Aim: The aim of the study was to translate the Satisfaction with Simulation Experience (SSE) scale in Croatian language and examine whether the SSE scale was valid and reliable among Croatian nursing students. Design: In May 2020, a cross-sectional study was conducted at the University of Applied Health Sciences in Croatia. A 145 bachelor's degree nursing students participated in the study. Methods: To determine the instrument's internal consistency reliability, the Cronbach alpha coefficient was used. In addition, Confirmatory factor analysis, Bartlett's sphericity test, the Kaiser-Olkin statistic and Kolmogorov-Smirnov tests were used. Results: Cronbach's alpha coefficient demonstrated a high consistency of the Croatian version of SSE scale (α = 0.92). The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO = 0.895) and the Bartlett's sphericity (p < 0.000) demonstrate significant results. The confirmatory factor analysis CFA has yielded a three-factor structure of SSE scale. Conclusion: The Croatian version of Satisfaction with Simulation Experience scale (CRO - SSE) has shown adequate psychometric properties making it a suitable tool for examining the satisfaction of nursing students with the simulation experience in Croatian context.
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- Humans MeSH
- Personal Satisfaction MeSH
- Translations MeSH
- Cross-Sectional Studies MeSH
- Psychometrics * MeSH
- Reproducibility of Results MeSH
- Students, Nursing psychology MeSH
- Education, Nursing MeSH
- Simulation Training MeSH
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- Humans MeSH
- Publication type
- Evaluation Study MeSH
- Geographicals
- Croatia MeSH
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the P4 suicide screener in a multinational sample. The primary goal was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the scale and investigate its convergent validity by analyzing its correlation with depression, anxiety, and substance use. STUDY DESIGN: The study design is a cross-sectional self-report study conducted across 42 countries. METHODS: A cross-sectional, self-report study was conducted in 42 countries, with a total of 82,243 participants included in the final data set. RESULTS: The study provides an overview of suicide ideation rates across 42 countries and confirms the structural validity of the P4 screener. The findings indicated that sexual and gender minority individuals exhibited higher rates of suicidal ideation. The P4 screener showed adequate reliability, convergence, and discriminant validity, and a cutoff score of 1 is recommended to identify individuals at risk of suicidal behavior. CONCLUSIONS: The study supports the reliability and validity of the P4 suicide screener across 42 diverse countries, highlighting the importance of using a cross-cultural suicide risk assessment to standardize the identification of high-risk individuals and tailoring culturally sensitive suicide prevention strategies.
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- Humans MeSH
- Suicide Prevention MeSH
- Cross-Sectional Studies MeSH
- Psychometrics MeSH
- Reproducibility of Results MeSH
- Suicidal Ideation * MeSH
- Cross-Cultural Comparison * MeSH
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- Humans MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Review MeSH
Quality of life has become firmly established as an important concept for an individual's life. The study introduces a concept of quality of life presented by Canadian Centre for Health Promotion, Quality of Life Research Unit of University of Toronto that developed a quality of life profile for adult population titled Quality of Life Profile – Adult Version (Brown, I., Renwick, R. & Nagler, M., 1996). The objective of this study is to provide a cross-cultural transfer and validation of this profile in the Czech cultural environment. The instrument was validated for a sample of 307 students of master degree in Physical Education and Sport. The questionnaire including nine key areas with the total number of 54 items was translated into the Czech language using a cross-cultural, back-translation technique. Following all steps recommended by the cross-cultural transfer method, the content and concurrent validity of the instrument was verified, producing a pilot version to be administered. In the pilot study, the specific reliability of items was verified using the time stability method. Internal consistency of each of the nine key areas was verified through Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega. The construct validity and structural theory was tested using the structural equation modeling method (Lisrel).The study presents the results achieved in each phase of the instrument validation, and brings modifications of the quality of life model resulting from the structural theory testing.
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- Adult MeSH
- Quality of Life psychology MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Pilot Projects MeSH
- Health Promotion methods trends utilization MeSH
- Motor Activity MeSH
- Surveys and Questionnaires MeSH
- Sports ethics psychology MeSH
- Statistics as Topic methods MeSH
- Students MeSH
- Research Design MeSH
- Life Style ethnology MeSH
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- Adult MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Geographicals
- Czech Republic MeSH
Cíl: Validizace dotazníku Quality-of-Life-Enjoyment-and-Satisfaction (Q-LES-Q) pro onemocnění depresivní poruchou v národních podmínkách. Design: Mezikulturní adaptace a validizace u nemocných přijatých k hospitalizaci na psychiatrické klinice s diagnózami F32, F33 podle MKN-10. Výstupy: Reprodukovatelnost (test-retest, vnitřní konzistence), validita (obsahová, diagnostická, diskriminantní), senzitivita. Výsledky: Byla analyzována data 56 pacientů: na test-retest reprodukovatelnost (46 měření), validita (93 měření) a vnitřní konzistenci (118 měření). Dotazník vykázal vysokou homogenitu (Cronbachova alfa vnitřní konzistence = 0,8–0,9) a prokázal stabilitu odpovědí při opakovaném podání za obdobných podmínek (test-retest). Jednotlivé skupiny otázek/domény vysoce korelovaly (p > 0,01) se skóry dotazníků HAMD, CGI a Beck. Závěr: Nový nástroj pro hodnocení kvality života prokázal dostatečnou reprodukovatelnost a validitu pro použití v klinické praxi.
Objective: Validation of the Quality-of-Life-Enjoyment-and-Satisfaction (Q-LES-Q) questionnaire in the population of depressive patients in the Czech Republic. Design: Cross-cultural adaptation process within the cohort of depressive disorder patients admitted to the psychiatric ward (F32, F33 according to ICD-10). Main outcome measures: Reliability (test-retest, internal consistency), validity (content analysis, discriminant validity and comparison with standard psychometric scales - HAMD, Beck, CGI) and sensitivity. Results: Data of 56 patients were analyzed. Reliability part (test-retest) of testing was performed with the 23 patients, validity and internal consistency assessments are based on 93 (118 resp.) measurements. The analyses indicated the high internal consistency (Cronbach alpha = 0,8–0,9) and proved stability of answers over the time (test-retest). The particular Q-LES-Q tests correlated highly (p > 0,01) with the HAMD, CGI and Beck questionnaires. Conclusions: The new quality of life inventory for depressive disorder patients proved satisfactory reliability and validity parameters to be used in clinical practice.
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- Depression diagnosis MeSH
- Adult MeSH
- Research Support as Topic MeSH
- Quality of Life MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Surveys and Questionnaires MeSH
- Psychometrics methods MeSH
- Reproducibility of Results MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Check Tag
- Adult MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Male MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- Review MeSH
- Comparative Study MeSH
The Ten-Item Internet Gaming Disorder Test (IGDT-10) is a short screening instrument developed to assess Internet gaming disorder (IGD) as proposed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of MentalDisorders, fifth edition (DSM-5), adopting a concise, clear, and consistent item-wording. According to initial studies conducted in 2014, the instrument showed promising psychometric characteristics. The present study tested the psychometric properties, including language and gender invariance, in a large international sample of online gamers. In this study, data were collected from 7,193 participants comprising Hungarian (n = 3,924), Iranian (n = 791), English-speaking (n = 754), French-speaking (n = 421), Norwegian (n = 195), Czech (n = 496), and Peruvian (n = 612) online gamers via gaming-related websites and gaming-related social-networking-site groups. A unidimensional factor structure provided a good fit to the data in all language-based samples. In addition, results indicated both language and gender invariance on the level of scalar invariance. Criterion and construct validity of the IGDT-10 was supported by its strong association with the Problematic Online Gaming Questionnaire and moderate association with weekly gaming time, psychopathological symptoms, and impulsivity. The proportions of each sample that met the cut-off score on the IGDT-10 varied between 1.61% and 4.48% in the individual samples, except for the Peruvian sample (13.44%). The IGDT-10 shows robust psychometric properties and appears suitable for conducting cross-cultural and gender comparisons across seven languages. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved).
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- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders MeSH
- Adult MeSH
- Factor Analysis, Statistical MeSH
- Impulsive Behavior MeSH
- Internet * MeSH
- Language MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Young Adult MeSH
- Behavior, Addictive diagnosis MeSH
- Surveys and Questionnaires MeSH
- Psychometrics MeSH
- Reproducibility of Results MeSH
- Cross-Cultural Comparison MeSH
- Video Games * MeSH
- Research Design MeSH
- Check Tag
- Adult MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Young Adult MeSH
- Male MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Validation Study MeSH
- Geographicals
- Australia MeSH
- Czech Republic MeSH
- Iran MeSH
- Italy MeSH
- Canada MeSH
- Republic of Korea MeSH
- Hungary MeSH
- Norway MeSH
- Peru MeSH
- Slovakia MeSH
- Slovenia MeSH
- United Kingdom MeSH
- United States MeSH
BACKGROUND: Depression and anxiety are among the most prevalent mental health issues experienced worldwide. However, whereas cross-cultural studies utilize psychometrically valid and reliable scales, fewer can meaningfully compare these conditions across different groups. To address this gap, the current study aimed to psychometrically assess the Brief Symptomatology Index (BSI) in 42 countries. METHODS: Using data from the International Sex Survey (N = 82,243; Mage = 32.39; SDage = 12.52; women: n = 46,874; 57 %), we examined the reliability of depression and anxiety symptom scores of the BSI-18, as well as evaluated evidence of construct, invariance, and criterion-related validity in predicting clinically relevant variables across countries, languages, genders, and sexual orientations. RESULTS: Results corroborated an invariant, two-factor structure across all groups tested, exhibiting excellent reliability estimates for both subscales. The 'caseness' criterion effectively discriminated among those at low and high risk of depression and anxiety, yielding differential effects on the clinical criteria examined. LIMITATIONS: The predictive validation was not made against a clinical diagnosis, and the full BSI-18 scale was not examined (excluding the somatization sub-dimension), limiting the validation scope of the BSI-18. Finally, the study was conducted online, mainly by advertisements through social media, ultimately skewing our sample towards women, younger, and highly educated populations. CONCLUSIONS: The results support that the BSI-12 is a valid and reliable assessment tool for assessing depression and anxiety symptoms across countries, languages, genders, and sexual orientations. Further, its caseness criterion can discriminate well between participants at high and low risk of depression and anxiety.
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- Depression * diagnosis MeSH
- Child MeSH
- Adult MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Surveys and Questionnaires MeSH
- Psychometrics MeSH
- Reproducibility of Results MeSH
- Cross-Cultural Comparison * MeSH
- Anxiety diagnosis MeSH
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- Child MeSH
- Adult MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Male MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
BACKGROUND: Various explicit screening tools, developed mostly in central Europe and the USA, assist clinicians in optimizing medication use for older adults. The Turkish Inappropriate Medication use in oldEr adults (TIME) criteria set, primarily based on the STOPP/START criteria set, is a current explicit tool originally developed for Eastern Europe and subsequently validated for broader use in Central European settings. Reviewed every three months to align with the latest scientific literature, it is one of the most up-to-date tools available. The tool is accessible via a free mobile app and website platforms, ensuring convenience for clinicians and timely integration of updates as needed. Healthcare providers often prefer to use their native language in medical practice, highlighting the need for prescribing tools to be translated and adapted into multiple languages to promote optimal medication practices. OBJECTIVE: To describe the protocol for cross-cultural and language validation of the TIME criteria in various commonly used languages and to outline its protocol for clinical validation across different healthcare settings. METHODS: The TIME International Study Group comprised 24 geriatric pharmacotherapy experts from 12 countries. In selecting the framework for the study, we reviewed the steps and outcomes from previous research on cross-cultural adaptations and clinical validations of explicit tools. Assessment tools were selected based on both their validity in accurately addressing the relevant issues and their feasibility for practical implementation. The drafted methodology paper was circulated among the study group members for feedback and revisions leading to a final consensus. RESULTS: The research methodology consists of two phases. Cross-cultural adaptation/language validation phase follows the 8-step approach recommended by World Health Organization. This phase allows regions or countries to make modifications to existing criteria or introduce new adjustments based on local prescribing practices and available medications, as long as these adjustments are supported by current scientific evidence. The second phase involves the clinical validation, where participants will be randomized into two groups. The control group will receive standard care, while the intervention group will have their treatment evaluated by clinicians who will review the TIME criteria and consider its recommendations. A variety of patient outcomes (i.e., number of hospital admissions, quality of life, number of regular medications [including over the counter medications], geriatric syndromes and mortality) in different healthcare settings will be investigated. CONCLUSION: The outputs of this methodological report are expected to promote broader adoption of the TIME criteria. Studies building on this work are anticipated to enhance the identification and management of inappropriate medication use and contribute to improved patient outcomes.
BACKGROUND: The updated Oslo Sports Trauma Research Questionnaire on Health Problems (OSTRC-H2) has been translated into a limited set of languages and lacks full validation of its new measures. PURPOSE: To (1) translate, cross-culturally adapt, and evaluate the measurement properties of the OSTRC-H2 for the Slovenian population and (2) investigate the construct validity for the severity score and time lost due to a health problem. STUDY DESIGN: Cohort study (diagnosis); Level of evidence, 3. METHODS: The OSTRC-H2 was translated from English to Slovenian (OSTRC-H2-SLO) according to international guidelines. A 15-week study was conducted among 188 elite athletes, with a test-retest performed in the 10th week. Internal consistency, reliability, content validity, feasibility, and potential ceiling effects were investigated. Internal consistency was measured using the Cronbach alpha coefficient, while reliability was measured with the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Construct validity was measured with the Spearman rank correlation coefficient (rS). RESULTS: There was a 95% response rate and an 18% mean weekly prevalence of health problems. The OSTRC-H2-SLO showed excellent test-retest reliability (ICC, 0.94 [95% CI, 0.67-0.99]), with a Cronbach α of .93. A strong positive correlation was found between the OSTRC-H2-SLO severity score and days lost due to an acute injury (rS = 0.754), overuse injury (rS = 0.785), and illness (rS = 0.894) (P < .001 for all). Moderate to strong negative correlations were observed between severity score and total load (training and competition load in hours) as well as between days lost and total load (P < .001 for all). CONCLUSION: The OSTRC-H2-SLO was found to be valid, reliable, and well accepted among Slovenian athletes. The authors confirmed the questionnaire's construct validity and identified total load as an indicator of an increase in the severity score. REGISTRATION: NCT05471297 (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier).
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- Journal Article MeSH
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- Early Diagnosis MeSH
- Adult MeSH
- Clinical Trials as Topic MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Thyroid Neoplasms pathology ultrasonography MeSH
- Carcinoma, Papillary pathology ultrasonography MeSH
- Predictive Value of Tests MeSH
- Cross-Sectional Studies MeSH
- Reproducibility of Results MeSH
- Aged MeSH
- Sensitivity and Specificity MeSH
- Thyroid Gland pathology ultrasonography MeSH
- Biopsy, Fine-Needle MeSH
- Ultrasonography methods standards MeSH
- Thyroid Nodule pathology ultrasonography MeSH
- Validation Studies as Topic MeSH
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- Adult MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Male MeSH
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