Inventories of Human Lateral Preference: A Systematic Review.

There are a variety of inventories available to evaluate human lateral preference, but no previous review has systematically analyzed and compared them. We conducted a systematic literature review to identify these inventories and describe their characteristics (e.g., dimensions, scales, tasks, psychometric properties). We included 26 articles, each presenting a different inventory to assess lateral preference, published between 1900 and 2022, selected from the following databases: PubMed, SportDiscus, APA PsycNET, and Web of Science. These inventories analyzed tasks performed in everyday life (domestic, work-related, sports, and leisure/recreation activities), covering hand, foot, hearing, visual and other non-usual lateral preference dimensions, such as trunk and head. Most inventories classified individuals based on the direction (left, indifferent or right preference) and degree (consistent or moderate) of laterality. However, many of the reviewed inventories lack established psychometric verification in their original publication, such as validity, reliability, responsiveness, and practical applicability. Inventories also presented tasks that may be specific to a given cultural setting, limiting their application across different countries. Based on these findings, we provide a comprehensive guide for researchers to select a lateral preference assessment tool, but also advocate for a new inventory with a broader approach, containing more than one dimension of lateral preference (i.e., not only handedness) and tasks that are common to different cultures to enhance practical applicability worldwide.

Confiabilidad de instrumento sobre capacidades cognitivas de mínima intervención en cariología durante la carrera de estomatología / Reliability of an instrument about the cognitive skills for minimal intervention in caries treatment during the dental major

Introducción: En Cuba el plan de estudios de la carrera de odontología lleva más de cuarenta años abordando los mismos principios con relación a la caries dental. Objetivo: Determinar la confiabilidad de un instrumento que evalúe las capacidades cognitivo-prácticas necesarias para el tratamiento de mínima intervención de la caries en el plan de estudios de estomatología. Métodos: Estudio piloto, descriptivo-transversal, que describió en qué medida el instrumento previamente diseñado fue comprensible y funcional. La muestra estuvo integrada por 52 profesores de la carrera. La información se recogió en dos etapas: una prueba en la que se aplicó el instrumento y una segunda prueba que se realizó trascurridos 15 días. Las variables consistieron en 21 ítems resultantes de validación previa. Se calcularon la media de variabilidad para cada ítem en el momento de ambas pruebas, la consistencia interna a través del alfa de Cronbach, una comparación de la media de los ítems del instrumento según t de Student y el coeficiente de correlación intraclase. Resultados: La prueba y la segunda prueba mostraron valores de la media totales de 2,43 y 2,47, respectivamente, lo que expresó que los objetivos del instrumento se lograron de manera parcial. Las puntuaciones mostraron buena coherencia (prueba ɑ = 0,817 y segunda prueba ɑ = 0,801). En la prueba de hipótesis, al ser t ≤ 0,05 en ambos momentos, se aceptó que todos los ítems se relacionaron. Conclusiones: La hipótesis fue aceptada y los ítems del formulario se relacionaron con las capacidades referidas, por lo que puede aplicarse para el fin propuesto(AU)

Introduction: In Cuba, the dental major curriculum has been, for more than forty years, addressing the same principles concerning dental caries. Objective: To determine the reliability of an instrument for evaluating the necessary cognitive-practical skills for the minimal intervention treatment of caries within the dental major curriculum. Methods: A pilot and descriptive-cross-sectional study was carried out for describing, to what extent, the previously designed instrument was comprehensible and functional. The sample consisted of 52 professors from the major. The information was collected in two stages: a test for applying the instrument and a second test carried out after fifteen days. The variables consisted of 21 items resulting from some previous validation. The mean variability for each item at the time of both tests, the internal consistency through Cronbach's alpha, a mean comparison of the instrument items according to Student's t test, and the intraclass correlation coefficient were calculated. Results: The test and the second test showed total mean values of 2.43 and 2.47, respectively, expressing that the objectives of the instrument were partially achieved. The scores showed good consistency (test: ɑ = 0.817; second test: ɑ = 0.801). In the hypothesis test, being t ≤ 0.05 at both times, it was accepted that all items were related. Conclusions: The hypothesis was accepted and the form items were related to the referred skills; therefore, it can be applied for the proposed purpose(AU)

Instrumentos de evaluación del riesgo psicosocial en trabajadores de diferentes sectores laborales. Revisión narrativa descriptiva / Instruments for assessing psychosocial risk in workers in different occupational sectors. Descriptive narrative review / Instrumentos de avaliação de riscos psicossociais para trabalhadores de diferentes sectores de trabalho. Revisão narrativa descritiva

Introducción: Los factores psicosociales son condiciones presentes en el medio laboral y fuera de este que, al no ser identificados y controlados, afectan la integridad física y psicológica de los trabajadores, así como el rendimiento y la satisfacción laboral. Objetivo: Analizar y sintetizar información reportada en literatura científica sobre la aplicabilidad de diversos instrumentos que evalúan el riesgo psicosocial en trabajadores de diferentes sectores laborales. Metodología: Se desarrolló a través de revisión narrativa descriptiva con investigaciones originales, publicadas en las bases de datos Pubmed, Proquest, Scopus, Science Direct, Redalyc, SciELO, Dialnet, VirtualPro, escritas en idioma español, inglés y portugués, publicados entre 2007 y 2021, tomando como referente la fecha de implementación de la Batería de Riesgo Psicosocial en Colombia. Resultados: Se identificaron 27 investigaciones que emplearon instrumentos de medición y valoración de los factores de riesgo psicosocial. En el ámbito internacional se encontró la batería Unipsico, el Cuestionario Psicosocial de Conpenhagen, el Cuestionario de Evaluación de Factores Psicosociales, el Psychosocial Risk Management-Excellence Framework, el Cuestionario Naqre y la Batería MCMutual-UB; mientras que en Colombia se encontró la Batería de Instrumentos para la Evaluación de Factores de Riesgo Psicosocial, el Cuestionario Psicosocial de Conpenhagen, un instrumento de medición de riesgos psicosociales y cuestionarios elaborados. Conclusiones: Los instrumentos han sido adaptados transculturalmente y proporcionan una perspectiva abreviada de las herramientas de evaluación de los factores de riesgo psicosocial empleadas en personas que se encuentran activas laboralmente para identificar riesgos presentes en los ámbitos intralaboral y extralaboral.

Introduction: Psychosocial factors are conditions present in the work environment and outside it, which, when not identified and controlled, affect the physical and psychological integrity of workers, as well as performance and job satisfaction. Objective: To analyze and synthesize information reported in the literature on the applicability of various instruments that evaluate psychosocial risk in workers in different occupational sectors. Methodology: It was developed through a descriptive narrative review with original research published in the databases Pubmed, Proquest, Scopus, Science Direct, Redalyc, SciELO, Dialnet, VirtualPro, written in Spanish, English and Portuguese, published between 2007 and 2021, taking as reference the date of implementation of the Psycho Risk Battery. Social in Colombia. Results: 27 research projects were identified which used instruments to measure and assess psychosocial risk factors. The Unipsico battery, the Conpenhagen psychosocial questionnaire, the Psychoso- cial Factors Assessment Questionnaire, the Psychosocial Risk Management-Excellence Framework, the Naqre Questionnaire and the MCMutual Battery were found internationally. UB and at the national level the Toolkit for the Assessment of Psychosocial Risk Factors, the Conpenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire, a psychosocial risk measurement tool and questionnaires developed. Conclusions: The instruments have been adapted cross-culturally and provide a shortened perspective of the tools for assessing psychosocial risk factors used in people who are active at work to identify risks present in the workplace and outside of the workplace.

Introdução: Os fatores psicossociais são condições presentes dentro e fora do ambiente de trabalho que, quando não identificadas e controladas, afetam a integridade física e psicológica dos trabalha- dores, bem como o desempenho e a satisfação no trabalho. Objetivo: Analisar e sintetizar a informação relatada na literatura científica sobre a aplicabilidade de vários instrumentos que avaliam o risco psicossocial em trabalhadores de diferentes sectores de trabalho. Metodologia: Foi desenvolvida através de uma revisão narrativa descritiva com pesquisas originais, publicada nas bases de dados Pubmed, Proquest, Scopus, Science Direct, Redalyc, SciELO, Dialnet, VirtualPro, escrita em espanhol, inglês e português, publicada entre 2007 e 2021, tomando como referência a data de implementação do questionário de Risco Psicossocial na Colômbia. Resultados: Foram identificados 27 estudos de investigação que utilizaram instrumentos para medir e avaliar fatores de risco psicossocial. A nível internacional, foram encontrados o Questionário Unip- sico, o Questionário Psicossocial Conpenhagen, o Questionário de Avaliação de Fatores Psicossociais, o Quadro de Gestão de Risco Psicossocial-Excelência, o Questionário Naqre e o Questionário MCMutual-UB; enquanto na Colômbia foram encontrados os Instrumentos para a Avaliação de Fatores de Risco Psicossociais, o Questionário Psicossocial Conpenhagen, um instrumento de medição de risco psicossocial e questionários elaborados. Conclusões: Os instrumentos foram adaptados de forma inter-cultural e fornecem uma visão geral abreviada dos instrumentos de avaliação do fator de risco psicossocial utilizados em pessoas ativas no trabalho para identificar riscos presentes nos domínios intra e extra-ocupacionais.

Relações entre funções executivas e TDAH em crianças e adolescentes: uma revisão sistemática / Relationships between executive functions and ADHD in children and adolescents: A systematic review

O Transtorno de Déficit de Atenção e Hiperatividade (TDAH) se caracteriza pela desatenção, hiperatividade e impulsividade, que podem ser observadas já no início da infância. O TDAH afeta diretamente as Funções Executivas (FE), responsáveis pela regulação de comportamentos sociais e habilidades cognitivas, reduzindo o desempenho escolar e gerando problemas pessoais. Sendo assim, pesquisas relacionadas ao tema mostram-se importantes do aspecto clínico e educacional, podendo contribuir para a melhora da qualidade de vida dos indivíduos afetados. Portanto, neste estudo de revisão sistemática, buscou-se quantificar e explorar artigos com pesquisas empíricas que relacionam o TDAH e as FE. Foram utilizadas as bases de dados: Periódicos CAPES, LILACS, SciELO, PePSIC e SIBiUSP. Os critérios de inclusão foram o ano de publicação (2009-2019), língua portuguesa e artigos relacionados apenas à infância e à adolescência. No total foram encontrados 112 artigos, dos quais seis foram analisados. Os critérios examinados incluíram neuroanatomia, instrumentos de avaliação utilizados para a detecção do transtorno, entrevistas realizadas, gênero e nível escolar dos participantes. Foi observado que os instrumentos mais utilizados, nos artigos analisados, foram o SNAP IV, o WASI, o Teste de Trilhas, o Teste dos Cinco Pontos, o Teste de Atenção por Cancelamento e o subteste Go-no-Go do Neupsilin Infantil. A atual pesquisa permitiu mostrar o que há de mais recente sobre o assunto. Porém, apesar de sua importância, notou-se que existe uma escassez de estudos nacionais que correlacionam estes temas. Logo, são necessários mais estudos empíricos brasileiros que se dediquem a contribuir para estas áreas do conhecimento.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which can be observed as early as childhood. The disorder directly affects Executive Functions (FE), those responsible for controlling social performance and cognitive skills, school performance, and the management of personal problems. Thus, research related to the theme shows important clinical and educational aspects and may contribute to improve the quality of life of affected individuals. Therefore, look through this systematic review study, quantify and explore articles with empirical research related to ADHD and EF. CAPES, LILACS, SciELO, PePSIC and SIBiUSP were used as Periodic databases. The inclusion requests were the year of publication (2009-2019), Portuguese language and articles related only to childhood and adolescence. We found 112 articles, of which six were analyzed. The tests examined include neuroanatomy, the assessment tools used to detect disorders, interviews, gender, and school level of the survey participants. It was observed that the most used instruments in the analyzed articles were the SNAP IV, the WASI, the Trail Test, the Five Point Test, the Attention for Cancellation Test and the Go-no-Go subtest Neupsilin childish. The current research shows the latest on the subject. However, despite their importance, there is no shortage of national studies that correlate these themes. Therefore, more Brazilian empirical studies are needed to dedicate the contribution to these areas of knowledge.

Reliability of an instrument on cognitive-practical capacities for the treatment of minimal dental caries intervention in the Dentistry Career / Confiabilidad de instrumento sobre capacidades cognitivo-prácticas para el tratamiento de mínima intervención de caries dental en la Carrera de Estomatología

Objective: The objective of this research was to determine the reliability of the instrument on cognitive-practical capacities necessary for the treatment of minimal intervention of dental caries in the Stomatology Career. Methods: Pilot study that describes the extent to which a previously designed instrument is understandable and functional. The sample consisted of 52 professors from the stomatology career. The information was collected in two stages, a test in which the instrument was applied and after 15 days a retest was performed. The variables consisted of 21 items resulting from the design and prior validation. The mean of variability was calculated for each item at the time of the test and retest, the internal consistency through Cronbach's alpha, a comparison of the mean of the instrument's items according to Student's t test, and the correlation coefficient was calculated. intraclass. Results: The test and retest showed value of the total means of 2.43 and 2.47 respectively, expressing that the objectives of the instrument are partially achieved. The scores showed good coherence (Cronbach's alpha 0.817 and 0.801 in test and retest). The hypothesis test being t ≤0.05 in both moments it is accepted that all the items were related. Conclusions: Reliability was demonstrated with regard to internal consistency and temporal stability in each of its items.

Objetivo: El objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar la confiabilidad de instrumento sobre capacidades cognitivo-prácticas necesarias para el tratamiento de mínima intervención de la caries dental en la Carrera de Estomatología. Métodos: Estudio piloto que describe en qué medida un instrumento previamente diseñado es comprensible y funcional. La muestra estuvo integrada por 52 profesores de la carrera de estomatología. La información fue recogida en dos etapas, una prueba en la que se aplicó el instrumento y trascurridos 15 días se realizó una segunda prueba. Las variables consistieron en 21 ítems resultantes del diseño y la validación previa. Se calculó la media de variabilidad para cada ítem en el momento de la prueba y la segunda prueba, la consistencia interna a través del alfa de Cronbach, una comparación de la media de los ítems del instrumento según t de Student y se calculó el coeficiente de correlación intraclase. Resultados: La prueba y segunda prueba mostraron valor de las medias totales de 2,43 y 2,47 respectivamente, expresando que los objetivos del instrumento se logran parcialmente. Las puntuaciones mostraron buena coherencia (alfa de Cronbach 0,817 y 0,801 en prueba y segunda prueba). La prueba de hipótesis al ser t ≤0,05 en ambos momentos se acepta que todos los ítems se relacionaron. Conclusiones: Se demostró la confiabilidad en lo que se refiere a la consistencia interna y estabilidad temporal en cada uno de sus ítems.

Cumplimiento de derechos infantiles en Chile: evaluación de profesionales de programas públicos / The fulfilment of children's rights in Chile: Evaluation of public program staff / Conformidade com os direitos da criança no Chile: Avaliação de profissionais de programas públicos

Resumen (analítico) Ante la escasez de evidencia, el objetivo general de este estudio fue describir y aplicar un instrumento propuesto para medir los derechos infantiles en Chile, desde el ejercicio cotidiano de operadores sociales que trabajan con infancia y adolescencia en centros educacionales, de salud, justicia o de desarrollo psicosocial. La muestra estuvo compuesta por 407 participantes (profesores, psicólogos, entre otros). El instrumento considera los cuatro principios fundamentales de la Convención de Derechos del Niño: no discriminación, interés superior, derecho a la vida, desarrollo, supervivencia y participación. Los resultados preliminares sugieren que existen diferencias estadísticamente significativas en el grado de cumplimiento de los derechos según el ámbito de desempeño. Se discute la consistencia in-terna del instrumento y su adaptación según ámbito, población atendida y aplicación en población infantil general y específica.

Abstract (analytical) Given the lack of evidence in this area, the general objective of this study was to describe and apply an instrument designed to measure children's rights in Chile based on the day to day practices of social operators who work with children and adolescents, in educational, health, justice and psychosocial development centers. The sample consisted of 407 participants (including teachers and psychologists). The instrument takes into account the four fundamental principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child: non-discrimination; the best interest of the child; the right to life, development and survival; and the right to be heard. The preliminary results suggest that there are statistically significant differences in the degree of fulfillment of rights in relation to each fundamental principle. The internal consistency of the instrument, its adaptation to measure the fulfillment of each principle and the population that receive assistance are discussed, as well as application of the instrument with general and specific child populations.

Resumo (analítico) Dada a falta de evidências, o objetivo geral deste estudo foi descrever e aplicar um instrumento proposto para medir os direitos da criança no Chile, a partir da prática diária de operadores sociais que trabalham com crianças e adolescentes, em centros educacionais, de saúde, justiça ou desenvolvimento psicossocial. A amostra foi composta por 407 participantes (professores, psicólogos, entre outros). O instrumento considera os quatro princípios fundamentais da Convenção sobre os Direitos da Criança: Não discriminação; Interesse superior; Direito à vida, à sobrevivência e ao desenvolvimento; Participação. Os resultados preliminares sugerem que existem diferenças estatisticamente significativas no grau de cumprimento dos direitos de acordo com o âmbito de desempenho. Além disso, o trabalho discute a consistência interna do instrumento e sua adaptação segundo o campo, população atendida e aplicação em população infantil geral e específica.

Shortening and validation of the Patient Engagement In Research Scale (PEIRS) for measuring meaningful patient and family caregiver engagement.

OBJECTIVE: To shorten the Patient Engagement In Research Scale (PEIRS) to its most essential items and evaluate its measurement properties for assessing the degree of patients' and family caregivers' meaningful engagement as partners in research projects. METHODS: A prospective cross-sectional web-based survey in Canada and the USA, and also paper-based in Canada. Participants were patients or family caregivers who had engaged in research projects within the last 3 years, were ≥17 years old, and communicated in English. Extensive psychometric analyses were conducted. RESULTS: 119 participants: 99 from Canada, 74 female, 51 aged 17-35 years and 50 aged 36-65 years, 60 had post-secondary education, and 74 were Caucasian/white. The original 37-item PEIRS was shortened to 22 items (PEIRS-22), mainly because of low inter-item correlations. PEIRS-22 had a single dominant construct that accounted for 55% of explained variance. Analysis of PEIRS-22 scores revealed the following: (1) acceptable floor and ceiling effects (<15%), (2) internal consistency (ordinal alpha = 0.96), (3) structural validity by fit to a Rasch measurement model, (4) construct validity by moderate correlations with the Public and Patient Engagement Evaluation Tool, (5) good test-retest reliability (ICC2,1  = 0.86) and (6) interpretability demonstrated by significant differences among PEIRS-22 scores across three levels of global meaningful engagement in research. CONCLUSIONS: The shortened PEIRS is valid and reliable for assessing the degree of meaningful patient and family caregiver engagement in research. It enables standardized assessment of engagement in research across various contexts. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: A researcher-initiated collaboration, patient partners contributed from study conception to manuscript write-up.

Validation of the Chinese Version of the Quality of Dying and Death Questionnaire for Family Members of ICU Patients.

CONTEXT: The quality of end-of-life care services directly affects the end-of-life quality of life of patients and their families. At present, there are no standard tools in China for assessing the quality of dying and death (QODD) of critical intensive care unit (ICU) patients. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to introduce the Chinese version of the QODD questionnaire for family members of ICU patients, after transcultural adaptation and validation, to provide an effective instrument for assessing the quality of end-of-life care of ICU patients in China, fill the gap in the evaluation of the quality of end-of-life care of critical ICU patients in China, and offer a theoretical basis and practical guidance during purposeful intervention. METHODS: This study involved the main adult caregivers or principal family members of 149 dying critically ill patients. The original QODD scale was translated using the double forward and backward method. Nine cultural adaptation experts adapted the Chinese version of the QODD scale for completion by family members of ICU patients. Then, we carried out content validity, structural validity, internal consistency, confirmatory factors, and item correlation analysis of the modified scale. RESULTS: The Chinese version of the QODD for family members of ICU patients was developed after some items were deleted or modified. The content validity index was 0.93, indicating that all items were correlated with the measurement of death quality. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin value was 0.797, suggesting that the correlations between items were high. The Cronbach's α was 0.865, indicating good internal consistency. In confirmatory factor analysis, the fit indices were χ2 = 207.327, non-normed fit index = 0.916, root mean square error of approximation = 0.033, and comparative fit index = 0.93, indicating a good fit of the five-factor model of the Chinese version of the QODD questionnaire for family members of ICU patients. CONCLUSION: The Chinese version of the QODD questionnaire for family members of ICU patients is a reliable and effective instrument for evaluating the quality of death among patients who die in the ICU and can be applied to clinical practice and research.

Instrumentos de avaliação da depressão infantil: revisão integrativa da literatura / Child depression assessment tools: integrative literature review

A depressão é um transtorno que pode vir a acometer a infância e quando não bem avaliada, tende a persistir na fase da adolescência. O objetivo desta revisão integrativa da literatura foi analisar a produção científica sobre o uso de instrumentos de avaliação da depressão infantil. Foram analisados 13 artigos publicados entre 2008 a 2018 e recuperados nas bases BVS, PubMed e EBSCOHOST. Os resultados permitiram caracterizar o panorama de validação e uso de instrumentos de avaliação da depressão infantil (PRISMA). Destacaram-se uso de instrumentos para triagem em saúde mental e propriedade psicométricas adequadas para avaliar sintomas de depressão infantil, bem como comorbidades com transtornos de ansiedade. Sugere-se mais pesquisas com o uso de instrumentos de avaliação da depressão infantil, principalmente estudos e validação de instrumentos no panorama nacional.(AU)

Depression is a disorder that can affect childhood and when not evaluated correctly, it tends to persist in adolescence. The objective of this integrative review of the literature was to analyze the scientific production on the use of instruments for assessing childhood depression. Thirteen articles published between 2008 and 2018 and retrieved in the BVS, PubMed and EBSCOHOST databases were analyzed. The results allowed characterizing the panorama of validation and use of instruments for evaluation of childhood depression (PRISMA). The use of instruments for screening in mental health and adequate psychometric properties to evaluate symptoms of childhood depression, as well as comorbidities with anxiety disorders were emphasized. More research is suggested with the use of instruments for evaluating child depression, especially studies and validation of instruments in the national panorama.(AU)

La depresión es un trastorno que puede afectar a la infancia y, cuando es mal evaluada, tiende a persistir en la adolescencia. El objetivo de esta revisión literaria fue analizar las investigaciones científicas del uso de herramientas para la evaluación de la depresión infantil. Analizamos 13 artículos publicados desde 2008 hasta 2018 y recuperados en las bases de datos BVS, PubMed y EBSCOHOST. Los resultados permitieron caracterizar el panorama de validación y uso de herramientas para la evaluación de la depresión infantil (PRISMA). Se enfatizó el uso de instrumentos para la detección en salud mental y propiedades psicométricas adecuadas para evaluar los síntomas de la depresión infantil, así como las comorbilidades con los trastornos de ansiedad. Se sugieren más investigaciones con el uso de instrumentos para evaluar la depresión infantil, especialmente estudios y validación de herramientas en el panorama nacional.(AU)

Revisión sistemática (2010-2017) de los instrumentos de evaluación y programas de rehabilitación de la cognición social utilizados con personas con esquizofrenia / Systematic Review (2010-2017) of evaluation instruments and rehabilitation programs of social cognition, used with people with schizophrenia

Resumen Búsqueda de instrumentos de evaluación y programas de entrenamiento de la cognición social (CS) en beneficio de la rehabilitación del paciente con esquizofrenia. Se utiliza la metodología Prisma realizando una revisión en bases de datos Scopus, ISI y ApaPsycNet, años 2010-2017, considerando como criterio de inclusión investigaciones donde se utilizan instrumentos con fines evaluativos y programas de rehabilitación de los diversos subdominios de la CS, para personas con esquizofrenia. Se ubican 290 artículos y se seleccionan 195, los cuales se revisan en su totalidad. Se establece una síntesis de 37 instrumentos y se describen 10 programas de rehabilitación de la CS. Se concluye en la necesidad de explicitar mayormente en la literatura científica las propiedades, fiabilidad y validez de los test utilizados a fin de medir lo que se desea medir. También, describir los programas utilizados en beneficio de la rehabilitación de la CS del paciente con esquizofrenia.

Abstract Research is done regarding evaluation instruments and training programs of social cognition in benefit of the rehabilitation processes of patients with schizophrenia.The PRiSM methodology is used, reviewing the Scopus, ISI and ApaPsycNet journals databases, between 2010 and 2017, considering as inclusion criteria pieces of research where instruments with evaluative purposes and rehabilitation programs of the different sub-domains of social cognition for people with schizophrenia are used. 290 articles are found, and 195 which are thoroughly examined, are selected. A summary of 37 instruments is established, and 10 rehabilitation programs of social cognition are described.It is concluded that it is necessary to explicitly state in the literature the properties, reliability and validity of the tests used, so as to measure what is intended to be measured. Also, it is important to describe the programs used in benefit of the social cognition rehabilitation of the patient with schizophrenia.

Supporting the evaluation of public and patient engagement in health system organizations: Results from an implementation research study.

BACKGROUND: As citizens, patients and family members are participating in numerous and expanding roles in health system organizations, attention has turned to evaluating these efforts. The context-specific nature of engagement requires evaluation tools to be carefully designed for optimal use. We sought to address this need by assessing the appropriateness and feasibility of a generic tool across a range of health system organizations, engagement activities and patient groups. METHODS: We used a mixed-methods implementation research design to study the implementation of an engagement evaluation tool in seven health system organizations in Ontario, Canada focusing on two key implementation outcome variables: appropriateness and feasibility. Data were collected through respondent feedback questions (binary and open-ended) at the end of the tool's three questionnaires as well as interviews and debriefing discussions with engagement professionals and patient partners from collaborating organizations. RESULTS: The three questionnaires comprising the evaluation tool were collectively administered 29 times to 405 respondents yielding a 52% response rate (90% and 53% of respondents respectively assessed the survey's appropriateness and feasibility [quantitatively or qualitatively]). The questionnaires' basic properties were rated highly by all respondents. Concrete suggestions were provided for improving the appropriateness and feasibility of the questionnaires (or components within) for different engagement activity and organization types, and for enhancing the timing of implementation. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Our study findings offer guidance for health system organizations and evaluators to support the optimal use of engagement evaluation tools across a variety of health system settings, engagement activities and respondent groups.

Patient and public engagement in research and health system decision making: A systematic review of evaluation tools.

BACKGROUND: Patient and public engagement is growing, but evaluative efforts remain limited. Reviews looking at evaluation tools for patient engagement in individual decision making do exist, but no similar articles in research and health systems have been published. OBJECTIVE: Systematically review and appraise evaluation tools for patient and public engagement in research and health system decision making. METHODS: We searched literature published between January 1980 and February 2016. Electronic databases (Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, CINAHL and PsycINFO) were consulted, as well as grey literature obtained through Google, subject-matter experts, social media and engagement organization websites. Two independent reviewers appraised the evaluation tools based on 4 assessment criteria: scientific rigour, patient and public perspective, comprehensiveness and usability. RESULTS: In total, 10 663 unique references were identified, 27 were included. Most of these tools were developed in the last decade and were designed to support improvement of engagement activities. Only 11% of tools were explicitly based on a literature review, and just 7% were tested for reliability. Patients and members of the public were involved in designing 56% of the tools, mainly in the piloting stage, and 18.5% of tools were designed to report evaluation results to patients and the public. CONCLUSION: A growing number of evaluation tools are available to support patient and public engagement in research and health system decision making. However, the scientific rigour with which such evaluation tools are developed could be improved, as well as the level of patient and public engagement in their design and reporting.

Avaliação do Brincar de Faz de Conta de Pré-Escolares: Revisão Integrativa da Literatura / Evaluation of the Pretend Play by Preschool Children: an Integrative Review of the Literature

RESUMO: esta revisão integrativa da literatura objetivou identificar estudos sobre como o brincar simbólico/faz de conta de pré-escolares tem sido avaliado, quais os objetivos destes estudos e quais instrumentos têm sido utilizados para avaliar esse comportamento. Os dados foram coletados nas bases de dados CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), PubMed, Web of Science, PsycINFO (Psychology Information), Scopus, e BVS (Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde), entre os anos 2009 e 2015, utilizando-se palavras-chave e descritores do DeCS (Descritores em Ciência da Saúde) e do MeSH (Medical Subject Headings), em diferentes combinações: criança pré-escolar/child preschool; brinquedo terapêutico/play therapy; faz de conta/make believe/pretend play; jogo simbólico/symbolic play. A amostra final constituiu em 16 artigos. As publicações sobre o brincar simbólico/faz de conta de pré-escolares têm sido tênues, demonstrando que ainda há muito a avançar no assunto. Dentre os instrumentos citados verifica-se que o Child Initiated Pretend Play Assessment (ChIPPA) foi o mais utilizado, estando presente em cinco artigos, envolvendo população diversa (deficiência cognitiva, lesão cerebral adquirida, paralisia cerebral e autismo). Os estudos focalizam, em sua maioria, crianças de desenvolvimento típico, objetivando obter um parâmetro para identificação do desempenho do brincar simbólico/faz de conta esperado, além de demonstrar que ao se avaliar este brincar é possível verificar outros aspectos importantes para o desenvolvimento infantil, como os emocionais e cognitivos, as habilidades sociais e de comunicação, possibilitando identificar possíveis déficits destas crianças e auxiliar os profissionais em suas práticas clínicas.

ABSTRACT: this integrative review of the literature aimed to identify studies about how the symbolic play/pretend play by preschool children has been evaluated, what the objectives of these studies are and which instruments have been used to evaluate this behavior. The data were collected in the CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), PubMed, Web of Science, PsycINFO (Psychology Information), Scopus, and VHL (Virtual Health Library) databases between 2009 and 2015, using keywords and descriptors of DeCS (Health Science Descriptors) and MeSH (Medical Subject Headings), in different combinations: criança pré-escolar/preschool child; brinquedo terapêutico/play therapy; faz de conta/make believe/pretend play; jogo simbólico/symbolic play. The final sample consisted of 16 papers. Publications about the symbolic play/pretend play by preschoolers have been tenuous, demonstrating that there is still much to be done. Among the mentioned instruments, the Child Initiated Pretend Play Assessment (ChIPPA) was the most used, being present in five papers, involving diverse population (cognitive disability, acquired cerebral lesion, cerebral palsy and autism). Most studies focus on children of typical development, aiming to obtain a parameter to identify the performance of symbolic play / pretend play, as well as to demonstrate that when evaluating this play, it is possible to verify other important aspects for children's development, such as emotional and cognitive, social and communication skills, making it possible to identify possible deficits of these children and to assist professionals in their clinical practices.

Choosing outcome assessment tools in haemophilia care and research: a multidisciplinary perspective.

INTRODUCTION: The implementation of early long-term, regular clotting factor concentrate (CFC) replacement therapy ('prophylaxis') has made it possible to offer boys with haemophilia a near normal life. Many different regimens have reported favourable results, but the optimum treatment regimens have not been established and the cost of prophylaxis is very high. Both for optimizing treatment and reimbursement issues, there is a need to provide objective evidence of both short- and long-term results and benefits of prophylactic regimens. AIMS: This report presents a critical review of outcome measures for use in the assessment of musculoskeletal health in persons with haemophilia according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). This framework considers structural and functional changes, activities and participation in a context of both personal and environmental factors. METHODS: Results were generated by a combination of a critical review of available literature plus expert opinion derived from a two day consensus conference between 48 health care experts from different disciplines involved in haemophilia assessment and care. Outcome tools used in haemophilia were reviewed for reliability and validity in different patient groups and for resources required. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Recommendations for choice of outcome tools were made according to the ICF domains, economic setting, and reason for use (clinical or research). The next step will be to identify a 'core' set of outcome measures for use in clinical care or studies evaluating treatment.

Development of the dietary management evaluation instruments for diabetes mellitus patients / 中国实用护理杂志

Dietary management plays an important role in the diabetes mellitus therapies. Effective dietary management can find the deficit of dietary management in patients with diabetes mellitus. Recently these tools primarily were consisted in the comprehensive diabetes mellitus management instruments and a fraction of the ones aim at the evaluation of the dietary management for diabetes. Timely and effective assessment of the effect on diabetes diet management depends on these tools. Therefore, the feasibilities, usefulness and deficit about these instruments were analyzed to prompt the application and investigation of the instruments in the future.

Consistencia interna y estructura factorial del Perl de Impacto de Salud Oral aplicado a la enfermedad periodontal en una muestra de población general de adultos mexicanos / Internal Consistency and Factor Structure of the Oral Health Impact Prole Applied to the Periodontal Disease in a Mexican Adult General Sample

Antecedentes: El Perfil de Impacto de Salud Oral (OHIP-14) es el instrumento más empleado para evaluar cómo influye la enfermedad bucal en la calidad de vida con respecto a la salud oral y la eficacia de tratamientos odontológicos. En México, el OHIP-14 se ha adaptado para aplicarse a la enfermedad periodontal (OHIP-14-PD). Se desconocen las propiedades métricas del OHIP-14-PD en población general y no está bien establecido el modelo factorial del OHIP-14. Objetivos: Describir la distribución, la discriminabilidad y la consistencia interna de los ítems y de la puntuación total del OHIP-14-PD; explorar su estructura factorial, y contrastar varios modelos factores, estudiando la consistencia interna, validez convergente y discriminante de los factores. Métodos: Se aplicó el OHIP-14-PD a una muestra de 256 adultos de población general de Monterrey, México. Se usó análisis factorial confirmatorio. Resultados: La consistencia interna del OHIP-14-PD fue muy alta (a ordinal = 0,924). Su distribución mostró asimetría y curtosis positivas con una media de 12,32 (intervalo de confianza del 95 %: [11,29, 13,34]) y una mediana de 10,5. El modelo de un factor se sustentó por análisis paralelo de Horn y tuvo un ajuste de bueno (GFI = 0,976, AGEI = 0,967, NEI = 0,968 y REI - 0,962) a adecuado (

Background: The Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) is the most frequently used instrument to evaluate how an oral disease impacts on the patients life quality based on his/her oral health and the dental treatment efficacy. In Mexico, the OHIP-14 has been adapted to be applied in the periodontal disease cases (OHIP-14-PD). The measuring properties of the OH1P-14-PD are unknown for the general population and are not duly established for the OHIP-14 factor model. Objectives: To describe the distribution, breakdown and internal consistency of the items and total score in the OHIP-14-PD; to explore the factor structure and to compare different factor models, thus studying the internal consistency, both converging and discriminating validity of the factors. Methods: The OHIP-14-PD was applied in a sample consisting of 256 common adults from Monterrey, Mexico. At the end, a factor analysis was used for confirmation. Results: The OHIP-14-PD internal consistency was high (ordinal a ­ 0.924). the distribution showed asymmetries and positive kurtosis with a mean value of 12.32 (95% CI: [11.29, 13.34]) and a median value of 10.5. The factor model was supported by the Horn parallel analysis and showed an adjustment from good (GFI = 0.976, ACPI = 0.967, NFI = 0.968 and RFI = 0.962) to appropriate (X2/gl = 2.336 and SRMR = 0.083). When observing the relationship between two residual pairs, the adjustment resulted to be good for all the indexes and the factor showed a converging validity. Conclusion: The OHIP-14-PD is a one-dimension parameter with internal consistency and converging validity.

Escala de concepçôes educativas morais (ECEM) / Scale of moral educational conceptions (SMEC)

O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar o processo de construçâo e validaçâo da Escala de Concepçôes Educativas Morais (ECEM). A ECEM é um instrumento que investiga as concepçôes educativas de pais e mâes sobre os construtos obediência, respeito, justiça e autonomia, pensados na relaçâo com seus filhos. Participaram do estudo 860 pais e mâes representativos das cinco regiôes do Brasil. A análise de conteúdo descreveu e confirmou a construçâo dos itens e a referência aos seus construtos. A análise fatorial confirmatória sugeriu como aceitável a estrutura multifatorial confirmando os quatro construtos (GFI = 0.933, AGFI = 0.919 e RMSEA = 0.0702). A ECEM apresentou-se, portanto, como um instrumento de medida com características psicométricas adequadas. Em relaçâo aos instrumentos de medida de juízo e competência moral mais utilizados no Brasil, a ECEM apresenta a originalidade da possibilidade de investigaçâo das concepçôes morais dos participantes sobre os tipos de relaçôes sociais que se estabelecem no tocante aos construtos obediência, respeito, justiça e autonomia.

The purpose of this article is to present the process of construction and validation of the Scale of Moral Educational Conceptions (SMEC). The SMEC is an instrument that investigates the educational conceptions of parents in relation to the constructs of obedience, respect, justice and autonomy conceived in relation to their children. The study included 860 fathers and mothers representing the five regions of Brazil. The content analysis described and confirmed the construction of the items and the reference to the constructs. The confirmatory factor analysis suggested as acceptable to the multifactorial structure, confirming the four constructs (GFI = 0.933, AGFI = 0.919 and RMSEA = 0.0702). Therefore, the SMEC is a measuring instrument with adequate psychometric characteristics. In relation to the instruments of measurement of judgment and moral competence more used in Brazil, the SMEC presents the original possibility of investigating the moral conceptions of the participants in relation to the types of social relationships that are established with regard to the constructs of obedience, respect, justice and autonomy

Validación del cuestionario Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey (MBI-SS) en contexto académico colombiano* / Validation of Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey (MBI-SS) in Colombian academic context

La evaluación del síndrome del burnout académico se ha hecho, tradicionalmente, a partir de la adaptación del MBI-General Survey (MBI-GS) al contexto académico colombiano, lo que se denomina MBI-Student Survey (MBI-SS). En ausencia de datos normativos propios, la mayoría de las investigaciones toman los datos normativos del MBI-GS para la interpretación de los resultados. El artículo examina la validez factorial del MBI-SS, la consistencia de las escalas planteadas y contrasta los resultados obtenidos en su aplicación a una muestra de 820 estudiantes de carreras del área de la salud en universidades de la costa Caribe colombiana con los planteados en la nota técnica que presenta los datos normativos. Los resultados indican un buen ajuste del instrumento a lo esperado, pero cuestionan los datos normativos utilizados para la interpretación de los resultados. Específicamente, los resultados muestran que la muestra presenta mayores niveles de agotamiento, menores niveles de cinísmo y similares niveles de autoeficacia que la muestra de trabajadores españoles. Se elaboran varias interpretaciones de los hallazgos.

The assessment of the academic burnout syndrome has been traditionally conducted by the MBI- General Survey (MBI-GS) in an academic context, which is called as the MBI-Student Survey (MBI-SS). Due to the lack of appropriate normative data, in order to interpret the results most of researches take the normative data from the MBI-GS. This article examines the factorial validity of MBI-SS findings, the reliability of the considered scales and compares the obtained results after conducting a survey to 820 students enrolled in the academic health field at universities in the Caribbean coast of Colombia, with the outline based on the technical mark that presents the normative data. The results indicate an efficient adjustment of the instrument, but question the normative data employed in order to carry out the interpretation of the results. Specifically, the results show a sample with higher levels of exhaustion, lower levels of cynicism and similar levels of self-efficacy than the sample of Spanish workers. Some interpretations of the results are discussed.

Tratamiento del consumo de alcohol y drogas en adolescentes / Treatment of alcohol and drug use among adolescents

El consumo problemático de sustancias entre los adolescentes, presenta tasas de prevalencia considerable a nivel mundial y se constituye en un problema de salud pública, indispensable de ser abordado, considerando la etapa del ciclo vital de esta población. El presente artículo tiene por objetivo, realizar un revisión del estado actual de los tratamientos indicados para los trastornos por abuso o dependencia de sustancias en adolescentes y de los resultados y evidencia que respaldan su efectividad, con el objetivo de orientar tanto a profesionales de la salud, como a los principales actores sociales que se relacionan con estos jóvenes (familiares, escuelas, centros comunitarios), en la posibilidad de optar por intervenciones que se ajusten a las necesidades específicas del joven, según su etapa evolutiva, nivel de desarrollo y su contexto natural más cercano.

Problematic substance use among adolescents presents significant rates worldwide prevalence and constitutes a public health problem, which is essential to be addressed, considering the stage of the life cycle of this population. This article aims, conduct a review of the current state of the indicated treatments for substance use disorders in adolescents, and the results and evidence supporting its effectiveness, with the aim of assisting both professionals health, as major social actors that relate to these young people (family, schools, community centers), the possibility of opting for interventions that meet the specific needs of the young, by evolutionary stage, level of development, and its closest natural context.

[Outcome quality in the mental health rehabilitation of children and adolescents ]. / Ergebnisqualität in der Mental Health Rehabilitation für Kinder und Jugendliche.

The range of mental health rehabilitation (MHR) available to children and adolescents with mental health disorders differs internationally. While MHR programs have been already implemented for this target group in Germany, in Austria such services are still in the planning phase. With regard to the quality assurance of potential MHR programs, however, ongoing evaluation approaches are needed already in the course of program design. This review focuses on indicators and measurement methods used in MHR program evaluations. Through a systematic literature search, we identified six studies providing information on five evaluation indicators (clinical symptoms, quality of life, functionality, rehabilitation progress, and rehabilitation satisfaction). By measuring these endpoints, the studies included mainly reported on instruments that had been used throughout different indication groups ("generic tools"). In addition to children and adolescents with mental-health disorders, the parents were usually also included in the evaluations. Thus, the self-assessments of the children and adolescents (e.g., regarding the development of behavioral problems and strengths) were complemented by external assessments. Most evaluation studies included several subsequent time-points of measurement ("longitudinal studies"). The indicators may play a central role in future evaluation projects, since their range of topics provides comprehensive insights into rehabilitation results. However, with regard to the measurement methods, the psychometric quality criteria require proper reviews and consideration.