Sensory Profile-2 in Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Analysis within the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Framework.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by impairments in many functional areas requiring long-term interventions to promote autonomy. This study aims to map The Sensory Profile™ 2 (SP-2), one of the most widely used assessment tools in children with ASD, with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Children and Youth (ICF-CY), developed by the World Health Organization (WHO). This will allow the identification of the functional dimensions covered by this instrument and the comparison with the ICF shortlist proposed for autism (ICF Core Set [ICF-CS]). The deductive content analysis described in the ICF Linking Rules was followed, along with a systematized process including statistical and reasoning techniques that could contribute to the improvement of ICF linking studies (Cohen's Kappa and percentage of agreement). 218 codes were identified, 71% of them were codes related to the body functions chapters, mainly linked to perceptual functions (b160), emotional functions (b152), and temperament and personality functions (b126). Concerning activities and participation chapters (29%) the most frequently used codes were: focusing attention (d160), carrying out daily routine (d230), and walking (d450). Even though the SP-2 items do not assess most of the functional features regarded as essential in the ASD ICF-CS, SP-2 encompasses a majority of problems concerning body functions. This instrument may be considered as part of a multidimensional assessment approach, to complement other sources that are more likely to assess activity and participation dimensions and guide a functional intervention.

Psychometric properties of the Purpose In Life-Short Form in the Spanish population.

The aim of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the Purpose in Life Test-Short Form (PIL-SF), a brief self-report measure of the presence of meaning in life (MiL). Participants were 349 nonclinical Spanish undergraduates (225 women, 64.5%, and 124 men, 35.5%), age ranged between 18 and 26 years (M = 20.85; SD = 2.16). The PIL-SF, the Seeking of Noetic Goals-8 Items (SONG-8), the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), and the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ) were used. Descriptive analysis, estimation of the internal consistency, and Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the PIL-SF were conducted, and correlations between the PIL-SF and the SONG-8, the SWLS, and the OHQ were calculated. The PIL-SF showed good internal consistency and an excellent fit as a unidimensional scale confirming its factorial structure. Regarding construct validity, correlations between the PIL-SF and SWLS (r= 0.59) and OHQ (r = 0.56) were positive, significant (p < 0.001), while correlation between PIL-SF and SONG-8 was negative, significant (r = -0.23, p < 0.001). The Spanish adaptation of PIL-SF seems to be a valid measure of MiL with good internal consistency.

Cuestionario de evocación mental de imágenes, movimientos y actividades (CEMIMA): análisis de sus propiedades psicométricas / Questionário de evocação mental de imagens, movimentos e atividades (CEMIMA): análise de suas propriedades psicométricas / Questionnaire on the mental evocation of images, movements, and activities (CEMIMA): analysis of its psychometric properties

Resumen Introducción La imaginería motora graduada ha reportado resultados muy prometedores en al ámbito de la rehabilitación como complemento de otras modalidades de tratamiento convencionales. El potencial beneficio de las técnicas relacionadas con la representación mental de movimientos y actividades viene determinado por la capacidad del sujeto para la evocación de imágenes mentales. El Cuestionario de Evocación Mental de Imágenes, Movimientos y Actividades (CEMIMA) fue diseñado para evaluar la capacidad de evocación de los miembros superiores específicamente. Objetivo Analizar las propiedades psicométricas del CEMIMA en una muestra de adultos sanos. Método En una muestra de 75 sujetos (53,3% mujeres y 46,7% hombres), con edad media de 40 años se analizó la consistencia interna, fiabilidad intraevaluador (test-retest) y validez de criterio concurrente del instrumento objeto de estudio con el Movement Imagery Questionnaire- Revised (MIQ-R). Resultados El CEMIMA mostró una buena consistencia interna tanto en el total de la escala (α = .82) como en sus respectivas subescalas de evocación (α = .89) y de sensación (α = .83); una adecuada fiabilidad intraevaluador con altas correlaciones entre las puntuaciones del test y el retest, tanto en el total de la escala (r =.84), como en las subescalas de evocación (r =.91) y sensación (r =.92); y validez concurrente con MIQ-R (r =.63) y sus correspondientes subescalas. Conclusión CEMIMA parece ser una medida válida y fiable de la capacidad de evocación mental de sensación e imagen de movimientos en sujetos adultos sanos.

Resumo Introdução A imagem motora graduada tem mostrado resultados muito promissores no campo da reabilitação como complemento a outras modalidades de tratamento convencionais. O benefício potencial das técnicas relacionadas à representação mental de movimentos e atividades é determinado pela capacidade do sujeito de evocar imagens mentais. O Questionário de Evocação Mental de Imagens, Movimentos e Atividades (CEMIMA) foi elaborado para avaliar especificamente a capacidade de evocação dos membros superiores. Objetivo Analisar as propriedades psicométricas do CEMIMA em uma amostra de adultos saudáveis. Método Em uma amostra de 75 sujeitos (53,3% mulheres e 46,7% homens), com média de idade de 40 anos, foram analisadas consistência interna, confiabilidade entre examinadores (teste-reteste) e validade de critério de instrumento em estudo com o Movement Imagery Questionnaire-Revised (MIQ-R). Resultados O CEMIMA apresentou boa consistência interna tanto na escala total (α = .82) quanto nas respectivas subescalas de evocação (α = .89) e sensação (α = .83); confiabilidade entre examinadores adequada, com altas correlações entre os escores de teste e reteste, tanto na escala total (r = 0,84), bem como nas subescalas de evocação (r = 0,91) e sensação (r = 0,92); e validade concorrente com MIQ-R (r = 0,63) e suas subescalas correspondentes. Conclusão CEMIMA parece ser uma medida válida e confiável da capacidade de evocação mental de sensação e imagem de movimento em indivíduos adultos saudáveis.

Abstract Introduction Graduated motor imaging has shown very promising results in the field of rehabilitation as a complement to other conventional treatment modalities. The potential benefit of techniques related to the mental representation of movements and activities is determined by the ability of the subject to evoke mental images. The Mental Evocation of Images, Movements and Activities Questionnaire (CEMIMA) was designed to evaluate the evocation capacity of the upper limbs specifically. Objective To analyze the psychometric properties of CEMIMA in a sample of healthy adults. Method In a sample of 75 subjects (53.3% women and 46.7% men), with a mean age of 40 years, internal consistency, intra-rater reliability (test-retest), and concurrent criterion validity of the instrument under study with the Movement Imagery Questionnaire-Revised (MIQ-R) were analyzed. Results The CEMIMA showed good internal consistency both in the total scale (α = .82) and in their respective subscales of evocation (α = .89) and sensation (α = .83); adequate intra-rater reliability with high correlations between test and retest scores, both in the total scale (r = .84), as well as in the evocation (r = .91) and sensation (r = .92) subscales; and concurrent validity with MIQ-R (r = .63) and its corresponding subscales. Conclusion The CEMIMA seems to be a valid and reliable measure of the mental evocation capacity of sensation and movement-image in healthy adult subjects.

Psychometric Properties of the Brief Resilient Coping Scale in a Sample of Stable Severe Mental Disorder Patients.

The aim of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the Brief Resilient Coping Scale (BRCS). 57 stable severe mental disorder patients (42 men, 73.7%, and 15 women, 26.3%), ranging in age between 23 and 64 years, (M = 46.25; SD = 7.52) answered to the BRCS and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment (WHOQOL-BREF). Descriptive analyses, estimations of internal consistency, and confirmatory factor analysis were conducted, and correlations between the BRCS and the WHOQOL-BREF were calculated. The factorial validity of the scale was tested using confirmatory factor analysis, with a single dimension of resilience. The BRCS showed acceptable internal consistency (alpha of .69). Correlations between the BRCS and WHOQOL-BREF were positive, r(PhH-R) = .42, r(PsH-R) = .40, r(SR-R) = .33, r(E-R) = .35, and significant (p < .01). In conclusion, the Spanish adaptation of the BRCS seems to be a reliable and valid measure of resilience in stable severe mental disorder patients.

Psychometric properties of the Brief Resilient Coping Scale in a sample of stable severe mental disorder patients

The aim of this study was to analyze the psychometric properties of the Brief Resilient Coping Scale (BRCS). 57 stable severe mental disorder patients (42 men, 73.7%, and 15 women, 26.3%), ranging in age between 23 and 64 years, (M = 46.25; SD = 7.52) answered to the BRCS and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment (WHOQOL-BREF). Descriptive analyses, estimations of internal consistency, and confirmatory factor analysis were conducted, and correlations between the BRCS and the WHOQOL-BREF were calculated. The factorial validity of the scale was tested using confirmatory factor analysis, with a single dimension of resilience. The BRCS showed acceptable internal consistency (alpha of .69). Correlations between the BRCS and WHOQOL-BREF were positive, r(PhH-R) = .42, r(PsH-R) = .40, r(SR-R) = .33, r(E-R) = .35, and significant (p < .01). In conclusion, the Spanish adaptation of the BRCS seems to be a reliable and valid measure of resilience in stable severe mental disorder patients

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