Desarrollo de una Escala de Calidad de la Información transmitida por Medios de Comunicación Electrónicos (ECIME) / Development of a Quality Information Scale broadcasted by Electronic Media (QISEM)

Resumen La producción de la información, en relación con su calidad dentro de la práctica periodística en general, está supeditada a diversos criterios, como la veracidad de la fuente, la acreditación de los autores, la comprensión del texto y la relevancia de la información, entre otros indicadores. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue desarrollar una escala para evaluar la calidad de la información transmitida por medios de comunicación en Internet. Para ello, se realizaron tres etapas generales: la primera estuvo conformada por 13 estudios, donde, después de un análisis de contenido, se extrajeron las dimensiones o aspectos de la calidad de la información más frecuentemente mencionados. Posteriormente, se procedió a la detección de 35 indicadores, clasificados en 5 dimensiones; en la segunda se obtuvieron 65 ítems, a partir de la clasificación de 5 dimensiones y los 35 indicadores; en la tercera se pilotó el instrumento obtenido, el cual adquirió un formato de lista de verificación integrado por 38 ítems, y con el propósito de determinar la validez de discriminación y la confiabilidad de la escala, se aplicó a una muestra no aleatoria de 100 noticias sobre COVID-19, publicadas en sitios de internet durante el 21 de enero de 2020 y el 31 de julio de 2021. La escala desarrollada permitió evaluar la calidad de la información que se transmite por medios de comunicación electrónicos, por lo que puede ser utilizada para mejorar las prácticas de los encargados de construir el contenido informativo y divulgarlo.

Abstract Information production, regarding its quality within journalistic practice in general, is subject to various criteria, such as the veracity of the source, the accreditation of the authors, the understanding of the text, and the relevance of the information, among other indicators. The objective of the present work was to develop a scale to assess the quality of information broadcasted by media on the Internet. To achieve this goal, three general stages were carried out: the first consisted of 13 studies, where, after a content analysis, the most frequently mentioned quality information dimensions were extracted. Subsequently, 35 indicators classified in 5 dimensions were detected. In the second stage, 65 items were obtained from the classification of 5 dimensions and 35 indicators. In the third stage, the obtained instrument was piloted. The instrument acquired a checklist format made up of 38 items. To determine the discrimination validity and the reliability of the scale, it was applied to a non-random sample of 100 COVID-19 news posted on internet sites from January 21st, 2020, to July 31, 2021. The developed scale allowed the evaluation of the quality of information broadcasted by electronic media, it can therefore be used to improve the practices of those in charge of constructing the informative content and disseminating it.

Using the ServQual scale to measure client satisfaction in a rehabilitation teaching clinic in the Philippines

@#<p><strong>BACKGROUND</strong>: Teaching clinics provide low-cost health programs while offering valuable learning opportunities for student clinicians, which then contributes to increasing health care accessibility. To date, there is a paucity of literature exploring the satisfaction of patient seen in rehabilitation teaching clinics in developing countries. Thev Service Quality (ServQual) Scale is a valid and reliable tool that has been used to measure client satisfaction in different work settings and industries.</p><p><strong>OBJECTIVES</strong>: The aim of this study was to demonstrate the usefulness of ServQual in measuring the satisfaction of clients in a rehabilitation teaching clinic in a developing country.</p><p><strong>METHODOLOGY</strong>: A cross-sectional survey was conducted for three months among CTS-AA (Clinic for Therapy Services- Adult and Adolescent Section) clients who are at least 18 years old; have attended at least three sessions; and can read. Prior to administration in CTS-AA, the ServQual scale was translated to Filipino, validated and pilot tested for reliability.</p><p><strong>RESULTS</strong>: Thirty-two respondents were included in the analysis. there was no statistically significant difference between the expectation and the perceptions of the clients for the domains of reliability (z=1.799, p=0.0721), responsiveness (z=0.839, p=0.4013), assurance (z=1.914, p=0.0556) and empathy (z=1.772, p=0.0764). However, there was a statistically significant difference between the clients' perception and expectation for tangibles (z=4.117, p<0.0001) and between the overall client perception and expectation (z=4.086, p<0.0001).The overall ServQual score for CTS-AA is -0.3782.</p><p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong>: The ServQual has been shown to be useful in assessing the satisfaction of clients in rehabilitation clinics and the specific areas that needs improvement. The tool can still be further improved by including items on cost, relationship of students with supervisors and outcomes of treatment.</p>

Analysis of brain of sleep disorders in patients with leukoaraiosis and its influencing factors / 安徽医科大学学报

Objective To investigate the leukoaraiosis(LA)influencing factors of sleep disorder patients. Meth-ods 90 cases of LA patients which were conformed MRI diagnostic criteria were chosen as LA group,90 cases of normal old people which the gender and age were matched with LA group were chosen as NC group;by asking the medical history to inquirying blood vessel hazards;pittsburgh sleep quality index(PSQI)was adopted to evaluate the condition of sleep disorders,according to the performance MRI of skull to part LA group as four grades. Results In LA group,hypertension and diabetes incidence were significantly higher than that in group NC(P < 0. 05);LA group,PSQI score was significantly higher than that of NC group(P < 0. 01). LA group with the LA increasing grade,PSQI score increased(P < 0. 05). Regression analysis showed that age,hypertension,diabetes and MoCA were associated with LA in patients with sleep disorders. Conclusion Patients with LA have a sleep disorder, which is closely related with the degree of cognitive impairment,LA lesions,age,hypertension,diabetes etc.

Calidad de vida en la infancia: estudio comparativo entre una zona rural y urbana en el norte de Chile / Quality of life in children: a comparative study between urban and rural areas in northern Chile

Introducción: La calidad de vida infantil está asociada con las propias vivencias de los menores, la de sus familias, como con variables del entorno sociocultural donde se desarrollan. Objetivo: Identificar los componentes significativos en la evaluación de la calidad de vida desde la percepción infantil. Participantes y Método: Bajo un diseño transversal, se aplicó la Escala de Calidad de Vida Infantil a un total de 200 niños y niñas de 8 a 12 años de una comuna urbana y de una comuna rural ubicadas al Norte de Chile. Se presentaron tres preguntas abiertas sobre experiencias de satisfacción, insatisfacción y deseos de cambio, clasificando las respuestas en 6 dimensiones. Resultados: Muestran la inexistencia de diferencias en la percepción de calidad de vida en niños urbanos y rurales a partir del cuestionario; sin embargo, la evaluación del contenido de las preguntas abiertas permitió establecer algunas diferencias entre ambos grupos. Conclusión: En la comuna urbana, las mayores experiencias de satisfacción se dieron a nivel de las relaciones interpersonales, en tanto en el sector rural, en torno a las actividades de ocio y recreativas.

Background: The quality of life in children is associated with their experiences, family and their socio-cultural environment. Objective: To identify the significant components in assessing quality of life from the children's perception. Participants and Method: Using a cross-sectional design, the Child Life Quality Scale was applied to a total of 200 children aged 8-12 years, from an urban and a rural area located in northern Chile. Three open questions were presented about experiences of satisfaction, dissatisfaction and desire for change, classifying the answers in six categories. Results: No significant differences in the perception of quality of life in children from urban and rural areas were found, however, the evaluation of the content of the answers allowed us to establish some differences between the two groups. Conclusion: In the urban area, the greatest experiences of satisfaction level were associated with interpersonal relationships, while in the rural area, with leisure and recreational activities.