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Validity and Reliability of the Korean Version of Gotland Male Depression Scale

Objective Despite lower depression rates in men than in women, men’s suicide rates are significantly higher, suggesting potential gaps in depression screening. Rutz et al. developed the Gotland Male Depression Scale (GMDS), which includes symptoms commonly associated with male depression. This study was conducted to validate the Korean version of the GMDS (K-GMDS).Methods The K-GMDS, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and outpatient records of 233 new patients at the outpatient psychiatry department of Catholic University Hospital in Daegu from February and May 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. Internal consistency was measured using Cronbach’s α, and external validity was tested by analyzing the scale’s correlation with the PHQ-9. The screening capacity of the K-GMDS was tested based on the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, sensitivity, specificity, and overall accuracy.Results Of 233 patients, 42.6% (n=98) were classified to the depression group. Cronbach’s α was 0.92, and external validity was established with a Pearson’s correlation coefficient of 0.83 between the total score of the K-GMDS and the PHQ-9. While there were no significant differences in the area under the ROC curve between the K-GMDS and the PHQ-9, the K-GMDS had better sensitivity, specificity, and overall accuracy in screening depressive symptoms among men compared to the PHQ-9.Conclusion The K-GMDS exhibits satisfactory reliability and validity in psychiatric outpatient settings and outperforms the PHQ-9 in screening for depression among men. This study will be useful in developing male depression scales that are currently unavailable in South Korea.

Loneliness, Social Isolation, and Digital Health Literacy Among Older Women Living Alone in South Korea During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Objective While using digital technologies for social health is widely acknowledged, the relationship between loneliness, social isolation, and digital health literacy remains unknown. This study aimed to assess the levels of loneliness, social isolation, and digital health literacy in older women living alone and to explore the associations between these factors.Methods In August 2021, a cross-sectional survey was conducted on 145 older women living alone, selected using convenience sampling. The study used the University of California, Los Angeles Loneliness Scale (version 3), Lubben Social Network Scale-6, and Digital Health Technology Literacy-Assessment Questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the Mann–Whitney U test, the Kruskal–Wallis test, Spearman’s rho correlation, and a generalized linear model (GLM).Results Of the participants, 22.8% (n=33) reported moderate loneliness, 20.7% (n=30) reported severe loneliness, and 36.6% (n=53) were at risk for social isolation. The mean digital health literacy score among participants was 4.85 (SD=6.92), which is relatively low. Importantly, our findings using a GLM to control for covariates revealed a significant association between loneliness (B=-0.013, p=0.018) and digital health literacy.Conclusion The increased loneliness experienced during the pandemic may contribute to low digital health literacy, alienating these individuals from the benefits of digital technologies. Therefore, in developing digital health programs or policies, it is imperative to consider the psychosocial status of individuals, including loneliness, while enhancing digital health literacy.

Characterizing Parkinson's Disease-Associated Pain in Native Patients with Malayalam Version of the King's Parkinson's Disease Pain Scale.

Pain is an important non-motor symptom in Parkinson's disease (PD) and is often under-recognized. Pain is also a symptom frequently reported by non-PD elderly subjects. The King's Parkinson's Disease Pain Scale (KPPS) is a valid tool to characterize and quantify pain in PD and has been translated into several languages. We translated KPPS to Malayalam for native patients with PD and examined the pain characteristics in consecutive patients. Correlations with comprehensive disease-specific rating scales, including the Movement Disorder Society-Sponsored Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) and the Non-Motor Symptoms Scale (NMSS), were explored. A group of age- and gender-matched subjects without PD were interviewed using KPPS to examine how the pain reported by the non-PD aging population is different from that in PD. In this study, 82% of patients with PD reported at least one type of pain, compared to 31.3% of age- and gender-matched control subjects (P < 0.001). KPPS total scores (18.2 ± 14.0 vs. 1.8 ± 3.2; P < 0.001) and all the individual domain scores were significantly higher in patients. Pain scores correlated with age in control subjects (R = 0.46, P < 0.001), but not in patients; females reported more pain in both groups. Patients' pain scores were higher in the postural instability and gait difficulty subtype and showed significant correlations with MDS-UPDRS and NMSS scores. Pain is a prevalent symptom in PD and differs from the pain reported by a non-PD aging population. The Malayalam version of KPPS is a valid tool to characterize pain in native, Malayalam-speaking patients.

Moroccan Adaptation of the 'Self-Care Behaviour Assessment Scale' for Arteriovenous Fistula in Haemodialysis.

Arteriovenous fistula self-care behaviours in patients receiving haemodialysis are essential to maintain patency of vascular access and prevent its life-threatening complications. Assessing arteriovenous fistula self-care behaviours in patients receiving haemodialysis requires a reliable and valid tool. The aim of this study was to adapt and translate the Portuguese scale for the assessment of self-care behaviours of arteriovenous fistula in patients receiving haemodialysis into the Moroccan dialect and evaluate its psychometric properties in the Moroccan context. A quantitative cross-sectional validation study. This study included 283 patients undergoing haemodialysis with arteriovenous fistula in the Marrakech-Safi region of Morocco. The translation was performed in accordance with international guidelines. Instrument validity was assessed using content validity and factor analysis with Varimax rotation for construct validity. Instrument reliability was assessed by measuring internal consistency using Cronbach's α. Content validity was assessed by a panel of experts. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin score of 0.885 justified data adaptation for factorial analysis. Bartlett's sphericity test confirmed the existence of significant relationships (chi-square = 1347.328; p < 0.001). A two-factor structure was extracted, explaining 50.85% of the total variance. Cronbach's α was 0.892, 0.853 and 0.752 for the overall scale, the self-care subscale for managing signs and symptoms and the self-care subscale for preventing complications, respectively. The Moroccan version of the Self-Care Behaviour Assessment Scale for Arteriovenous Fistula is a reliable and valid instrument for future studies evaluating the self-care behaviours of patients receiving haemodialysis with an arteriovenous fistula in Morocco.

Psychometric Properties and Network Analysis of the Arabic Version of Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory of Personality Scale-Short Version in Patients with Anxiety Disorders.

This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of a short version of the Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory of Personality Questionnaire (RST-PQ-S) among a sample of 700 patients with anxiety disorders (53.1% were female). Participants completed the RST-PQ-S, NEO-FFI, Positive Mental Health (PMH), and Kessler Psychological Distress scale. Both Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were employed to test the construct validity of the scale. This study also utilized a network perspective, incorporating Exploratory Graph Analysis (EGA) and centrality measures. As a result of the EFA and CFA, it was determined that the scale consists of 22 items and six subdimensions. These subdimensions were named as follows: "Flight Fight-Freeze System", "Behavioral Inhibition System", "Reward Interest", "Reward Reactivity", "Goal-Drive Persistence", and "Impulsivity". Additionally, the network analysis's findings confirmed the six-factor structure derived from the construct validity assessment. The results of this study demonstrated that the Arabic version of the personality scale is a valid and reliable tool for assessing personality in Arabic-speaking individuals with anxiety disorders. It has the potential to serve as an important diagnostic instrument in clinical and research settings. These findings may assist psychologists and clinicians in Arabic-speaking countries to better understand how the personality traits and anxiety disorders are related.

Swedish Version of the System Usability Scale: Translation, Adaption, and Psychometric Evaluation.

The Swedish health care system is undergoing a transformation. eHealth technologies are increasingly being used. The System Usability Scale is a widely used tool, offering a standardized and reliable measure for assessing the usability of digital health solutions. However, despite the existence of several translations of the System Usability Scale into Swedish, none have undergone psychometric validation. This highlights the urgent need for a validated and standardized Swedish version of the System Usability Scale to ensure accurate and reliable usability evaluations. The aim of the study was to translate and psychometrically evaluate a Swedish version of the System Usability Scale. The study utilized a 2-phase design. The first phase translated the System Usability Scale into Swedish and the second phase tested the scale's psychometric properties. A total of 62 participants generated a total of 82 measurements. Descriptive statistics were used to visualize participants' characteristics. The psychometric evaluation consisted of data quality, scaling assumptions, and acceptability. Construct validity was evaluated by convergent validity, and reliability was evaluated by internal consistency. The Swedish version of the System Usability Scale demonstrated high conformity with the original version. The scale showed high internal consistency with a Cronbach α of .852 and corrected item-total correlations ranging from 0.454 to 0.731. The construct validity was supported by a significant positive correlation between the System Usability Scale and domain 5 of the eHealth Literacy Questionnaire (P=.001). The Swedish version of the System Usability Scale demonstrated satisfactory psychometric properties. It can be recommended for use in a Swedish context. The positive correlation with domain 5 of the eHealth Literacy Questionnaire further supports the construct validity of the Swedish version of the System Usability Scale, affirming its suitability for evaluating digital health solutions. Additional tests of the Swedish version of the System Usability Scale, for example, in the evaluation of more complex eHealth technology, would further validate the scale.

Reliability and psychometric validity of the Bengali version of paranormal and supernatural beliefs scale

ABSTRACT Background: The Paranormal and Supernatural Beliefs Scale (PSBS) was developed to assess paranormal and supernatural beliefs in the population. The scale is of particular interest to Indians as these beliefs abound in India. However, India faced a language barrier because it was only available in English. Aim: To evaluate the validity and reliability of the Bengali translation of the PSBS. Materials and Methods: Two linguistic experts well-versed in English and Bengali languages independently prepared two Bengali translations of the PSBS, giving the first two versions of the Bengali scale. The subject experts by consensus prepared version 3 of the scale. Two other bilingual experts back-translated version 3 of the PSBS into the English language resulting in the fourth version. Subject experts addressed differences between the fourth version of the English scale and the original version. Then version 4 was once again translated to Bengali, leading to the fifth version of the scale, which was administered to 30 individuals, who were asked to critique the items. Their suggestions were incorporated, to arrive at the sixth and final version of the Bengali translation. By convenience sampling, 91 volunteers conversant in both the English and Bengali languages were included. The subjects were administered alternately the original English version or the Bengali version of the scale initially. Then after a gap of 14 days, those who initially received the English version filled up the Bengali translation, while those who received the Bengali version filled up the English version of the scale. Results: The original English scale and the Bengali version had a mean (SD) score of 13.97 (±6.84) and 13.78 (±6.76), respectively. The scores were significantly positively correlated (Spearman’s rho = 0.900; P &lt; 0.001). The translated scale showed a high degree of internal consistency and acceptable split-half reliability. A principal component analysis with varimax rotation yielded a one-factor solution. The Bengali translation of the PSBS was easily comprehended by the participants. Results of the Rasch analysis showed the scale had good infit and outfit values. The person’s reliability was good. The Wright map showed a good distribution of the items. Conclusion: The Bengali translation of PSBS is a valid and reliable tool to gauge the supernatural and paranormal beliefs of the Bengali-speaking population of India.

The Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) for Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment

Background: With demographic aging, the frequency of cognitive and behavioral disorders gradually increases. Screening tests, which are simple to perform, help detect dementia for the clinician. The Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS) is a screening test developed in Australia, where people from many cultures and languages ​​live together, and it is stated that it is not affected by language and education level. Our aim in this study is to create a wider field of use by evaluating the patients with mild cognitive impairment of this test, whose Turkish validity and reliability study has been done previously for Alzheimer disease patients. Method: The study group was composed of a group with Alzheimer's disease (n = 87), with a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (n = 95), and a non-dementia control group (n = 80) with similar age, education level, and gender distribution Mini-mental status exam (MMSE) and RUDAS were applied to the patients and the control group. Tests were re-administered seven days later for test-retest evaluation for reliability tests. The internal consistency coefficient was calculated. For validation, patient groups and control group were compared. For parallel test validity, MMSE and RUDAS scores were compared. For time validity, first day and seventh day scores were compared. Results: The Cronbach alpha coefficient of the RUDAS scale is 0.8529. In our analysis, the scale was found to be highly reliable. In our study, the difference between the RUDAS scale mean scores of the groups was found to be statistically significant (p&lt;0.001). In estimating the Alzheimer's Disease patient group, the AUC value under the curve of the RUDAS score was obtained as 0.998, and the mild cognitive impairment AUC value was obtained as 0.971, which was found to be significant. (p&lt;0.001). The degree of the relationship between the RUDAS scale and the MMSE scale was found to be very strong and statistically significant in the positive direction. (r=0.938 p&lt;0.001) Conclusion: This study showed that the Turkish version of the RUDAS is a valid and reliable scale for the evaluation and follow-up of Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment in the Turkish population.

Специфика религиозной идентичности армянской молодежи в России и в Армении

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Objective. &lt;/strong&gt;The aim of the study is to identify the role of values in the relationship between religious identity and psychological well-being of Armenian respondents in Armenia and the Krasnodar Territory of Russia.&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Background. &lt;/strong&gt;At present, religious identity, especially in Armenia, is an important marker of ethnic identity, a consolidating factor for Armenians as a social community and a process of forming the civil self-consciousness of an individual. Since the church plays an important role in the history and life of the Armenian people, for Armenians it is a symbol of national identity and a link between the Armenian diaspora and the title ethnos. &lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Study design. &lt;/strong&gt;The study examined the relationship between religious identity of Armenians in Russia and Armenia and other social identities, the link between social identities and psychological well-being, their relationship with values. These characteristics were tested using univariate analysis of variance (ANOVA), regression analysis (hierarchical regression), and moderation analysis. &lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Participants. &lt;/strong&gt;The total sample consisted of 245 participants. Russian sample: 113 people (44% men, 56% women) aged 18-30 years (&lt;em&gt;M&lt;/em&gt; = 20,3;&lt;em&gt; SD&lt;/em&gt; = 2,5). Armenian sample: 132 people (13,6% men, 86,4% women) aged 18-41 years (&lt;em&gt;M&lt;/em&gt; = 19,94; &lt;em&gt;SD &lt;/em&gt;= 1,86). &lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Measurements. &lt;/strong&gt;Russian-language versions of scales from the international project "Mutual Intercultural Relations in Pluralistic Societies" (MIRIPS) and the questionnaire by S. Schwartz PVQ-R. Psychological Well-Being Scale by C. Ryff. Author's questionnaire for socio-demographic characteristics. &lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results. &lt;/strong&gt;Armenians of Armenia and Kuban differ significantly in ethnic, civil, religious and local identities and psychological well-being. Religious identity in both groups was associated with ethnic, civil and local identities. The influence of values on the level of religious identity, as well as the effect of values in the relationship between religious identity and psychological well-being, was established. &lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusions. &lt;/strong&gt;There is a relationship between religious identity and other social identities; value orientations influence religious identity.&lt;/p&gt;

Measuring the role of fathers on breastfeeding success: Psychometric properties of Ethiopia's Afaan Oromo version of the partner breastfeeding influence scale.

This study aimed to translate the partner breastfeeding influence scale (PBIS) to the Afaan Oromo language and determine its psychometric properties. A cross-sectional study involving 320 fathers of infants under six months old was conducted with a 4-week retest. The scale underwent translation and back-translation before its psychometric evaluation. Its content validity was determined using the Content Validity Index (CVI), while construct validity was assessed through Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). The scale's reliability was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Mean differences in father breastfeeding support by sociodemographic factors were analysed using independent t-tests and one-way ANOVA. The EFA conducted on the scale resulted in a 31-item with a five-component structure, demonstrating excellent reliability. The overall scale showed a Cronbach's alpha of 0.96, while the subscales for breastfeeding savvy, helping, appreciation, breastfeeding presence, and responsiveness recorded Cronbach's alpha values of 0.88, 0.92, 0.89, 0.89, and 0.74, respectively. The scale demonstrated high test-retest reliability (ICC=0.96) and strong content validity (item-level CVI: 0.86-1.00; scale-level CVI: 0.98). Father's age, number of children, education, employment, and income correlated significantly with their breastfeeding support levels. The study found that the Afaan Oromo version of the Partner Breastfeeding Influence Scale (PBIS-AO) is a reliable and valid tool for assessing father support for breastfeeding among Afaan Oromo-speaking fathers in Ethiopia. The validated tool can enhance evidence-based practice by providing healthcare professionals with reliable instruments to evaluate patient outcomes, interventions, and informed decisions on breastfeeding practices.

Endoscopic size measurement of colorectal polyps: a systematic review of techniques.

Accurate size measurement of colorectal polyps is critical for clinical decision making and patient management. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the current techniques used for colonic polyp measurement to improve the reliability of size estimations in routine practice.A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, EMBASE, and MEDLINE to identify studies relevant to size measurement techniques published between 1980 and March 2024. The primary outcome was the accuracy of polyp sizing techniques used during colonoscopy.61 studies were included with 34 focusing on unassisted and assisted endoscopic visual estimation and 27 on computer-based tools. There was significant variability in visual size estimation among endoscopists. The most accurate techniques identified were computer-based systems, such as virtual scale endoscopes (VSE) and artificial intelligence (AI)-based systems. The least accurate techniques were visual or snare-based polyp size estimation. VSE assists endoscopists by providing an adaptive scale for real-time, direct, in vivo polyp measurements, while AI systems offer size measurements independent of the endoscopist's subjective judgment.This review highlights the need for standardized, accurate, and accessible techniques to optimize sizing accuracy during endoscopic procedures. There is no consensus on a gold standard for measuring polyps during colonoscopy. While biopsy forceps, snare, and graduated devices can improve the accuracy of visual size estimation, their clinical implementation is limited by practical, time, and cost challenges. Computer-based techniques will likely offer improved accuracy of polyp sizing in the near future.

The impact of art and design competencies on positive psychological qualities among college students in Hainan Province: The chain mediating roles of teacher support and learning adaptability.

Early adulthood students are at the peak of their rapid psychological development and face an important transition from "mere cognition" to "social cognition" and experiences or guidance during this period are particularly important for psychological quality. From a positive psychology perspective, this study examines the impact of art and design competencies in college students on their positive psychological qualities and analyzes the mediating roles of teacher support and learning adaptability. Using the Art and Design Competencies Scale for College Students, the Chinese College Students' Positive Psychological Qualities Scale, the Learning Adaptability Scale, and the Teacher Support Scale, a survey was conducted among 950 college students majoring in art. (1) Art and design competencies significantly predicts both teacher support and learning adaptability (p<0.01). Art and design competencies, teacher support, and learning adaptability can also simultaneously predict positive psychological qualities significantly (p<0.01). (2) Teacher support has a mediating effect between art and design competencies and positive psychological qualities, with an effect ratio of 17.35%. (3) Learning adaptability has a mediating effect between art and design competencies and positive psychological qualities, with an effect ratio of 4.89%. (4) Both teacher support and learning adaptability mediate the relationship between art and design competencies and positive psychological qualities with a combined effect ratio of 22.02%. College students' art and design competencies not only directly influences their positive psychological qualities but also indirectly affects them through the mediating roles of teacher support and learning adaptability. These findings highlight the critical role of art and design education in fostering students' psychological well-being and resilience. By enhancing teacher support and learning adaptability, educational institutions can better prepare students to face the challenges of early adulthood, contributing to their overall development and success. At the same time, the research informs the optimization plan for the art and design program.

Correlation of scapular Dyskinesia and hand grip strength in students with smartphone addiction pursuing a bachelor's degree in healthcare profession education.

Hand grip strength is a critical indicator of upper extremity function, especially important in healthcare professions. Effective upper extremity function relies on proximal stability from the scapula and distal mobility from hand actions. This study aimed to examine the relationship between scapular dyskinesia and hand grip strength in healthcare students with smartphone addiction. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 63 students with smartphone addiction. Scapular dyskinesia was measured using Lateral Scapular Slide Test (LSST) at neutral, 45 and 90 degrees. Hand grip strength was measured using the Jamar Hydraulic hand dynamometer. The Short version of Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS-SV) questionnaire assessed the severity of smartphone addiction, while the Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire evaluated the impact on upper extremity function. A negative correlation was found between LSST at 45degrees and hand grip strength. However, no significant correlation was observed between SAS-SV, DASH, and scapular dyskinesia. Findings of the present study report a negative association between scapular dyskinesia at 45 degrees of LSST and hand grip strength. This suggests greater the scapular dyskinesis, lower will be the hand grip strength.

Self-compassion in chronic pain: Validating the self-compassion scale short-form and exploring initial relationships with pain outcomes.

Validate the English version of the Self-C ompassion Scale S hort-F orm (SCS-SF) as a reliable measure in chronic pain. Explore self-compassion's relationship with pain-related outcomes. A total of 240 chronic pain patients (at 6-months) and 256 community participants (at 12-months) completed two prospective survey studies. SCS-SF psychometric properties were evaluated through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses (EFA and CFA), exploratory structural equation modelling (ESEM), test-retest reliability (Pearson's r) and internal consistency (Cronbach's α) in both samples. Convergent validity/clinical relevance was assessed in the chronic pain sample via univariate linear regressions between self-compassion and pain intensity, interference, catastrophizing, self-efficacy, anxiety and depression. The SCS-SF showed acceptable internal consistency in both samples (α > 0.70, range = 0.74-0.79), high test-retest reliability over 6-months in the pain sample (r = 0.81, p < .001) and sub-threshold over 12-months in the community (r = 0.59 p < .001). EFA revealed a two-factor model distinguishing compassionate and uncompassionate self-responding in both samples. CFA identified a one-factor and two-factor model in both samples, but it did not meet statistical thresholds. ESEM identified the best fit for the chronic pain group was for a two-factor model (RMSEA and SRMR < 0.08; CFI and TLI > 0.90), whereas no models met acceptable fit criteria in the community group. A two-bifactor Bayesian model had suitable fit in both groups. In the chronic pain sample, SCS-SF and compassionate self-responding negatively predicted pain intensity, interference, anxiety, depression, catastrophizing and positively predicted self-efficacy over 6-months. Uncompassionate self-responding positively predicted anxiety, depression, catastrophizing and negatively predicted self-efficacy but did not predict pain outcomes. The SCS-SF is a reliable and valid measure in chronic pain. Total and sub-factor scores appear to have distinct relationships with pain outcomes. Future research should consider self-compassion as a unitary and/or bifactorial (consisting of compassionate and uncompassionate self-responding) construct in chronic pain when measured using the SCS-SF.

Exploring the relationship between eco-anxiety and suicide risk in adolescents with mental health disorders: insights from a cross-sectional observational study

IntroductionA limited number of studies have explored the connection between eco-anxiety, anxiety, and depression in adolescents. However, the relation between eco-anxiety and suicide remains unexamined. This cross-sectional observational study aims to bridge this gap by investigating the correlation between eco-anxiety intensity and suicide risk severity in adolescents.MethodsWe used validated French versions of the Climate Anxiety Scale (CAS) and its two key dimensions (cognitive and emotional and functional impairments), alongside the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale (HAD).ResultsOur study involved 87 hospitalized adolescent patients, aged 12–16. Although, the univariate model indicated a significant association between the CAS and the C-SSRS (β = 2.58; p = 0.049), the cognitive/emotional difficulties and functional impairment dimensions of eco-anxiety, considering different confounding factors, did not show statistical associations with the severity of suicide risk (respectively, p = 0.81 and p = 0.76).DiscussionIn an expansive literature, these results show for the first time that eco-anxiety may not be the priority of adolescents seen by adolescent psychiatrists. Such an observation would imply not overmedicalizing a dimension of life which perhaps does not fall solely within the field of medicine, but which concerns environmental issues broader than medical field. However, an ethical and prudent approach in mental health care for this particularly fragile population remains necessary. This intersection of eco-anxiety and suicide in youth opens up new avenues of research in the realm of environmental and mental health studies.

The efficacy of vonoprazan fumarate in the treatment of laryngopharyngeal reflux disease evaluated by the Chinese version of the RSS-12 scale

Objective: To explore the efficacy of vonoprazan fumarate in the treatment of laryngopharyngeal reflux disease（LPRD） evaluated by the Chinese version of the RSS-12 scale. Methods:A total of 100 LPRD patients treated in the otolaryngology-head and neck surgery outpatient clinic of our hospital were randomly divided into two groups（50 cases each）. The observation group was treated with vonoprazan fumarate（20 mg, once daily）, and the control group was treated with esomeprazole enteric-coated capsules（20 mg, twice daily） for 12 weeks. The selected observation indicators in this study included RSI, the Chinese version of RSS-12, and RFS scores before and after treatment. Results:Prior to treatment, there was no statistically significant difference in the Chinese version of RSS-12, RSI, and RFS between the two groups（P>0.05）. After 8 and 12 weeks of antacid treatment, both the Chinese version of RSS-12 and RSI significantly decreased in both group （P<0.05）. The changes in symptoms were particularly noticeable between 0-8 weeks of treatment according to the Chinese version of RSS-12 and RSI. After 12 weeks of treatment, the RFS scores significantly decreased compared to pretreatment levels （P<0.05）. After 12 weeks of antacid treatment, according to the Chinese version of RSS-12, 80% of patients in the observation group showed a good therapeutic response, compared to 64% in the control group; according to RSI, 90% of patients in the observation group showed a good therapeutic response, compared to 84% in the control group. There was no statistically significant difference in the treatment effect between the two groups after 12 weeks of treatment（P>0.05）. Conclusion:Vonoprazan fumarate can significantly improve the symptoms and signs of laryngopharyngeal reflux, and their treatment effect is not inferior to proton pump inhibitors. Compared with RSI, the Chinese version of RSS-12 can serve as a new screening tool for clinical diagnosis of LPRD in China.

Evidências de validade da versão brasileira da Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale - Adult Form

Abstract Objective To identify validity evidence of the Brazilian version of the Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale - Adult Form. Methods This methodological study was carried out by means of the stages of translation, back-translation, evaluation by a committee of experts, pre-testing, and validation. Content validation was carried out by a committee of six experts, who evaluated semantic, idiomatic, experimental, and conceptual equivalence. To verify validity evidence, the scale was applied to 100 adult clinical and surgical patients. Principal component analysis was carried out with varimax rotation. Reliability was checked using Cronbach’s alpha, stability using test-retest, and equivalence using inter-rater reliability. The scale’s predictive validity was verified in relation to emergency service use and readmission. Results In the expert committee’s assessment, adjustments were made, and all the items obtained a Content Validity Index higher than 0.80. In the validation stage, the principal component analysis revealed that the best solution would be unifactorial, according to the original scale. The scale’s internal consistency was satisfactory. Test-retest and inter-rater reliability showed no statistical difference (P &gt; 0.05). Conclusion The Brazilian version of the 10-item Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale shows good evidence of validity and reliability. It proved to be easy to understand by the participants and represents a useful tool for professionals and researchers in the practice of care.

A cultural adaptation and testing on the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Menopause Symptom Assessment Scale.

The aim of this study was to modify the Chinese version of the Menopause Symptom Assessment Scale (MSAS) and evaluate its validity and reliability. An expert panel from the gynecology and nursing domain determined items that should remain or be revised, and 30 participants were selected for the pilot study. A total of 255 women who met the criteria for inclusion were enrolled in the investigation. SPSS 25.0 and AMOS 25.0 were used to analyze data. The internal and external reliability of the scale was evaluated using Cronbach's α coefficient, split-half reliability, and test-retest reliability, respectively. Expert review, exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis were used to evaluate the scale's validity, which encompasses both its content validity and structural validity. The Chinese version of the MSAS contains 43 items with 5 dimensions, including sexual function, psychological status, interpersonal anxiety, autonomic balance, and other subjective symptoms. The correlation coefficient (r value) between individual items and the total scale ranged from 0.49 to 0.67 (P < 0.05); the Item-Content Validity Index range from 0.80 to 1.00, and Scale-Content Validity Index was 0.91; the Cronbach's α coefficient was 0.85, and the test-retest reliability was 0.93; exploratory factor analysis revealed a cumulative variance contribution of 76.98%; the fitting index of the scale structure model was good. The updated Chinese version of the MSAS presented good reliability and validity and could be applied in assessing menopausal symptoms in Chinese women.

The Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue Measure: Cross-Cultural Validation of an Arabic Version for Older Jordanians

Background: Numerous national and international nursing research studies have used the 13-item Chronic Illness Therapy Functional Assessment Chronic Illness Therapy (fatigue) (FACIT‐F) scale to measure the level of self-reported fatigue among the elderly population. Nonetheless, a culturally adapted Arabic version of the scale of the same quality was required to boost its use in Arabic-speaking nations. This study cross-culturally validated the Arabic version of the FACIT-F scale and tested its validity and reliability in an Arabic-speaking population. Materials and Methods: We conducted the study among an elderly Jordanian population using a methodological cross-sectional approach. Using a cluster random selection technique, we randomly selected 250 older adults from a larger pool. We evaluated the scale’s validity, internal consistency, and acceptability. We analyzed the construct validity using both confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis. Results: The Arabic version of FACIT-F was proven to be acceptable for the one-factor model in the elderly Jordanian population. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the Arabic FACIT-F was 0.95, which indicated good reliability. Evidence suggested that construct validity for the FACIT-F was generally quite acceptable. Conclusions: With regard to evaluating fatigue in an older Jordanian population, the Arabic translations of the FACIT-F have been shown to be reliable and valid.

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Protocol Using the Fuzhengxiaoliu Patch for the Management of Primary Liver Cancer Pain.

Chronic pain strongly affects the quality of life of patients with liver cancer pain. Safe and effective management of cancer-related pain is a worldwide challenge. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has rich clinical experience in the treatment of cancer pain. The Fuzhengxiaoliu patch (FZXLP) is a compound TCM with the effects of detoxification and pain relief and has shown great efficacy in the treatment of patients with liver cancer, but high-quality clinical research that provides research-based evidence is lacking. We designed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to explore and evaluate the efficacy of FZXLP for the treatment of liver cancer pain. This is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The trial will enrol 72 participants with primary liver cancer with cancer pain (damp-heat stagnation and toxin and blood stasis syndrome). The primary objective is to measure the reduction in pain using FZXLP in combination with tegafur, gimeracil and oteracil potassium capsule (S-1) compared to the placebo group with S-1. Pain will be measured by the number of opioids used, Chinese versions of the numerical rating scale (NRS), pain relief rate and number of breakthrough cases of cancer pain (BTcP). The secondary objectives include response evaluation criteria in solid tumors (RECIST), tumor markers, TCM syndrome scores, weight, functional assessment of cancer therapy-hepatobiliary (FACT-Hep) questionnaire scores, and self-rating anxiety scale scores. Adverse events (AEs) will be recorded throughout the study. This study integrated TCM with clinical research to assess the efficacy and safety of the addition of FZXLP in the treatment of primary liver cancer pain. Chinese clinical trial registry, ChiCTR2300076951, Registered on October 25, 2023. https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.html?proj=209608.