The WHOQOL-BREF: a modern psychometric evaluation of its internal construct validity in people with multiple sclerosis
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DOI: 10.1007/s11136-020-02463-z
Abstract: Purpose Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) differentially impact upon quality of life (QoL) and a comprehensive measure is required for use in observational and interventional studies. This study examines the abbreviated World Health Organisation Quality… read more here.
Keywords: whoqol bref; bref; multiple sclerosis; construct validity ... See more keywords
Does the single-item self-rated health measure the same thing across different wordings? Construct validity study
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DOI: 10.1007/s11136-020-02533-2
Abstract: Purpose The self-rated health (SRH) item is frequently used in health surveys but variations of its form (wording, response options) may hinder comparisons between versions over time or across surveys. The objectives were to determine… read more here.
Keywords: srh; health; construct validity; srh forms ... See more keywords
Reliability, construct validity, and measurement invariance of the PROMIS Physical Function 8b—Adult Short Form v2.0
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DOI: 10.1007/s11136-020-02603-5
Abstract: The National Institutes of Health established the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) to assess health across various chronic illnesses. The standardized PROMIS measures have been used to assess symptoms in studies that included Native… read more here.
Keywords: function; promis physical; construct validity; physical function ... See more keywords
Psychometric assessment of EQ-5D-5L and ReQoL measures in patients with anxiety and depression: construct validity and responsiveness
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DOI: 10.1007/s11136-021-02833-1
Abstract: Generic health measures have been questioned for quantifying mental-health-related outcomes. In patients with anxiety and/or depression, our aim is to assess the psychometric properties of the preference-based EQ-5D-5L (generic health) and ReQoL-UI (recovery-focussed quality of… read more here.
Keywords: anxiety; depression; construct validity; reqol ... See more keywords
A critique of expressive writing experiment in the cancer population: Focus on construct validity
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DOI: 10.1007/s12144-018-0042-1
Abstract: Expressive writing was proposed to facilitate cognitive processing and disinhibition of emotions in people confronted with traumatic events. Contrary to the findings found in the general population, recent meta-analyses failed to support its effect in… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; construct validity; population; expressive writing ... See more keywords
Measurement Properties of Commonly Used Generic Preference-Based Measures in East and South-East Asia: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.1007/s40273-019-00854-w
Abstract: Objectives Our aim was to systematically review published evidence on the construct validity, test-retest reliability and responsiveness of generic preference-based measures (PBMs) used in East and South-East Asia. Methods This systematic review was guided by… read more here.
Keywords: measurement properties; south east; systematic review; review ... See more keywords
What does the ORTO-15 measure? Assessing the construct validity of a common orthorexia nervosa questionnaire in a meat avoiding sample
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DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2018.12.042
Abstract: Orthorexia nervosa (ON) is a proposed diagnostic category that captures a pathological need to eat healthfully. The ORTO-15 is a self-report measure ostensibly designed to assess ON, but its suitability for capturing symptoms of pathology… read more here.
Keywords: orthorexia nervosa; measure; pathology; meat ... See more keywords
A meta-analysis of associations between weight bias internalization and conceptually-related correlates: A step towards improving construct validity.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2022.102127
Abstract: Weight bias internalization (WBI), a process of weight-based self-devaluation, has been associated with adverse mental and physical health. However, there are limitations with the existing conceptualization and operationalization of WBI that raise questions about the… read more here.
Keywords: bias internalization; conceptually related; weight bias; construct validity ... See more keywords
Measuring psychological distress using the K10 in Kenya.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2022.02.012
Abstract: BACKGROUND The Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) is a brief screening tool that assesses psychological distress in both clinical and epidemiological settings. Despite wide applicability of the K10 globally, there are no data on psychometric… read more here.
Keywords: psychological distress; construct validity; k10 kenya; distress ... See more keywords
Rasch analysis supported the construct validity of self-report measures of activity and participation derived from patient ratings of the ICF low back pain core set.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2016.12.016
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To investigate whether measures of activity limitations and participation restrictions with sound internal construct validity could be derived from patient ratings of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Low Back Pain Core… read more here.
Keywords: participation; activity participation; measures activity; construct validity ... See more keywords
Construct Validity of a Simple Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy Model Using a Validated Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2017.05.001
Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVE To determine the construct validity and interrater reliability of a laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy simulator using a global rating scale. DESIGN Prospective blinded observational study (Canadian Task Force classification II.3). SETTING Academic teaching hospital.… read more here.
Keywords: validity; construct validity; ovarian cystectomy; laparoscopic ovarian ... See more keywords