Reliability Of Turkish Version Research Articles

Motives for Caffeine Consumption Questionnaire (MCCQ): validity and reliability of Turkish version

ObjectivesThe aims of this study are to make the Turkish validity and reliability of the scale that explain why caffeine intake. Additionally, it is crucial to highlight that the adaptation of the scale involved a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to validate its structure and the need for this adaptation in the Turkish context.Materials and methodsThe study was carried out with a total of 200 university students, comprised of 93.5% female and 6.5% male participants, with a mean age of 21.74 ± 6.15 years who were actively studying in the faculties of the universities who accepted to participate voluntarily in the study were included. The Turkish version of the Motives for Caffeine Consumption Questionnaire (MCCQ) scale and the MCCQ was used as the data collection tools. To evaluate the statistical analysis findings, the margin of error was taken as 5%. The entire application was carried out with the R-project software. CFA was used to test the adaptation of the MCCQ scale from English to Turkish.ResultsThe alpha internal consistency coefficient for the whole scale was calculated as 0.959. Just like the original scale, the Turkish version shows a six-factor structure: habit, alertness, mood, social, taste, and symptom management. In MCCQ-TR, it showed a low level of positive correlation with Yale Food Addiction Scale (YFAS). For the final scale with 23 items and 6 sub-dimensions, it was determined that the fit indices were at an acceptable level, and the internal consistency was highly reliable for all sub-dimensions and the total scale.ConclusionsIt has been determined that the Turkish version of the MCCQ is a valid and reliable measurement tool to operationalize the motives of caffeine consumption and to reveal possible differences in the motives regarding gender, age, and the type of caffeinated products consumed. The use of CFA in adapting the scale ensures the robustness of the structural validity in the Turkish context, making this adaptation a valuable contribution to the field.

Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of diabetes-39 in Turkish patients with type 2 diabetes

Purpose To translate Diabetes-39 quality of life scale (D-39) into Turkish, to accomplish a cross-cultural adaptation, to demonstrate validity and reliability of Turkish version (D-39-TR). Methods A total of 214 patients with type 2 diabetes were included, with an average age of 52.59 ± 14.83, a female/male ratio of 51/49%. Internal consistency and test–retest reliability were assessed by Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), respectively. For structural validity, factor analysis was used. The SF-36 was used for convergent validity, and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) was used for differential validity. Results The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was over 0.70 for all subscales of D-39-TR and it was 0.93 for whole D-39-TR. No problematic items were detected in the scale. The ICC for test–retest reliability was 0.91 (95% CI 0.91–0.94). The test–retest consistency for the total score was r = 0.94, p < 0.001. D-39-TR was explained by five factors. The ratio of explaining the total variance of these 5 factors was determined as 53.97%. SF-36 (r=−0.48, p < 0.001) and HbA1c values (r = 0.31, p < 0.001) were moderately correlated with total score of D-39-TR. A significant difference was found between QoL values of patients with poor and good glycemic control (p < 0.001). Conclusion Turkish version of D-39 is a reliable and valid scale for measuring QoL in patients with type 2 diabetes. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION The Turkish version of the Diabetes-39 (D-39) is a valid and reliable questionnaire and can be used in patients with type 2 diabetes. The Turkish version of the D-39 offers a useful tool for better identifying quality of life of patients with type 2 diabetes who are at risk for adverse outcomes. The Turkish version of the D-39 can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of attempts to increase quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Hot Flash Related Daily Interference Scale: Validity and Reliability of Turkish Version

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı Menopoza Özgü Sıcak Basması Ölçeği’nin geçerlik ve güvenirlik analizlerinin yapılarak, ölçeğin Türkçe’ye uyarlanmasıdır.Yöntem: Araştırmanın örneklemini, menopoza bağlı sıcak basması yaşayan, Türkçe konuşabilen, yazılı onam verebilen ve iletişim engeli olmayan 100 kadın oluşturdu. Veriler Demografik Bilgi Formu, Menopoza Özgü Sıcak Basması Ölçeği ve Sıcak Basması İnanç Ölçeği kullanılarak her bir katılımcıyla ayrı ayrı ve yüz yüze görüştürülerek toplandı. Ölçeğin dil, içerik ve yapı geçerlikleri, iç tutarlılık, test-tekrar test ve paralel form güvenirlikleri analiz edildi.Bulgular: Açıklayıcı faktör analizi sonucuna göre ölçeğin toplam varyansını %53.99 açıklayan tek faktörlü yapı elde edildi. Doğrulayıcı faktör analizi sonucunda ölçeğin uyuma sahip olduğu saptandı. Cronbach Alfa katsayısı 0.902 bulundu. Madde-toplam puan korelasyonu ve test-tekrar test analizi sonuçlarının pozitif yönlü, yüksek düzeyde ve anlamlı olduğu belirlendi. Ölçek, Sıcak Basması İnanç Ölçeği ile sınırlı düzeyde eşdeğerliliğe sahip olduğu için paralel form güvenirliği analizi sonucu orta düzeyde anlamlı olarak bulundu.Sonuç: Menopoza Özgü Sıcak Basması Ölçeği’nin Türk diline uyarlanan formunun yüksek düzeyde geçerli ve güvenilir bir araç olduğu saptandı.

Validity and Reliability of Turkish Version of the Self- Awareness of Falls in Elderly Scale Among Elderly Inpatients

Validity and Reliability of Turkish Version of the Self- Awareness of Falls in Elderly Scale Among Elderly Inpatients

Validity and Reliability of Turkish Version of the Balanced Index of Psychological Mindedness

Validity and Reliability of Turkish Version of the Balanced Index of Psychological Mindedness

Cross-cultural adaptation, validity and reliability of Turkish version of the Waterloo Handedness and Footedness Questionnaire-Revised

ABSTRACT This study investigated the validity and reliability of Turkish versions of the Waterloo Handedness and Footedness Questionnaire-Revised (WHQ-R and WFQ-R). Turkish versions of the WHQ-R and the WFQ-R, and other assessments (the Handedness Questionnaire and the Footedness Preference Test) were applied to 444 healthy participants aged between 18 and 65 years. The translation and cultural adaptation process of the WHQ-R and the WFQ-R was provided by the following proposed guideline. For test-retest reliability, translated versions were re-applied to 88 participants in a 7-day interval. Cronbach’s alpha of the WHQ-R was 0.984 and that of the WFQ was 0.905. The test-retest intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC) of the WHQ-R varied from 0.741 to 0.933 and those of the WFQ-R from 0.649 to 0.814. There were moderate to strong correlations between the WHQ-R and the Handedness Questionnaire (r = −853, p < 0.001) and between the WFQ-R and the Footedness Preference Test (r = −0.687, p < 0.001). Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a two-factor structure of the WHQ-R and the WFQ-R. The results of this study demonstrated that Turkish versions of the WHQ-R and the WFQ-R are reliable and valid inventories for assessing handedness and footedness in this population.

Validity and reliability of Turkish version of the craving experience questionnaire in the assessment of cigarette smoking

ABSTRACT Background: Intense desire (craving) for smoking is an essential feature of a tobacco use disorder. The aim of this study was to cross-culturally translate and validate the Turkish version of Craving Experience Questionnaire (CEQ-T).Methods: Forward-backward-forward translation method was used to translate. The methodological study sample included 744 current daily tobacco smokers. The validity of the scale was tested with construct (through exploratory factor analysis) validity and criterion-related validity. The Fagerström Test for Nicotine Addiction (FTND) and Substance Craving Scale (SCS) were used for criterion-related validity. Cronbach’s alpha, Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient and independent samples t-test were used to evaluate the reliability of the scale by internal consistency and test–retest method.Results: The construct validity showed three factors in each form that explain 77.4% of total variance for CEQ-T-Strength and, 78.4% for CEQ-T-Frequency. There was a significant positive correlation between CEQ-T and FTND and SCS. Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency coefficient was 0.87 for CEQ-T-Strength, and 0.83 for CEQ-T-Frequency. In test–retest reliability, the correlation coefficient was 0.88 for CEQ-T-Strength and 0.89 for CEQ-T-Frequency.Conclusion: The Turkish version of CEQ is a valid and reliable measuring tool that can be used to assess the craving in Turkish smokers.

Reliability and Validity of Turkish Version of The Brief-BESTest in Stroke Patients

ABSTRACT Background The Brief-BESTest is the short version of the BESTest used to evaluate balance and fall risk in a multiple disease populations. The clinicians need practical, short application scales to evaluate the risk of falling, balance and rehabilitation results. Objective This study aims to investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Brief-BESTest (Brief-BESTest–T) in stroke patients. Methods This study included a total of 40 subacute and chronic stroke patients (mean age of 60.28 ± 9.96 years). The Brief-BESTest, Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), Functional Reach Test (FRT), Falls Efficacy Scale (FES) and 10 m walking test were applied to the patients. Results A strong correlation was observed between the1st and 2nd evaluation Brief-BESTest–T total scores (r = 0.933). Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was excellent. According to the correlation analysis performed to test the inter-rater reliability, a very high correlation (r = 0.906) was observed between the Brief-BESTest–T total scores. A high correlation was found between the Brief-BESTest–T and BBS and TUG, while a moderate correlation was found between the FRT, FES, and 10 m walking test. The clinical cut-off point for the Brief-BESTest – T was determined to be 9 points with an AUC of 0.872. There were no floor and ceiling effects found. Conclusions This study showed that the Brief-BESTest-T had excellent internal consistency, intra-rater, and inter-rater reliability. Its concurrent, discriminant, and known-groups validity were also good and had no substantial floor and ceiling effects.

The Liverpool Elbow Score, patient-answered section: Cultural adaptation, validity and reliability of Turkish version

BackgroundThe use of self-assessment questionnaires in addition to clinical evaluations is gradually increasing. Liverpool Elbow Scale (LES) is an elbow-specific outcome score that provides a comprehensive assessment of by both the clinicians and patients. However, it has not been adapted and validated to Turkish language. ObjectiveTo conduct the translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of Liverpool Elbow Score-patient answered outcome (LES-PAQ) into Turkish for patients with elbow fracture. DesignStudy of diagnostic accuracy/assessment scale. MethodsThis study was carried out in three consecutive phases: translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation. In the third phase, we used the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Quick-DASH), Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS) and 12-Item Short Form Survey (SF-12) physical health score. ResultsSixty-one patients were included for the analysis. Neither a ceiling nor a floor effect was observed. Cronbach's α coefficient was 0.89. Intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.94 (95% CI 0.89 to 0.96; p < 0.001). SEM was 0.28 and MDC95 was 0.79. The LES-PAQ showed a high negative correlation with the Quick-DASH (r = −0.72, p < 0.001) and high positive correlation with MEPS (r = 0.77, p < 0.001), and with SF-12 physical health subscale (r = 0.73, p < 0.001). ConclusionsThe Turkish version of the LES-PAQ is a reliable and valid tool for the assessment of the patients with elbow fracture.

Validity and Reliability of Turkish Version of the Vaccine Hesitancy Scale

Validity and Reliability of Turkish Version of the Vaccine Hesitancy Scale

Çocukluk Çağı Obezitesine Yönelik Yaşam Stili Davranışları Kontrol Listesi Türkçe Formun Geçerlik ve Güvenilirliği

Çocukluk Çağı Obezitesine Yönelik Yaşam Stili Davranışları Kontrol Listesi Türkçe Formun Geçerlik ve Güvenilirliği

Validity and Reliability of Turkish Version the Family Inventory of Needs-Pediatric II: An Inventory to Identify Care Needs of Parents of Children with Cancer

Validity and Reliability of Turkish Version the Family Inventory of Needs-Pediatric II: An Inventory to Identify Care Needs of Parents of Children with Cancer

Bir grup tip 2 diyabet hastasında COOP-WONCA işlevsel durum ölçeklerinin Türkçe geçerlilik araştırması

Bir grup tip 2 diyabet hastasında COOP-WONCA işlevsel durum ölçeklerinin Türkçe geçerlilik araştırması

Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Turkish version of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale on patients with knee injuries

The Lower Extremity Functional Scale is a widely used questionnaire to evaluate the functional impairment in lower extremities. To date, the Lower Extremity Functional Scale has not been translated into Turkish. The aim of this study is to translate and culturally adapt the Lower Extremity Functional Scale into a Turkish version, and evaluate the psychometric properties of this version in patients with knee injuries. The translation of the English version of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale into a Turkish version was performed using standard guidelines. Validity and reliability of Turkish version were tested in 134 patients with knee injuries. Association level between other outcomes measures (Kujala Patellofemoral Score, the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale and a Visual Analog Scale) and Turkish version of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale was analyzed to assess validation. Participants completed the questionnaire at baseline and after 2 days to test reliability. The Turkish version of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale was showed a high degree of internal consistency (Cronbach α = 0.93). ICCs were 0.96 and no floor or ceiling effects. The Lower Extremity Functional Scale had a high level of association with the Kujala Patellofemoral Score (r = 0.82), Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale (r = 0.80) and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index scores (r = 0.69) (all, p < 0.05). The Turkish version of the Lower Extremity Functional Scale is a valid and reliable questionnaire that can be used to evaluate functional status in Turkish speaking patients with different knee disorders. III.

Validity and reliability of Turkish version of the Pain Attitudes and Beliefs Scale for Physiotherapists

Background: The initial purpose of this study was to perform a linguistic and cultural translation of the Pain Attitudes and Beliefs Scale for Physiotherapists into the Turkish language. Following the translation process the primary purpose of the study was to examine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of Pain Attitudes and Beliefs Scale for Physiotherapists. Materials and methods: A survey study design was used. The Turkish version of Pain Attitudes and Beliefs Scale for Physiotherapists was developed. A pilot test was performed and a final version was completed. Participants were recruited to examine the reliability and validity of the new instrument. Participants received an online survey package with the PABS-PT-TR and Turkish Version of the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia. Results: A total of 51 physiotherapists (response rate 60.7%) completed the PABS-PT-TR and Turkish Version of the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia and 28 physiotherapists completed the retest. Factor analysis was conducted to determine the construct of the scale. Two factors emerged: one focused on biomedical orientation and the second on biopsychosocial orientation. The test–retest reliability (ICC) for the biomedical scale was 0.81 (95% CI = 0.60–0.91) and 0.82 (95% CI = 0.61–0.91) for the biopsychosocial scale. Internal consistency for the “biomedical” scale was Cronbach’s α = 0.72 and α = 0.59 for the biopsychosocial scale. When the relationship between PABS-PT-TR and TSK was investigated, r value was 0.39 (p < 0.05) indicating fair convergent validity. These results indicated that the PABS-PT-TR shows construct validity. Conclusion: The PABS-PT-TR appears to have good test–retest reliability, acceptable to good internal consistency, and acceptable construct validity.

The validity and reliability of Turkish version of the Duke anticoagulation satisfaction scale

The validity and reliability of Turkish version of the Duke anticoagulation satisfaction scale

Bilgibilimsel İnançlar Ölçeğinin Türkçe Uyarlamasının Geçerlilik, Güvenilirliği ve Tıp Fakültesi Öğrencilerinin Bilgiye İlişkin İnançları

Amaç: Mevcut literatür bilgileri, bireylerin epistemolojik inançları ile bilgiye yaklaşımları ve gösterdikleri öğrenme davranışları arasında ilişki bulunduğunu göstermektedir. Türkçe'de epistemik inançların belirlenmesine yönelik geçerlilik ve güvenilirlik çalışması yapılmış bir gerece rastlanmamıştır. Bu çalışmada, 2002 yılında Schraw, Bendixen ve Dunkle tarafından geliştirilmiş olan Epistemic Beliefs Inventory'nin Türkçe çevirisinin geçerlilik ve güvenilirliğinin saptanması ve bu ölçekle Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi öğrencilerinin bilgiye ilişkin inançlarının araştırılması hedeflenmiştir. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Çalışma 2010-2011 akademik yılında Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dönem 1, 3 ve 5 öğrencileriyle gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çeviri-yeniden çeviri yöntemiyle elde edilen Türkçe ölçek ve bağımsız değişkenlere ilişkin sorulardan oluşan anket formu uygulanmıştır. Ölçeğin güvenilirliğinin değerlendirilmesinde Cronbach alfa ve madde-toplam puan korelasyonu kullanılmıştır. Dil ve kapsam geçerlilikleri uzman görüşü ile, yapı geçerliliği faktör analizi ile değerlendirilmiştir. Epistemik inançların analizinde Mann-Whitney testi ve Pearson korelasyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: Yapılan çalışma sonucunda, beş boyut altında yer alan 19 soru içeren, geçerli ve güvenilir bir Türkçe ölçek elde edilmiştir. Orijinal ölçekte var olan “bilgi edinmenin hızı” boyutu Türkçe ölçekte bulunmazken, “öğrenme süreci/başarısı” olarak adlandırılan yeni bir boyut bulunmuştur. Öğrencilerin epistemik inançlarının genel olarak hafif dereceli objektivist yönelim gösterdiği görülmüştür. Sonuç: Çalışma sonucunda elde edilen ölçek, epistemik inançların araştırılmasında kullanılabilir niteliktedir. Öğrencilerin bilgiye ilişkin inançlarının yapılanmasındaki nedensel ilişkilerin saptanabilmesi için farklı bağımsız değişkenlerle çalışmaya gereksinim vardır. Tıp fakültesi öğrencilerinin bilgiye ilişkin inançlarının zayıf dereceli objektivist yönelim göstermesi nedeniyle, öğrencilerin bilimle olan ilişkilerinin fakülte eğitim programının hedefleri açısından tartışılması ve diğer tıp fakülteleriyle karşılaştırmalı çalışmalar yapılmasının uygun olacağı düşünülmektedir.

Sağlık Algısı Ölçeği’nin Türkçe Çevriminin Geçerlilik ve Güvenilirliği

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı Diamond ve ark.ları (2007) tarafından geliştirilen Sağlık Algısı Ölçeği'nin Türkçeye uyarlanmasına yönelik geçerlik ve güvenirlik çalışmalarını yapmaktır. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Bu çalışma metedolojik türde yapılmıştır. Sağlık Algısı Ölçeği 15 maddeden oluşan ve dört alt faktörü bulunan beşli likert tipi bir ölçektir. Ölçek İngilizceden Türkçeye ve daha sonra Türkçeden İngilizceye geri çevrildi. Ölçek İstanbul'da iki üniversitenin hemşirelik bölümü öğrencilerine (n= 287) ve onların aile bireylerine (n= 307) uygulandı. Ölçeğin geçerliği faktör analizi ve kapsam (içerik) geçerliği ile güvenirliği ise madde-toplam puan korelasyonu, iç tutarlılık ve zamana göre değişmezlik yöntemleri ile değerlendirildi. Kapsam geçerliği için Kendal W Analizi, iç tutarlılık için Cronbach Alfa Katsayısı, madde analizi ve testin tekrarı için Pearson Korelasyon Analizi kullanıldı. Bulgular: Kapsam geçerliği altı uzmandan görüş alınarak değerlendirildi ve ölçekte yer alan maddelere ilişkin uzman görüşleri arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark bulunmadı (p= 0,563). Madde toplam puan analizi sonucunda ölçek maddelerinin korelasyon değerleri tüm maddelerde 0,25'in üzerinde bulundu. Ölçeğin Cronbach Alpha katsayısı hemşirelik öğrencilerinde 0,77, öğrencilerin ailelerinde 0,70 olarak bulundu. Faktör analizi sonucunda ölçeğin maddelerinin, toplam varyansın %53,21\\ini açıklayan dört faktör altında toplandığı bulundu. Testin tekrarında ise Pearson korelasyon değeri 0,78 (p= 0,000) saptandı. Sonuç: Sağlık Algısı Ölçeği'nin Türkçe versiyonunun geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçek olduğuna karar verilmiştir.

SP13 Validity and Reliability of Turkish Version of Cholesterol-Lowering Diet Self-Efficacy Scale-Short form (CLDSES-SF)

SP13 Validity and Reliability of Turkish Version of Cholesterol-Lowering Diet Self-Efficacy Scale-Short form (CLDSES-SF)