BACKGROUND: Birth experiences significantly impact both parents' psychological well-being, relationship dynamics, and early parenting. While the experiences of mothers during childbirth are widely studied, there is a growing need to understand and measure birth satisfaction among fathers as well. AIM: This study aimed to address the gap in understanding fathers' childbirth experiences by translating and validating the Slovak Partner version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (SKP-BSS-R). The research evaluated the psychometric properties of the SKP-BSS-R, including its factor structure, internal consistency, and validity, to establish its suitability as a tool for assessing fathers' satisfaction with the childbirth experience. METHODS: A cross-sectional design was employed with 262 Slovak fathers. The SKP-BSS-R underwent translation and expert review following international guidelines. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) assessed its tri-dimensional structure, while internal consistency was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha. Validity testing included divergent, convergent, and known-groups discriminant analyses. RESULTS: The SKP-BSS-R showed excellent psychometric properties. CFA confirmed its tri-dimensional structure, and Cronbach's alpha values exceeded 0.70 for all subscales and the total score. Known-groups validity highlighted significant differences based on delivery type and parity. Convergent validity demonstrated strong correlations among subscales and the total score, while divergent validity showed no significant correlation with participant age. CONCLUSIONS: The SKP-BSS-R is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing birth satisfaction in Slovak fathers. Its use alongside maternal-focused tools provides a holistic view of family birth experiences, supporting research and interventions aimed at enhancing psychological well-being and family-centred care.

• Keywords
• Birth satisfaction, Slovak partner birth satisfaction scale-revised, Slovak partners, fathers, psychometric validation,
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH

BACKGROUND: The topic of adolescent mental health is currently a subject of much debate due to the increasing prevalence of mental health problems among this age group. Therefore, it is crucial to have high-quality and validated mental well-being measurement tools. While such tools do exist, they are often not tailored specifically to adolescents and are not available in Czech language. The aim of this study is to validate and test the Czech version of the Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (SWEMWBS) on a large sample of Czech adolescents aged 15 to 18 years. METHODS: The analysis is based on data from the first wave of the Czech Education Panel Survey (CZEPS) and was mainly conducted using Item Response Theory (IRT), which is the most appropriate method for this type of analysis. Specifically, the Graded Response Model (GRM) was applied to the data. This comprehensive validation study also included reliability and three types of validity (construct, convergent and criterion) testing. RESULTS: The study found that the Czech version of the SWEMWBS for adolescents aged 15 to 18 years (N = 22,498) has good quality and psychometric properties. The data was analysed using the GRM model as it met the assumptions for the use of IRT. The estimated parameter values by GRM demonstrated good discriminant and informative power for all items, except for item 7, which showed poorer results compared to the others. However, excluding it from the scale would not enhance the overall quality of the scale. The five-category response scale functions effectively. Additionally, the results demonstrated high reliability, and all types of validity tested were also confirmed. CONCLUSIONS: The Czech version of the SWEMWBS for adolescents has been validated as a psychometrically sound, reliable and valid instrument for measuring mental well-being. It can therefore be used with confidence in future studies.

• Keywords
• Adolescents, CZEPS, Czechia, IRT, Mental well-being, Psychometric analysis, SWEMWBS, Validation,
• MeSH
• Mental Health * MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Adolescent MeSH
• Surveys and Questionnaires standards   MeSH
• Psychometrics * MeSH
• Reproducibility of Results MeSH
• Check Tag
• Humans MeSH
• Adolescent MeSH
• Male MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH
• Validation Study MeSH
• Geographicals
• Czech Republic MeSH

The Sport Motivation Scale (SMS) is a widely used instrument that assesses motivational processes within sport and exercise environments. The scale has demonstrated validity and reliability in multiple cultures, however, there is yet no empirical evidence regarding its psychometric properties in the Czech population. In this study we therefore set out to examine the reliability and construct validity of the SMS in a sample of Czech university-aged athletes. We first examined the SMS factor structure using a nonparametric item response theory model (Mokken monotone homogeneity model) and identified six items violating the unidimensionality of the particular subscales. Remaining items were then subjected to test of hypothesized seven-factor structure and several different forms of measurement invariance examined based on gender, competition level and type of sport (individual vs team sports). The hypothesized seven-factor fit well and there was sufficient evidence supporting full invariance across the examined groups. All SMS subscales had adequate internal consistencies ranging from 0.66 to 0.89. Results of correlational analysis among the SMS subscales and between the SMS and two outcomes of interest further supported validity of the scale. Observed differences in SMS subscales between males and females, recreational and competitive athletes, as well as between individual and team-based sport activities, comported with prior empirical studies using a self-determination theory framework. In conclusion, results reinforce the utility and performance of the SMS in a sample of Czech university athletes. The SMS may therefore be recommended for measurement of the multidimensional motivational processes taking place in the exercise and sport domain.

• MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Young Adult MeSH
• Motivation * MeSH
• Personal Autonomy * MeSH
• Psychometrics instrumentation   MeSH
• Reproducibility of Results MeSH
• Sex Factors MeSH
• Athletes psychology   MeSH
• Sports psychology   MeSH
• Universities MeSH
• Check Tag
• Humans MeSH
• Young Adult MeSH
• Male MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH
• Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
• Validation Study MeSH
• Geographicals
• Czech Republic MeSH

Empathy is a concept associated with various positive outcomes. However, to measure such a multifaceted concept, valid and reliable tools are needed. Negatively worded items (NWIs) are suspected to decrease some psychometric parameters of assessment instruments, which complicates the research of empathy. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the factor structure and validity of the TEQ on the Czech population, including the influence of the NWIs. Data were collected from three surveys. In total, 2239 Czech participants were included in our study. Along with socio-demographic information, we measured empathy, neuroticism, spirituality, self-esteem, compassion and social desirability. NWI in general yielded low communalities, factor loadings and decreased internal consistency. Therefore, in the next steps, we tested the model consisting of their positively reformulated versions. A higher empathy was found in females, married and religious individuals. We further found positive associations between empathy, compassion and spirituality. After the sample was split in half, exploratory factor analysis of the model with reformulated items was followed by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), which supported a unidimensional solution with good internal consistency: Cronbach's α = 0.85 and McDonald's ω = 0.85. The CFA indicated an acceptable fit χ2 (14) = 83.630; p < 0.001; CFI = 0.997; TLI = 0.995; RMSEA = 0.070; SRMR = 0.037. The Czech version of the TEQ is a valid and reliable tool for the assessment of empathy. The use of NWIs in Czech or in a similar language environment seems to be questionable and their rewording may represent a more reliable approach.

• Keywords
• TEQ, empathy, negatively worded items, psychometric examination, validation,
• MeSH
• Empathy * MeSH
• Factor Analysis, Statistical MeSH
• Language * MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Surveys and Questionnaires MeSH
• Psychometrics MeSH
• Reproducibility of Results MeSH
• Check Tag
• Humans MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH
• Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
• Geographicals
• Czech Republic MeSH

BACKGROUND: The Near Visual Acuity Questionnaire Presbyopia (NAVQ-P) is a patient-reported outcome (PRO) measure that was developed in a phakic presbyopia population to assess near vision function impacts. The study refined and explored the psychometric properties and score interpretability of the NAVQ-P and additional PRO items assessing near vision correction independence (NVCI), near vision satisfaction (NVS), and near vision correction preference (NVCP). METHODS: This was a psychometric validation study conducted using PRO data collected as part of a Phase IIb clinical trial (CUN8R44 A2202) consisting of 235 randomized adults with presbyopia from the US, Japan, Australia, and Canada. Data collected at baseline, week 2, and months 1, 2, and 3 during the 3-month trial treatment period were included in the analyses to assess item (question) properties, NAVQ-P dimensionality and scoring, reliability, validity, and score interpretation. RESULTS: Item responses were distributed across the full response scale for most NAVQ-P and additional PRO items. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the pre-defined unidimensional structure and calculation of a NAVQ-P total score as a measure of near vision function. Item deletion informed by item response distributions, dimensionality analyses, item response theory, and previous qualitative findings, including clinical input, supported retention of 14 NAVQ-P items. The 14-item NAVQ-P total score had excellent internal consistency (α = 0.979) and high test-retest reliability (Intraclass Correlation Coefficients > = 0.898). There was good evidence of construct-related validity for all PROs supported by strong correlations with concurrent measures. Excellent results for known-groups validity and ability to detect change analyses were also demonstrated. Anchor-based and distribution-based methods supported interpretation of scores through generation of group-level and within-individual estimates of meaningful change thresholds. A meaningful within-patient change in the range of 8-15-point improvement on the NAVQ-P total score (score range 0-42) was recommended, including a more specific responder definition of 10-point improvement. CONCLUSIONS: The NAVQ-P, NVCI, and NVS are valid and reliable instruments which have the ability to detect change over time. Findings strongly support the use of these measures as outcome assessments in clinical/research studies and in clinical practice in the presbyopia population.

• Keywords
• Clinical outcome assessment, Near vision function, Patient-reported outcome, Presbyopia, Psychometric validation,
• MeSH
• Adult MeSH
• Patient Reported Outcome Measures MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Myopia * MeSH
• Presbyopia * diagnosis   MeSH
• Psychometrics MeSH
• Reproducibility of Results MeSH
• Check Tag
• Adult MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH
• Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
• Geographicals
• Australia MeSH

BACKGROUND: There is a growing importance of loneliness measurement through valid and reliable instruments. However, to establish valid and reliable measures, there is a need to explore their psychometric properties in different research settings and language environments. For this reason, this study aimed to validate the Three Item Loneliness Scale (TILS) in the Czech Republic within a Slavonic language environment. METHODS: A sample of Czech adults (n = 3236) was used consisting primarily of university students. We utilized Classical Test Theory to assess TILS internal consistency, temporal stability, and factor structure. Item Response Theory (IRT) was used to estimate Differential Item Functioning (DIF), the discrimination and difficulty of the TILS items and to estimate the measurement precision of the whole scale. Construct validity was explored through the Spearman correlation coefficient using personality traits, depression, and anxiety. RESULTS: The results showed satisfactory reliability and validity of the TILS in the Czech Republic. The scale's internal consistency and temporal stability were found to be satisfactory (Cronbach's α = 0.81, McDonald's ω = 0.82, ICC = 0.71). The parallel analysis supported the unidimensionality of the TILS. The IRT results indicated that the highest measurement precision was reached in individuals with lower and above-average levels of loneliness. Significant correlations between the TILS scores, anxiety, depression, and personality traits supported the construct validity of the scale. Although the DIF analysis identified statistically significant differences in responses to items TILS_2 and TILS_3 based on education level and employment status (with no significant differences observed for TILS_1), the effect sizes of these differences were small. This indicates that, despite statistical significance, the practical impact on the scale's validity across these groups is minimal. CONCLUSIONS: The validated TILS provides a reliable and valid tool for assessing loneliness in the Czech Republic. Its brevity makes it a practical option for researchers and clinicians seeking to measure loneliness time-efficiently. Future studies should explore how adding new items could increase the measurement precision of the TILS.

• Keywords
• Item response theory, Loneliness, Measurement, Psychometric Properties, TILS, Validation,
• MeSH
• Depression psychology   diagnosis   MeSH
• Adult MeSH
• Middle Aged MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Adolescent MeSH
• Young Adult MeSH
• Loneliness * psychology   MeSH
• Surveys and Questionnaires standards   MeSH
• Psychometrics * MeSH
• Reproducibility of Results MeSH
• Anxiety psychology   diagnosis   MeSH
• Check Tag
• Adult MeSH
• Middle Aged MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Adolescent MeSH
• Young Adult MeSH
• Male MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH
• Geographicals
• Czech Republic MeSH

At present, no standardized tool to measure therapeutic outcomes of a central European traditional healing system called Ethicotherapy exists. Ethicotherapy focuses on the relationship between physical health and moral health. The aim was to develop and validate the Ethicotherapy quality of life questionnaire (EQLQ) using a sequential exploratory mixed-method study design. An EQLQ with good psychometric properties was developed. An exploratory factor analysis identified eight domains consisting of 30 items. Future research investigating a relationship between EQLQ, health, and physical illness in different populations and cultural settings is recommended.

• Keywords
• Development, Ethicotherapy, Psychometric properties, Questionnaire, Validation,
• MeSH
• Factor Analysis, Statistical MeSH
• Quality of Life * MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Surveys and Questionnaires * standards   MeSH
• Psychometrics MeSH
• Reproducibility of Results MeSH
• Research Design * MeSH
• Check Tag
• Humans MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH

BACKGROUND/AIMS: The aim of this study was to perform a psychometric validation of the Czech version of the Quality of Life - Alzheimer's Disease scale (QoL-AD) for patients with early-stage dementia. METHODS: The sample included 212 patient-proxy pairs. For convergent validity, the Czech version of the Bristol Activities of Daily Living Scale (BADLS-CZ), the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), and the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) were used. RESULTS: The reliability of the QoL-AD for patients and caregivers was good (Cronbach's α = 0.85, ICC = 0.25-0.54). A positive correlation existed between the QoL-AD and the SPPB, and negative correlations existed between the QoL-AD and the BADLS-CZ as well as between the QoL-AD and the GDS. Factor analysis resulted in a three-factor solution (physical and mental health, family life, and social security). CONCLUSION: The Czech version of the QoL-AD has good psychometric properties in compliance with international recommendations.

• Keywords
• Dementia, Geriatrics, Quality of life, Questionnaire,
• MeSH
• Alzheimer Disease diagnosis   psychology   MeSH
• Activities of Daily Living psychology   MeSH
• Quality of Life psychology   MeSH
• Middle Aged MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Psychometrics statistics & numerical data   MeSH
• Reproducibility of Results MeSH
• Aged, 80 and over MeSH
• Aged MeSH
• Behavior Rating Scale statistics & numerical data   MeSH
• Check Tag
• Middle Aged MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Male MeSH
• Aged, 80 and over MeSH
• Aged MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH
• Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
• Validation Study MeSH
• Geographicals
• Czech Republic MeSH

AIMS: To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Perceived Implicit Rationing of Nursing Care (PIRNCA) instrument and to report the prevalence of rationed care at university and faculty hospitals. DESIGN: A cross-sectional study. METHODS: The study was carried out at two university and five faculty hospitals in the Slovak Republic. Participants were 895 Registered Nurses recruited by the purposive sampling method between December 2017-July 2018. Data were collected using the PIRNCA instrument. Construct validity and reliability of the instrument were tested. RESULTS: The prevalence of rationed care at university and faculty hospitals was identified as being 42.1%. Furthermore, 87.6% of nurses reported rationing one or more nursing care activities. Using both statistical methods when evaluating the PIRNCA resulted in the confirmation that the tool is valid and reliable. CONCLUSION: Rationed care is a common phenomenon at university and faculty hospitals. The PIRNCA is a suitable instrument to measure the phenomenon in adult acute care units because of its high reliability and validity. We recommend using the instrument in different contexts, not only for specific conditions that were presented for this study. IMPACT: Rationed care at university and faculty hospitals has never been reported. Psychometric properties of the instrument that measures nurses´ perception of rationed care have never been evaluated by using different approaches. The most frequently rationed nursing care activities are those that nurses are competent to initiate on the basis of their knowledge and skills - the independent ones. The PIRNCA is a valid and reliable instrument. Hospital management can use the instrument to explore the prevalence of rationed care, followed by the application of prevention strategies. Our findings represent the base for further exploration of rationed care using the PIRNCA.

目的: 评价感知式内隐护理配给(PIRNCA)工具的心理测量特性,并汇报大学和学院附属医院的配给护理情况。 设计: 横断面研究。 方法: 在斯洛伐克共和国的两所大学和五所学院附属医院进行此项研究。受试者为895名注册护士(于2017年12月至2018年7月采用目的抽样法招募)。采用感知式内隐护理配给工具来收集数据。检验了该工具的结构效度和信度。 结果: 大学和学院附属医院的配给式护理普及率被确定为42.1%。此外,87.6%的护士汇报了一次或多次配给式护理活动。在评估感知式内隐护理配给时,采用这两种统计方法,可以确认工具是有效的、可靠的。 结论: 在大学和学院附属医院,配给式护理是一种普遍现象。由于具有较高的信度和效度,感知式内隐护理配给工具可用于测量成人急症监护室中这类现象。我们建议在不同的环境中使用该工具,而不仅仅是针对本研究中提出的特定条件。 影响: 从未报道过大学和学院附属医院的配给式护理现象。从未使用不同方法评价心理测量特性工具(该工具用于计量护士对配给式护理的感知情况)。最常见的配给式护理活动是护士有能力根据他们的知识和技能发起的活动(独立活动)。感知式内隐护理配给是一种有效且可靠的工具。医院管理人员可以利用这一工具来探讨配给式护理的普及情况,然后施行预防策略。研究成果为采用感知式内隐护理配给工具进一步探索配给式护理奠定了基础。.

• Keywords
• PIRNCA instrument, Rasch analysis, faculty hospitals, nurses, psychometric properties, rationing of care, university hospitals,
• MeSH
• Adult MeSH
• Middle Aged MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Nursing Care organization & administration   statistics & numerical data   MeSH
• Nursing Staff, Hospital organization & administration   statistics & numerical data   MeSH
• Health Care Rationing organization & administration   statistics & numerical data   MeSH
• Cross-Sectional Studies MeSH
• Surveys and Questionnaires MeSH
• Psychometrics MeSH
• Reproducibility of Results MeSH
• Social Validity, Research * MeSH
• Check Tag
• Adult MeSH
• Middle Aged MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Male MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH
• Geographicals
• Slovakia MeSH

The purpose of our study was to assess if the Polish translation of the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Colorectal Cancer (CRC)-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ-CR29) is an acceptable and psychometrically valid measure to collect quality of life (QoL) data in Polish patients with CRC for use in clinical trials and clinical practice. A total of 150 patients undergoing treatment for CRC were prospectively enrolled in the study. Psychometric assessment of the translated QLQ-CR29 structure, reliability, convergent and divergent validity, and clinical validity was subsequently performed. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient ranged from 0.70-0.89, indicating acceptable internal consistency. For test-retest reliability, the ICCs for each item ranged from 0.59-0.91, with exceptions for urinary incontinence and dysuria, indicating good to excellent reproducibility. In multi-trait scaling analyses, the criterion for item convergent and divergent validity was satisfied. The correlations between the EORTC QLQ-CR29 and QLQ-C30 scales were mostly low (r < .40), with a few items demonstrating higher correlations. The known group comparisons analyses demonstrated the ability of the questionnaire to distinguish between patients' differing age, stoma status, and treatment intent. The Polish translation of the QLQ-CR29 is a psychometrically reliable and valid tool. The results of this study are congruent with that of EORTC validation.

• Keywords
• colorectal cancer, quality of life, questionnaire,
• MeSH
• Surgical Stomas MeSH
• Adult MeSH
• Fecal Incontinence physiopathology   psychology   MeSH
• Urinary Incontinence MeSH
• Colorectal Neoplasms physiopathology   psychology   therapy   MeSH
• Colostomy psychology   MeSH
• Quality of Life * MeSH
• Middle Aged MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Pilot Projects MeSH
• Body Image MeSH
• Translations MeSH
• Prospective Studies MeSH
• Surveys and Questionnaires MeSH
• Psychometrics MeSH
• Reproducibility of Results MeSH
• Aged, 80 and over MeSH
• Aged MeSH
• Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms physiopathology   psychology   MeSH
• Health Status MeSH
• Check Tag
• Adult MeSH
• Middle Aged MeSH
• Humans MeSH
• Male MeSH
• Aged, 80 and over MeSH
• Aged MeSH
• Female MeSH
• Publication type
• Journal Article MeSH
• Validation Study MeSH
• Geographicals
• Poland MeSH