Psychometric properties of the Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised for individuals with autism spectrum disorder in Japan

Restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs) constitute a core symptom of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised (RBS-R) is a widely used questionnaire administered by parents or caregivers to assess RRBs in individuals with ASD. This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the RBS-R Japanese Version (RBS-R-J). The ASD and non-ASD groups comprised 274 and 36 participants, respectively. We examined corrected item-total correlation, Cronbach's alpha, and RBS-R-J scores of different diagnostic groups, as well as correlations between RBS-R-J scores and intelligence quotient (IQ), autistic symptoms, adaptive/maladaptive functioning, aberrant behaviors, and sensory processing. All items showed moderate corrected item-total correlations. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was .93. We found significant differences in the mean RBS-R-J scores of the low-functioning ASD group and the intellectual disabilities group, and of low-functioning and high-functioning ASD groups. RBS-R-J scores negatively correlated with IQ and scores on the Sensory Profile (Japanese version) and Adaptive Behavior Composite of the Maladaptive Behavior Index of the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales-Second Edition (VABS-II; Japanese version), but positively correlated with scores on the peak and current symptoms subscales of the Pervasive Developmental Disorders Autism Society Japan Rating Scale, the VABS-II, and the Aberrant Behavior Checklist-Community (Japanese version). From these results, we conclude that RBS-R-J showed good reliability, diagnostic validity, and convergent validity, indicating that it is a reliable, valid instrument for use among ASD individuals in clinical and research settings.     

Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the pressure injury knowledge assessment tool 2.0

AimThe aim of this study was to develop a Turkish version of the Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Assessment Tool 2.0 (PUKAT 2.0) and determine its validity and reliability.Materials and MethodsThis was a cross-cultural adaptation and validation study. The study sample included a total of 451 participants (232 nurses and 219 nursing students). The validity of the Turkish version of the PUKAT 2.0 was evaluated with linguistic validity, content validity, item validity (item difficulty, discriminating index), and construct validity (known-groups technique) analyses. The reliability of the tool was evaluated by conducting a test–retest analysis.ResultsContent validity index (CVI) for the items (Item-CVI) ranged from 0.83 to 1.00 and the CVI for the scale (Scale-CVI) was 0.95. The difficulty index for 21 items ranged from 0.10 to 0.63. Four items were found to be too difficult. Item discriminating index values ranged from 0.00 to 0.61. The overall intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was found to be 0.80.ConclusionThe Turkish version of the Pressure Injury Knowledge Assessment Tool 2.0 (PIKAT 2.0-Tr) is supported by acceptable psychometric properties and can be used to evaluate the knowledge of nurses and nursing students in Turkey about the prevention of PI.     

大学生网络成瘾量表的初步编制

目的编制可供评估网络成瘾倾向的自评量表。方法采用自编《大学生网络成瘾量表》为研究工具对197名在校大学生为被试进行测试。结果①初步编制的《大学生网络成瘾量表》共46条目,包括2个分量表:网络成瘾倾向和网络成瘾类型分量表,其中网络成瘾倾向分量表分为成瘾症状成分(即成瘾症状、消极影响2个维度)和认知、情感体验成分(即内心体验、自我认知2个维度);网络成瘾类型分为网络关系成瘾、网络娱乐成瘾、信息搜集成瘾和网络性成瘾4个维度;②本量表具有较好的信度:成瘾倾向分量表及各维度的同质性信度为0·80~0·95,网络成瘾类型分量表为0·78,符合测量学标准;网络成瘾倾向分量表及各维度的重测信度除消极影响为0·67外,其他为0·75~0·88,网络成瘾类型分量表为0·74,也都基本达到心理测量学标准;③本量表成瘾倾向分量表的成瘾标志和消极影响维度与陈淑惠《中文网络成瘾量表》各个因子以及总分的相关(0·78~0·83)均显示有统计学意义,说明其具有良好的结构效度。结论该量表评价内容范围较宽、提供信息量较大,题目量适中,并且其信、效度较好,为后续研究打下了良好基础。     

图片学习测验在识别老年人轻微认知功能损害中的作用

目的　分析图片学习测验在识别老年人轻微认知功能损害 (MCI)中的作用。方法　选择符合MCI诊断标准的老年人 4 8例与正常对照组 5 6名完成图片学习测验、简易智能状态检查、听觉词语学习测验及多种非记忆测验。结果　图片学习测验的 3个记忆指标 (图片短时记忆、延迟记忆和学习记忆 )在MCI与正常对照组之间有非常显著的差异。已经给出这三个图片记忆指标区分MCI与正常老年人的划界分、敏感性和特异性。结论　图片记忆操作简便、信度和效度好 ,可以作为临床医师筛选MCI的有效工具     

老年慢病共存患者治疗负担量表的研制

背景 老年慢病共存患者治疗负担重,准确、有效评估患者治疗负担可为个性化干预方案制定、干预效果评价提供至关重要的评估工具,但目前尚无本土化的老年慢病共存患者治疗负担量表。目的 研制老年慢病共存患者治疗负担量表并检验其信效度,为科学评价老年慢病共存患者干预措施的效果提供合适的评估工具。方法 通过文献分析和患者访谈构建量表的条目池,通过专家咨询的方式形成初始量表。通过预测试,对初始量表条目的语义、最佳表达方式等做出修改。于2021年9—11月,采用便利抽样法选取老年慢病共存患者294名,使用项目分析和探索性因子分析对初始量表进行条目筛选,形成测试版量表。于2021年11月至2022年1月,采用便利抽样法选择老年慢病共存患者316名,使用信度、效度、可行性对测试版量表进行科学性考评,最终形成正式版量表。结果正式版老年慢病共存患者治疗负担量表包括33个条目、7个维度,7个维度分别为经济负担、自我管理负担、获得医疗服务负担、药物管理负担、药物不良反应负担、社交负担、心理负担。验证性因子分析结果显示,χ2/df=1.506,比较拟合指数（CFI）=0.933,非规准适配指数（TLI）=0.925,标...     

The reliability and validity of the Seasonal Pattern Assessment Questionnaire: a comparison between patient groups

Background: The Seasonal Pattern Assessment Questionnaire (SPAQ) is a frequently used screening instrument in the research on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Nevertheless, studies on its reliability and validity are relatively scarce. In the present study the reliability and the contrast validity of the SPAQ are investigated. Methods: SAD patients, selected by means of a clinical interview, non-seasonal depressed out-patients, non-depressed out-patients, and a control group, are contrasted to estimate the discriminating power of the SPAQ. Also, the reliability and factor structure of the seasonality and the climate subscales are investigated. To study food intake the Seasonal Food Preference Questionnaire (SFPQ) was developed. Results: The SAD criterion of the SPAQ shows good specificity (94%), but a low sensitivity (44%). Discriminant analysis shows sufficient ability to classify subjects (81% correctly classified). The Global Seasonality Scale has a good internal consistency. It consists of two factors, a psychological factor and a food factor. The SFPQ is sensitive for carbohydrate intake by SAD patients. Limitations: Most SAD patients had received treatment and completed the SPAQ while they were not depressed, which may have influenced the sensitivity. Conclusions: The SPAQ is not sensitive enough to be considered a diagnostic instrument for SAD. Nevertheless, it is accurate enough to be used as a screenings instrument. The only false positives were found in the depressive group. The accuracy of prevalence Figs. can be improved by completion of the SPAQ in the summer months, combined with the completion of a depression scale.     

Reliability and validity of the Biodex system 3 pro isokinetic dynamometer velocity,torque and position measurements

This study quantitatively assessed the mechanical reliability and validity of position, torque and velocity measurements of the Biodex System 3 isokinetic dynamometer. Trial-to-trial and day-to-day reliability were assessed during three trials on two separate days. To assess instrument validity, measurement of each variable using the Biodex System 3 dynamometer was compared to a criterion measure of position, torque and velocity. Position was assessed at 5° increments across the available range of motion of the dynamometer. Torque measures were assessed isometrically by hanging six different calibrated weights from the lever arm. Velocity was assessed (30°/s to 500°/s) across a 70° arc of motion by manually accelerating the weighted lever arm. With the exception of a systematic decrease in velocity at speeds of 300°/s and higher, the Biodex System 3 performed with acceptable mechanical reliability and validity on all variables tested.DisclosureThe Biodex dynamometer used for this investigation was donated to the laboratory by Biodex Medical Systems. The authors have no commercial or proprietary interest in this device.     

和谐完美主义量表的初步编制

目的编制一份测量和谐完美主义者合理认知与行为的量表。方法在理论分析与访谈的基础上，结合中国青少年、大学生完美主义量表的项目进行数据搜集和管理，运用内容分析、残差规整以及因素分析最终确定和谐完美主义的项目与维度，并进行了信度、效度检验。结果和谐完美主义心理由合理信念、自我提升、完美动机、自省、悦纳他人5个维度构成，各维度的内部一致性系数为0.75～0.88，重测信度为0.71～0.86，累积方差贡献率为61.57%。结论和谐完美主义量表具有较理想的信效度，较适合本土学生应用。     

原发性骨质疏松症患者生活质量量表的信度与效度研究

目的:检验原发性骨质疏松症患者生活质量量表(Osteoporosis Quality of Life Scale,OQOLS)测试版的信、效度.方法:应用OQOLS测试版随机抽取240名原发性骨质疏松症患者进行现场测试,计算该量表的重测信度、内部一致性信度和结构效度、效标效度等.结果: OQOLS测试版的重测系数为0.784～0.927,Cronbach's α系数为0.835～0.979,因子分析显示OQOLS的结构效度良好,与SF-36的效标效度为0.301～0.846.结论: OQOLS测试版具有较好的信、效度,可以用于我国原发性骨质疏松症患者生活质量的测评.