Multimodal Questionnaire Research Articles

Profiles of bullying, cyberbullying, and disinterest in reading among primary school learners in Spain

The most prominent roles played by schoolchildren in bullying and cyberbullying situations are those of aggressors, victims, and bystanders. These roles are characterised by differences in the school environment and their achievements. This study aimed to analyse the differences between the roles of those directly involved in bullying and cyberbullying (aggressors, victims, and bystanders) by examining their attitudes and interest in reading. Participants were 326 primary schoolchildren in Murcia, Spain (M = 8.98, SD = 0.84), of whom 53.1% were girls. A multimodal questionnaire on school interaction was used with an instrument on attitudes and reading interests. A latent profile analysis (LPA) was conducted and showed three profiles: a) low levels of aggressiveness and victimisation, b) high indices of aggressiveness, and c) high indices of victimisation. The results revealed differences in attitudes toward and interest in reading among the various profiles. The findings of the study can help customise educational programs by providing bullying and cyberbullying intervention and prevention methods based on the roles of victims, aggressors, and bystanders and their attitudes toward and interests in reading.

Food-Related Quality of Life and Its Predictors in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with dietary restrictions and food- and drink-driven daily life limitations. Food-related quality of life (FR-QoL) is still an under-addressed issue in IBD. We aimed to study determinants of FR-QoL in an IBD cohort, namely objective measures of disease activity. A cross-sectional case-control study was conducted in a Tertiary Hospital, including adult patients with IBD (cases) and blood donors or subjects referred for colorectal polypectomies (controls). Participants answered an anonymous multimodal questionnaire including sociodemographic and clinical data, the validated FR-QoL-29, and the SIBDQ tools. Patients' disease activity was previously assessed by a physician using symptom-based scores and biomarkers (Harvey-Bradshaw index, partial Mayo score, fecal calprotectin). A total of 239 patients with IBD and 126 controls were included. Patients with active disease had poorer FR-QoL than patients in remission (80.0 [56.0-99.0] vs. 103.5 [81.0-129.9], p < 0.001). Still, patients with IBD had significantly lower FR-QoL compared with controls (99.0 [76.0-126.0] vs. 126.0 [102.8-143.0], p < 0.001), irrespective of disease activity. FR-QoL correlated with health-related quality of life, measured by SIBDQ (r = 0.490, p < 0.001), and was significantly impaired by patients' depressive humor (84.0 [61.0-112.0] vs. 108.0 [88.0-130.5], p < 0.001). Globally, FR-QoL compromise was mostly related to persistent worries about food, concerns about food-related symptoms, and life disruption due to eating and drinking. Patients with IBD showed significant FR-QoL impairment, irrespective of disease type and activity. Related psychosocial factors, such as the patient's affective status and fear around eating, warrant a need for a multidisciplinary approach to IBD, including tailored nutritional counseling.

Neurosurgical enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programme for elective craniotomies: are patients satisfied with their experiences? A quantitative and qualitative analysis

ObjectiveTo evaluate patient satisfaction and associated predictors at discharge, as well as patient experience at 30-day follow-up, in a neurosurgical enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programme.DesignA single-centre, prospective, randomised controlled...

Sexual Quality of Life in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Multicenter, National-Level Study.

The impact of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on sexual health is a leading concern among patients. Most studies focus on sexual dysfunction rather than patient-perceived sexual quality of life (SQoL). We aimed to assess SQoL in IBD patients compared with healthy controls. This is a multicenter, cross-sectional study of IBD patients (n = 575 with Crohn's disease and n = 294 with ulcerative colitis), compared with healthy controls (n = 398), that used an anonymous self-administered questionnaire. This multimodal questionnaire included sociodemographic data and 4 validated instruments: Short IBD Questionnaire, Social Desirability Scale, Sexual QoL Questionnaire-Male/Female, Nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire. Inflammatory bowel disease patients reported lower SQoL (men: 77.29 vs 83.83; P < 0.001; women: 70.40 vs 81.63; P < 0.001) compared with controls. Among IBD patients, SQoL was positively correlated with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and negatively correlated with depression symptoms. Perianal disease was associated with lower HRQoL and higher incidence of depression, but only impacted SQoL in men. In linear regression analysis for men, SQoL was associated with age, marital status, and depression (β, -2.101; 95% confidence interval [CI], -2.505 to -1.696; P < 0.001). In women, SQoL was associated with depression (β, -1.973; 95% CI, -2.313 to -1.632; P < 0.001) only. Patients with IBD had impaired SQoL compared with healthy controls. Age, widow status, and depression were independent predictors of SQoL in men with IBD, whereas in women depression was the only independent predictor. Emotional and self-esteem issues were the main concerns reported by IBD patients regarding sexual health.

WS17-5 Validity and reliability of a novel multimodal questionnaire for the assessment of abdominal symptoms in people with cystic fibrosis (CFAbd-Score)

WS17-5 Validity and reliability of a novel multimodal questionnaire for the assessment of abdominal symptoms in people with cystic fibrosis (CFAbd-Score)

Validity and Reliability of a Novel Multimodal Questionnaire for the Assessment of Abdominal Symptoms in People with Cystic Fibrosis (CFAbd-Score).

For people with cystic fibrosis, validated patient-reported outcome measures for the assessment of the complex abdominal involvement are lacking. The objective of this study was to examine whether the CFAbd-Score, a novel questionnaire consisting of 28 items, meets the essential requirements (validity and reliability) for a patient-reported outcome measure according to US Food and Drug Administration recommendations. Content validity was assessed by recording the frequencies and severity of symptoms that occurred during the prior 2weeks in patients with cystic fibrosis (n = 116; aged ≥ 6years). Comparing the CFAbd-Score results obtained from patients with cystic fibrosis and healthy controls (n = 88), we determined known-groups validity. To explore the structure of the patient-reported outcome measure, a factor analysis was conducted. Internal consistency of the five extracted score domains was assessed using Cronbach's alpha. For test-retest reliability, a subgroup of patients (n = 43) was reevaluated and intra-class correlation coefficients were determined. The CFAbd-Score differentiated patients with cystic fibrosis from healthy controls with a large effect size (17.3 ± 1.1 vs. 8.0 ± 0.7 points; p < 0.001; Cohen's d = 0.85). Items, domains, and scores reflected the relevance to patients with cystic fibrosis and allowed a differentiation between subgroups of patients with cystic fibrosis (e.g., patients with and without abdominal pain, pancreatic sufficiency, and age groups). High item-domain loadings as well as good to excellent internal consistency and reproducibility (Cronbach's α = 0.70-0.92; intra-class correlation coefficient = 0.932, 95% confidence interval 0.874-0.963) indicated construct validity and reliability. The CFAbd-Score has successfully passed through key steps of the iterative process of patient-reported outcome measure development. Prospectively, the CFAbd-Score is proposed as a patient-centered instrument for monitoring abdominal symptoms and, most interestingly, for evaluating changes in symptoms with novel treatments such as cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator modulators. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03052283.

WS03.4 Comparing abdominal symptoms in cystic fibrosis patients and healthy controls with a novel multimodal questionnaire (CF-Abd Score)

WS03.4 Comparing abdominal symptoms in cystic fibrosis patients and healthy controls with a novel multimodal questionnaire (CF-Abd Score)

Red cell indexes made easy using an interactive animation: do students and their scores concur?

A good understanding of red cell indexes can aid medical students in a considerable manner, serving as a basis to unravel both concepts in red cell physiology and abnormalities associated with the same. In this study, we tried to assess whether an interactive animation was helpful in improving student comprehension and understanding of red cell indexes compared with conventional classroom teaching. Eighty-eight first-year MBBS students participated, of which 44 were assigned to group A and 44 were assigned to group B after randomization. After further creation of smaller groups, students were provided with 45 min to revise red cell indexes, after which they were required to complete a multimodal questionnaire. Group A subgroups used written material for revision, whereas group B subgroups had access to an interactive animation. After completion of the questionnaire, group A students also used the animation after which feedback was collected from all students. Efficacy of the animation to improve learning and retention was demonstrated, as group B students scored significantly higher than group A students on the questionnaire ( P = 0.0003). A clear majority of the students agreed/strongly agreed that the animation was easy to operate, conveyed important concepts efficiently, and improved their knowledge of related clinical aspects as well. From the results and feedback, we found that the animation was a simple, well-received model, which, by significantly improving student performance, corroborated our hypothesis that inclusion of interactive animation into student curriculum can advance their academic attainment, compared with didactic teaching alone.

Hacia la adaptación de una medida del acoso escolar mediante el Cuestionario Multimodal de Interacción Escolar (CMIE-IV) en una muestra mexicana

Bullying occurs in practically all sectors of society, in all contexts, social settings and local environments, from employment, education and leisure, which justifies its measurement and evaluation. This work aims to validate the structure of the Multimodal Questionnaire for School Interaction (CMIE-IV) in a sample from northern Mexico. A quantitative design was used, with explanatory scopes. The sample consisted of 703 children of basic education from the city of Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico, belonging to 77 educational institutions. The CMIE-IV was used to collect the data. The reliability of the instrument was .861 and the average correlation was positive with a value of .157. The indicators of goodness of fit of the confirmatory analysis showed adjustment in some of the indices. The data demonstrate stability and consistency for the exploration of harassment behaviors, both from victimization and victimizers.

Psychological dysfunctions in women with bronchial asthma

Background. The importance of psychosocial factors in the management of bronchial asthma (BA) is discussed in clinical guidelines, including in international and national clinical guidelines. However, a specific evaluation of their role as a cause of poor asthma control in susceptible patients is required. Aim. Assessment of psychological health of women with different levels of asthma control. Materials and methods. The study included 108 women with asthma observed in Saratov center for Allergology who were stratified into 3 groups according to the control level (good, partial, uncontrolled, according to GINA). In establishing a diagnosis of asthma, standard methods were used (medical history, symptoms, spirography). To assess the level of control, ACQ-5 (Asthma Control Questionnaire 5 items-self-administered) was used, to assess the quality of life, questionnaires AQLQ-S (Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire S); SF-36 (36-ltem MOS Short-Form Health Survey), a standardized and validated Russian version of the women’s health questionnaire WHQ (Women’s Health Questionnaire) were used; for psychological diagnosis and evaluation of social and personal competencies that contribute to the preservation and improvement of human health (the intellectual, personal, emotional, physical, social, creative, spiritual aspects), integrated multimodal questionnaire was used. The comparison was conducted with a control group of men with bronchial asthma, comparable in age and level of control. Results. Women with poorly controlled asthma had worse performance of AQLQ-S (combined median score of 3,43 instead of 5,13 in the group of good control; p < 0,05); all scales of the SF-36, including the general condition (43,48 against 55,07), role of physical (25,93 against 57,76) and emotional problems (43,83 against 64,37); at p < 0.05. According to the WHQ questionnaire (the inverse relationship: the higher the score, the lower the quality of life) in the group with poor control there is a high level of depression (mean 0,36 versus 0,24; p < 0,05); physical health problems are marked (0,47 against 0,27; p < 0,05). There is a very low selfestimation of their attractiveness in BA (0,71 and 0,64 for bad and good control, respectively). According to the integrated multimodal questionnaire, in both men and women with asthma almost identical results were obtained on the scales sensitive to manifestations of anxiety-depressive symptoms, emotional balance, scales of emotional skills, correlating with severe alexithymia and low capacity for reflection. Among women the proportion of individuals with high scores of intellectual functioning, strong-willed competence, goal-setting, and ability of making contacts was higher. Conclusion. The severity of asthma and disease control are closely linked with the psychological condition of the patient. Psychological dysfunctions are correlated with suboptimal BA control. It is important to understand psychological differences in women and to educate patients in both effective BA control and in establishing individualized asthma management strategies.There is a need for a multidisciplinary approach aimed at the identification and effective correction of asthma. The study of the psychological characteristics of personality and motivational sphere of the patient can help to optimize therapy, improve monitoring and prognosis of the disease.

Difficulties encountered by the general practitioner in the management of the elderly people in complex medical and psycho-social condition: role of mobile teams

Assessed the difficulties encountered by general practitioners in the care of the elderly with complex medical and psycho-social conditions, their knowledge of the geriatric network, the interest engendered by setting-up mobile community based geriatric units. The survey was both qualitative and quantitative and took the form of a telephone interview and a multimodal questionnaire (telephone interview, postal or email questionnaire) of general practitioners in the areas of Annecy, Grenoble and Roanne (France). Sixty five per cent of the 129 GPs contacted by telephone said the survey interested them. One hundred and eleven physicians replied to the questionnaire. The first priority for intervention of the mobile geriatric unit should be the management of the elderly with cognitive disorders and behavioural symptoms (43 replies) that pose the most problems for physicians. The mobile team should be available, and easy to contact rapidly. The request for intervention should be made by the GP (69 replies, 72.6%), by telephone (95 replies, 86%) and the visit made within the following 48 - 72 hours (60 replies, 67.4%). Our results confirm the existence of difficulties in the care the elderly people with complex conditions that justify experimentation of community mobile geriatric teams.

The Changing Face of Hallucination Research: The International Consortium on Hallucination Research (ICHR) 2015 Meeting Report.

This article reports on the Third Biennial Meeting of the International Consortium on Hallucinations Research, held in Melbourne, Australia, in October 2015. Following a public conference in which research findings were considered in relation to subjective experience and practice, 9 multidisciplinary working groups examined key current issues in progressing the conceptualization and research of hallucinations. Work group topics included: multicenter validation of the transdiagnostic and multimodal Questionnaire for Psychotic Experiences; development of an improved outcome measure for psychological therapies; the relationship between inhibition and hallucinations across multiple levels of explanation; hallucinations in relation to sleep phenomena; emotion and hallucinations; multiple interactions between the experience of self and hallucinations; interactions between language, auditory and memory networks; resting state networks including the default mode; and analyses arising from functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data-sharing. Major themes in hallucinations research identified during the meeting included (1) progression beyond the auditory verbal modality in schizophrenia to consider hallucinations across modalities and different populations; (2) development of new measures; (3) the central role of multisite collaboration through shared data collection and data pooling; (4) study of time-based and interactive models of hallucination; and (5) the need to increase the accessibility and availability of "real-life" interventions for people with persisting and distressing hallucinations.

A genre approach to impoliteness1 in a Spanish television talk show: Evidence from corpus-based analysis, questionnaires and focus groups

The aim of this paper is to conduct a contextually and culturally sensitive investigation of how impoliteness works in Peninsular Spanish discourse. This is achieved by adopting a genre-approach to im-politeness (Garcés-Conejos Blitvich, International Review of Pragmatics 2: 46–94, 2010), which argues that genre notions, as understood by Fairclough, Analysing discourse: Textual analysis for social research, Routledge, (2003), can anchor top-down (im-politeness2) and bottom-up (impoliteness1) analyses. The genre approach also accommodates institutional, polylogal, mediated forms of interaction, which are rarely accounted for in extant impoliteness models. The context in which use and interpretation of impoliteness is examined is a talk show on Spanish public television, La Noria (Tele Cinco), which is not only very popular with audiences, but also widely known for its adversarial style. For the analysis, a methodologically sophisticated experimental design is implemented. This design integrates (i) a terminological corpus-based analysis; (ii) a multimodal questionnaire (n = 100); and focus groups (n = 2). Results confirm that the seemingly default term descortesía (‘impoliteness’) may not be the most appropriate to refer to the phenomena under scrutiny. The multimodal questionnaire and the discourse analysis of the focus groups' interaction reveal highly variable and far from homogenous assessments of particular panelists' behaviors. Results further reveal that ideology and emotions play an important role in assessments of im-politeness, as does the co-constructed identity of participants. In contrast, intention appears not to be invoked as the basis of those assessments.

Automatically creating personalised exercises based on student profiles

Course Marker (CM - previously called Course Master), is a CAA system that marks programming code and diagrams and is a reengineered version of the Ceilidh system. It has been used in many higher institutions around the world, including at its developers' base, the School of Computer Science &amp; IT, at the University of Nottingham. CM allows teachers to set exercises, and students to submit their solutions to these exercises. Upon each submission, students obtain immediate marks and detailed feedback from the system [4].The system has been well received and is excellent at marking exercises. However it can be extended in a variety of ways. This paper describes such an enhancement based on customising the questions to individual students by generating a personalised set of questions. Currently, all students are given the same set of exercises.To improve the learning environment, the idea is to use tailored multi-modal questionnaires. Firstly new types of question have been added to CourseMarker functionality. Initially these are the fixed response type of question such as multiple choice and multiple answer. Later more sophisticated types based on the full power of CourseMarker will be added. These are combined with currently available programming exercises and diagram based questions into a multi-modal questionnaire consisting of multiple types of question.Initially the questions in a given questionnaire are fixed by the teacher and pre-selected from a question bank. The next step is to allow the system to choose a set of questions dynamically from the question bank so as to give each student a different questionnaire.A major enhancement to this, and the main thrust of the research, is to tailor each questionnaire individually to each student at an appropriate level of difficulty for that students' ability. That is we will generate personalised exercises for each student, according to some individual student profile.Metadata for the students' profile, such as their background, their current level of knowledge on pre-requisite and current topics and subjects, and their preferred or best learning modes, are to be stored in a user model [2]. All this information can be obtained by interacting with applications such as Knowledge Tree [3] and WHURLE [1] and by using the outcome of earlier questionnaires.This poster presentation will explain the work involved to incorporate these enhancements.

A multi-modal questionnaire for stress.

This paper presents data regarding the Strain Questionnaire (SQ), a 48-item scale designed to measure self-report levels of behavioral, cognitive, and physical stress complaints. A heterogeneous sample of 412 adults completed the SQ, and correlational, reliability, factor analytic and validity data are reported. Results suggest that the items reflect a wide range of content which show high internal consistency on each of the three subscales and the total SQ. Test-retest reliability demonstrated satisfactory temporal stability of the scales. Factor analysis of the SQ produced eleven orthogonal factors. The most salient factor was "cognitive/behavioral strain" which highlights the necessity for including these variables in self-report surveys of stress. Future research needs are also discussed.