive impairments and without cognitive impairments, suggesting good construct validity by the known-group method. Responsiveness was shown as large ES and SRM in the total score. Conclusion: The OTCOM showed good psychometric properties, making it useful in OT practice after revisions

Psychological Distress and Perceived Burden in Parents of Korean Children With IgE-Mediated Food Allergy.

Food allergy (FA) can have a profound effect on quality of life (QoL), stress, and anxiety in the family. We aimed to validate the Korean version of the Food Allergy Quality of Life-Parental Burden (FAQL-PB) and identify factors related to the parental psychosocial burden of caring for children with FAs. Parents of children aged between 6 months and 17 years with immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated FAs from the Pediatric Allergy Department of five university hospitals in Korea were enrolled in the study. Parents were asked to complete the FAQL-PB, Food Allergy Independent Measure-Parent Form (FAIM-PF), Child Health Questionnaire-Parents Form 28 (CHQ-PF28), Beck's Anxiety Inventory, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 for depression. Statistical analyses included internal consistency, test-retest reliability, concurrent validity, discriminative validity, and logistic regression analyses. A total of 190 parents were enrolled. Social activity limitation was the item with the highest FAQL-PB scores. The Cronbach's α for each item was higher than 0.8. The test-retest reliability was good (intra-class correlation coefficient, 0.716; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.100-0.935). An increase in the FAQL-PB was significantly associated with an increase in the FAIM-PF (β = 0.765, P < 0.001) (concurrent validity). There was a positive correlation between parental burden, anxiety, and depression, while resilience was inversely correlated with parental burden (all P < 0.001). The total FAQL-PB score in parents of children who had experienced anaphylaxis was significantly higher than that in parents of children who did not experience it (P = 0.008). When adjusting for age, sex, and underlying diseases, anaphylaxis (β = 9.32; 95% CI, 2.97 to 15.68), cow's milk (CM) allergy (β = 8.24; 95% CI, 2.04 to 14.44), soybean allergy (β = 13.91; 95% CI, 1.62 to 26.20), higher anxiety (β = 1.05; 95% CI, 0.07 to 1.41), higher depression (β = 2.15; 95% CI, 1.61 to 2.69), and lower resilience (β = -0.42; 95% CI, -0.61 to -0.2) were significantly associated with greater parental burden in children with IgE-mediated FAs. FAQL-PB is a reliable and valid tool for use in Korea. Anaphylaxis, CM or soybean allergies, more anxiety and depression symptoms, and lower resilience are associated with poorer QoL in parents of children with FAs.

Psychometric Properties of the Chinese Version of the Brief Interpersonal Competence Questionnaire for Adolescents.

This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brief Interpersonal Competence Questionnaire (ICQ-15) administered to Chinese adolescents. A sample of 1705 adolescents (Mean age = 14.08, SD = 3.22, 46.5% male) completed a questionnaire including the Chinese version of the ICQ-15, as well as measurements of well-being, psychological resilience, and depression. To examine the psychometric properties of the ICQ-15, item analyses (item-total correlation and normality test), confirmatory factor analysis, concurrent validity analyses, multi-group analyses, and internal consistency analyses were performed. The results of the item analyses suggested a good item-total correlation, and the item scores were distributed approximately normally. The confirmatory factor analysis showed that the five-factor model had acceptable fit indices. The concurrent validity analyses indicated that the Chinese version of the ICQ-15 had a satisfactory concurrent validity. The multi-group analyses proved the measurement invariance across females and males, as well as participants in early, middle, and late adolescence. The ICQ-15 demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency reliability among Chinese adolescents. The ICQ-15 presents good psychometric properties and can be used to assess interpersonal competence in Chinese adolescents.