Illiterate Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination-III in Three Indian Languages: An Adaptation and Validation Study.

BACKGROUND: Literacy is an important factor that predicts cognitive performance. Existing cognitive screening tools are validated only in educated populations and are not appropriate for older adults with little or no education leading to poor performance on these tests and eventually leading to misdiagnosis. This challenge for clinicians necessitates a screening tool suitable for illiterate or low-literate older individuals. OBJECTIVES: The objective was to adapt and validate Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination-III (ACE-III) for screening general cognitive functions in illiterate and low-literate older populations in the Indian context in three languages. METHOD: The Indian illiterate ACE-III was systematically adapted by modifying the original items of the Indian literate ACE-III to assess the cognitive functions of illiterates and low-literates with the consensus of an expert panel of professionals working in the area of dementia and related disorders. A total of 180 illiterate or low-literate participants (84 healthy-controls, 50 with dementia, and 46 with mild cognitive impairment [MCI]) were recruited from three different centers speaking Bengali, Hindi, and Kannada to validate the adapted version. RESULTS: The optimal cut-off score for illiterate ACE-III to distinguish controls from dementia in all 3 languages was 75. The optimal cut-off scores in distinguishing between controls and MCI ranged from 79 to 82, with a sensitivity ranging from 93% to 99% and a specificity ranging from 72% to 99%. CONCLUSION: The test is found to have good psychometric properties and is a reliable cognitive screening tool for identifying dementia and MCI in older adults with low educational backgrounds in the Indian context.

Propiedades psicométricas del cuestionario de gratitud (gq-6) para Brasil / Psychometric Properties of the Gratitude Questionnaire (gq-6) to Brazil / Propriedades psicométricas do questionário de gratidão (gq-6) para o Brasi

Este estudio tuvo como objetivo adaptar el Cuestio-nario de Gratitud (gq-6) a la población brasileña. La muestra estuvo constituida por 1 850 participantes con una edad media de 25.13 años (dt = 5.36), 50 % mujeres y 50 % hombres, con representación de todos los estados brasileños. Se realizó análisis factorial exploratorio (afe) y análisis factorial confirmatorio (afc), y correlaciones entre gratitud (gq-6) y satisfac-ción con la vida (swls), optimismo (lot-r), esperanza (ahs), felicidad (shs), afectos positivos y negativos (panas), y personalidad (bfi). Los resultados de efay cfa indicaron una solución unidimensional con los elementos que soportan cargas (λ > 0.39) en el factor y un ajuste aceptable para la solución de un factor (χ2(9) = 59, p < 0.001; cfi= 0.956, rmsea= 0.078). Las correlaciones indican una asociación con variables externas relevantes. Se concluye que el cuestionario presenta evidencia de validez y confiabilidad para su uso en investigación en el contexto brasileño

This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Gratitude Questionnaire (gq-6) to the Brazilian population. The sample consisted of 1 850 participants with a mean age of 25.13 years (sd = 5.36), 50 % female and 50 % male and the sample represents all Brazilian states. Exploratory factor analysis (efa) and confirmato-ry factor analysis (cfa) were run, along with correlations between gratitude (gq-6) and life satisfaction (swls), optimism (lot-r), hope (ahs), happiness (shs), positive and negative affects (panas), and personality (bfi). The efa and cfa results indicated a one-dimensional solu-tion with the items loading satisfactorily (λ > 0.39) in the factor and acceptable fit for the one-factor solution (χ2 (9) = 59, p < 0.001; cfi= 0.956, rmsea= 0.078). Correlations indicate relevant relationships with exter-nal variables. In conclusion, the questionnaire shows evidence of validity and reliability for research use in the Brazilian context

Este estudo investigou as propriedades psicométricas do Questionário de Gratidão (gq-6) na população bra-sileira. Participaram 1 850 respondentes com média de idade de 25.13 anos (dp= 5.36), sendo 50 % do sexo feminino e 50 % do sexo masculino e com representação de todos os estados brasileiros. Foram rodadas análi-ses fatoriais exploratória (efa) e fatorial confirmatória (cfa), e correlações entre gratidão (gq-6) e satisfação com a vida (swls), otimismo (lo-r), esperança (ahs), felicidade subjetiva (shs), afetos positivos e negativos (panas) e personalidade (bfi). Os resultados da efa e da cfa indicaram uma solução unidimensional com os itens carregando com cargas adequadas (λ > 0.39) no fator e ajuste aceitável para a solução unifatorial (χ2 (9) = 59, p < 0.001; cfi= 0.956, rmsea = 0.078). As correlações indicaram relações com variáveis externas relevantes. Conclui-se que a escala apresenta evidências de validade e fidedignidade para uso em pesquisa no Brasil.

Reliability of Accuracy and Precision Tests for Elite Para Table Tennis Players.

The primary purpose of this study was to adapt selected accuracy and precision tests in table tennis to the specific skills of elite table tennis players with impairment. The study included a sample of 23 Para table tennis players with an average age of 31.8 ± 12.22 years (including 30.4% females) who belonged to the senior Polish Para table tennis team. A battery of six tests evaluating stroke accuracy and serve precision was assessed. The analysis of the reliability of these tests confirmed the legitimacy of using this battery of accuracy and precision tests to assess the skills of Para table tennis players in all three integrated sport classes: players in wheelchairs, in a standing position, and with intellectual impairment. Analysis of the data obtained from the tests could provide coaches with relevant information regarding elite Para table tennis players' level of performance and examine selected accuracy and precision elements of their individual technique.

Psychometric Properties of a Brief Version of the Perception of Risk of Heart Disease Scale in an Italian Sample.

INTRODUCTION: The number of Italian citizens unaware of their risk of cardiovascular disease it is still very high. AIM: This study aimed to translate and preliminarily validate a brief Italian version of the Perception of Risk of Heart Disease Scale (PRHDS). METHODS: PRHDS was culturally adapted to the Italian context. Then, the scale was administered to 772 healthy adults. By randomly dividing the sample into two subsamples, we tested the scale dimensionality through Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) followed by Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Finally, we evaluated internal consistency. RESULTS: Psychometric properties of the scale were appropriate. EFA and CFA evidenced a unidimensional structure of a brief version of the scale, composed of six items. Internal consistency was adequate. CONCLUSIONS: Italian version of the brief PRHDS is a promising self-report questionnaire to measure cardiovascular risk perception among Italian adults.

Adaptation and validation of the Person-centered Care Assessment Tool (P-CAT) to the Portuguese population.

BACKGROUND: The relevance of person-centred care as an optimising approach to the quality of care provided to older adults has sparked the development of important instruments that measure this approach at residential care facilities and requires validation for the Portuguese population. OBJECTIVES: This study aims to adapt and validate the Person-centered Care Assessment Tool (P-CAT) to the Portuguese population. METHODS: The P-CAT assesses the level of person-centred care provided by residential care facilities, according to staff. The process of adapting the P-CAT to the Portuguese population includes its translation, backtranslation and a pilot study. To recruit participants for the validation study, we contacted the Portuguese residential care facilities with emails provided in the official registries, and the study was also divulged on social media. RESULTS: The study had the participation of 573 staff members. The mean score of P-CAT was 50.76 (SD = 7.65). The exploratory factor analysis showed three dimensions: the extent of care personalisation, the amount of organisational support and the degree of environmental accessibility. The results show good internal consistency for the total scale (α = 0.809) and good temporal stability in the test-retest assessed by intraclass correlation coefficient (0.893). CONCLUSIONS: This version of the P-CAT for the Portuguese population has shown adequate psychometric properties and contributes to the study of care provided at residential care facilities in Portugal through self-reporting from staff. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: The availability of this instrument is useful for professional practice and research purposes and supports technical and scientific advancements that are necessary for the evolution of care frameworks.

Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Arabic version of oxford ankle foot questionnaire for children.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to translate and cross-culturally adapt the original English version of the Oxford Ankle Foot Questionnaire (OxAFQ-c) into the Arabic language, and to evaluate its psychometric properties among Arabic speaking children aged from 5 to 16 years in Saudi Arabia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An Arabic OxAFQ-c for children was developed according to established guidelines (ISPOR). The Arabic OxAFQ-c version was completed by eighty-seven patients with foot and ankle problems and their caregivers. Construct validity of the Arabic OxAFQ-c was also examined. RESULTS: The reliability analysis of OxAFQ-Ar exhibited good internal consistency in both children's and parent's versions for all domains (α = 0.80-0.89) and excellent test-retest reliability in both versions for all domains. (ICC = 0.87-0.94). A moderate correlation between the OxAFQ-Ar and PedsQL 4.0 was observed indicating moderate construct validity. CONCLUSIONS: The OxAFQ-c was successfully translated and cross-cultural adapted into the Arabic language. The OxAFQ-Ar is a valid, reliable and useful quality of life questionnaire for evaluating children's ankle foot problems.IMPLICATION OF REHABILITATION OF OxAFQ-c ARABIC VERSIONThe Arabic version of the OxAFQ-c is an acceptable, clear and comprehensible outcome measure.The Arabic version of the OxAFQ-c demonstrated evidence supporting its internal consistency, test-retest reliability and construct validity as a measure to evaluate foot and ankle pathologies in patients aged 5-16 years.The Arabic OxAFQ-c has very good internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and acceptable measurement error with no floor and ceiling effects.The Arabic version of the OxAFQ-c can be used in daily clinical practice and in research studies to assess children aged from 5 to 16 years in Arabic speakers with ankle-foot conditions.

Adaptation of the Behavioural Regulation in Active Commuting to School (BR-ACS) Questionnaire in Portuguese Youth.

This study aimed to translate and adapt the psychometric properties of the Behavioural Regulation in Active Commuting to School (BR-ACS) questionnaire to young Portuguese students. This study had two stages: (1) translation and adaptation of the questionnaire; (2) evaluation of the psychometric properties. A sample of 338 participants (212 female, 126 male) aged 11 to 19 years (Mage = 15.6 ± 2.1) from 31 cities and Madeira island participated in this study. The confirmatory factor analysis suggested an acceptable fit to the data for the first-order and third-order measurement models. The composite reliability values ranged from 0.71 (identified regulation) to 0.90 (integrated regulation), demonstrating internal consistency. The AVE values ranged from 0.40 (amotivation) to 0.69 (integrated regulation), demonstrating an acceptable convergent validity for all constructs. The model estimation had an acceptable fit, with values akin to those of the first-order tested model. Finally, the results of the multigroup analysis for the successive restricted models (CFI < 0.010 and RMSEA < 0.015) point out that the null hypothesis of factor invariance between gender cannot be rejected. The psychometric properties demonstrates the suitability of this questionnaire among Portuguese youths aged 11 to 19. This questionnaire will help understand the motivation aspects that underpin active commuting to school and consequently help to increase physical activity among Portuguese adolescents.

Translation, Adaptation, and Validation of a Multitasking Instrument in the Context of Collectivist Asian Culture.

Background: Multitasking is a rapidly evolving construct and we are in dire need of a sound tool for measuring multitasking behaviors and abilities across socio-cultural contexts. To this end, this study has put forward a cultural adaptation (through back translation) of an already developed (Kushniryk, 2008) measure i.e., Communication Specific Multitasking Measurement Instrument. Objective: This study is intended to translate, adapt, and validate a multitasking measure i.e., Communication Specific Multitasking Measurement Instrument (CSMMI; Kushniryk, 2008) in the context of collectivist culture in Pakistan. Design: The study was composed of two parts. The first part was completed in two phases. Phase I employed back and forward translation methods to translate the multitasking measure into an indigenous language. Phase II provided empirical validity of the translated and adapted instrument (CSMMI) using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) on data collected from a sample of 230 married individuals. The second part of the study was designed to establish construct validity of the translated instrument using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on a larger data set of married individuals. Results: EFA using a varimax rotation on all 19 items of CSMMI showed that the instrument is a three-dimensional measure. CFA confirmed that the translated and adapted instrument is also a three-dimensional measure on the larger data set. Analysis of the intraclass correlation and alpha coefficient provided sound evidence for validity and reliability of the measure (CSMMI). Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate that the translated and adapted multitasking measure (CSMMI) is reliable and valid when applied to the culturally collectivist population of Pakistan. This also pertains to any other populations where the translation is adequately applicable.

Adaptation of the Multidimensional Body Self Relations Questionnaire for Young People Between 9 and 16 Years old / Adaptación Española del Body Self Relations Questionnaire en jóvenes entre 9 y 16 años

Background: Young adolescents and pre-adolescents are the population most vulnerable to disorders derived from a distorted Body Image (BI). In this study, the Multidimensional Body Self Relations Questionnaire, MBSRQ®, was adapted and validated for young Spanish people between 9 and 16 years old. Method: 719 young people of both sexes participated. The internal structure, the invariance of the measure according to sex and age, and evidence of validity and reliability of the measure were examined. Results: the dimensional model found in adults was not replicated in young people. The simplest, best-fitting BI construct in young people, examined from the perspective of the BI construct contained in the MBSRQ®, consisted of 20 items in 4 differentially correlated factors. The internal consistency of the factors contained in the MBSRQ-SA-a was shown to be satisfactory, as was the evidence of concurrent validity. Factor invariance was demonstrated as a function of gender and three age groups. Conclusions: the MBSRQ-SA-a is reliable and valid for the study of BI in young people aged 9-16 years to the extent permitted by the content of the 4 factors making it up.(AU)

Antecedentes: los jóvenes adolescentes y preadolescentes son la población más vulnerable a los trastornos derivados de una Imagen Corporal (IC) distorsionada. En esta investigación se realiza la adaptación y validación del Multidimensional Body Self Relations Questionnaire, MBSRQ®, para jóvenes españoles entre 9 y 16 años. Método: participan 719 jóvenes de ambos sexos. Se estudia la estructura interna, la invarianza de la medida en función del sexo y de la edad, y la evidencia de validez y la fiabilidad de la medida. Resultados: el modelo dimensional hallado en los adultos no se replica en los jóvenes. El modelo más simple y mejor ajustado del constructo IC que tienen los jóvenes, examinado desde la óptica del constructo de IC contenida en el MBSRQ®, está formado por 20 ítems dimensionados en 4 factores diferencialmente correlacionados. Se demostró que la consistencia interna de los factores contenidos en el MBSRQ-SA-a es satisfactoria, y también lo es la evidencia de validez concurrente. Se demostró invarianza factorial en sexo y edad. Conclusiones: se concluye que el MBSRQ-SA-a es fiable y válido para el estudio de la IC en jóvenes entre 9-16 años en el alcance que permite el contenido de los 4 factores que lo conforman.(AU)

Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Filipino translation of the knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score in Filipinos with knee osteoarthritis at a tertiary hospital

Objectives@#1) To translate and cross-culturally adapt the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) into Filipino; 2) To validate the Filipino translation of KOOS using the Filipino Short-Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) among patients with knee osteoarthritis (kOA) at a tertiary hospital. @*Methodology@#A Filipino version of the KOOS was translated and cross-culturally adapted from the original English version and validated following standard guidelines. Adult Fiipino patients with knee osteoarthritis at the University of the Phiippines-Philippine General Hospital were asked to complete identical questionnaires containing the Filipino KOOS and Filipino SF-36, with re-test on the same patients after a median of 14 days. Reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha and intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC); dimensionality using convergent and divergent construct validity. @*Results@#The Filipino translation of the KOOS was administered to 30 patients with knee OA (kOA). Cronbach's α across the Filipino KOOS domains ranged from 0.71 to 0.89 suggesting good internal consistency. The reproducibility of measurements of all KOOS subscales by ICC ranged from 0.97 to 1.0. For convergent construct validity, there was moderate correlation between KOOS ADL (0.38, p =0.03) and knee-related QoL (0.42, p=0.02) by SF-36 Physical Functioning (PF). A strong correlation (0.51, p=0.003) was observed between KOOS sports and recreation domain with SF-36 PF. For divergent construct validity, there was weak correlation between KOOS pain (0.015, p=0.93) and symptoms (0.15, p=0.42) with SF 36 Social Functioning. @*Conclusion@#The Filipino version of the KOOS is a valid and reliable instrument to measure the different aspects of disability affecting quality of life of Filipino patients with kOA.

Polish Adaptation and Validation of the Revised Illness Perception Questionnaire (IPQ-R) in Cancer Patients.

The article presents findings from three studies designed to validate and culturally adapt the Polish version of the Revised Illness Perception Questionnaire (IPQ-R), a measure of the cognitive and emotional components of illness representations among oncology patients. The tool is conceptually based on Leventhal's Self-Regulatory Model (Leventhal et al., 1984, 2001). The results of the study 1 (n = 40) show that it can be successfully used in a Polish cultural context as a reliable equivalent to its original English version (Moss-Morris et al., 2002). Analyses conducted in Study 2 (n = 318) provided good evidence for construct and criterion validity as well as the internal reliability of the IPQ-R subscales. Study 3 (n = 54) revealed that the IPQ-R subscales present good test-retest reliability. Overall, the results show that the Polish version of the IPQ-R provides a comprehensive and psychometrically acceptable assessment of the representation of cancer and can be reliably used in studies involving Polish oncology patients.

Impact of Self-Perceived Dental Esthetic on Psycho-Social Well-Being and Dental Self Confidence: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Female Students in Riyadh City.

PURPOSE: To assess the self-perceived psychological impact of dental aesthetics among female university students and its relationship to various sociodemographic factors. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 2400 female students from various departments of selected private and public universities in Riyadh City. Participants completed an Arabic translated version of the Psychosocial Impact of Dental Aesthetic Questionnaire (PIDAQ) and a short demographic sheet. Descriptive statistics was used to describe the sample's sociodemographic characteristics as well as the mean PIDAQ scores. Bivariate analysis (ANOVA) and linear regression were used to investigate the impact of the sociodemographic factors on the mean PIDAQ scores. RESULTS: The pilot test revealed the instruments' conceptual equivalence, semantic equivalence and ease of comprehension. Cronbach's alpha was 0.81, indicating good internal consistency. The total sample was 1845 with a mean age of 20.74 years. The total mean score for the (PIDAQ) was 58.10 (SD=11.41). Significant differences were detected between different university affiliation in the dental self-consciousness (<0.0001), social (<0.0001) and psychological impacts (0.0256) and the total PIDAQ scores (0.0024). Significant differences were also detected between different disciplines in the dental aesthetics (0.0110) and social (0.0195) domains as well as the total PIDAQ scores (0.0144). College level was also a significant factor where middle students were significantly impacted socially (0.0026) compared to junior level students. As for the impact of income, those with the highest income displayed greater social impact (0.0039), psychological impact (0.0046) and impact on aesthetic attitude (0.0037) when compared to students with lower income levels. CONCLUSION: Dental aesthetics was found to affect the psychological well-being of the subjects. University affiliation, faculty affiliation, college level, and level of income were all factors that significantly affected self-perceived aesthetics and psychosocial well-being.

"What If We Get Sick?": Spanish Adaptation and Validation of the Fear of Illness and Virus Evaluation Scale in a Non-clinical Sample Exposed to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Distinct sources of stress have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Particularly, fear is expected to generate significant psychological burden on individuals and influence on either unsafe behavior that may hinder recovery efforts or virus-mitigating behaviors. However, little is known about the properties of measures to capture them in research and clinical settings. To resolve this gap, we evaluated the psychometric properties of a novel measure of fear of illness and viruses and tested its predictive value for future development of distress. We extracted a random sample of 450 Chilean adult participants from a large cross-sectional survey panel and invited to participate in this intensive longitudinal study for 35 days. Of these, 163 ended up enrolling in the study after the demanding nature of the measurement schedule was clearly explained to them. For this final sample, we calculated different Confirmatory Factor Analyses (CFA) to evaluate the preliminary proposed structure for the instrument. Complementarily, we conducted a content analysis of the items to qualitatively extract its latent structure, which was also subject to empirical test via CFA. Results indicated that the original structure did not fit the data well; however, the new proposed structure based on the content analysis did. Overall, the modified instrument showed good reliability through all subscales both by its internal consistency with Cronbach's alphas ranging from 0.814 to 0.913, and with test-retest correlations ranging from 0.715 to 0.804. Regarding its convergent validity, individuals who scored higher in fears tended to also score higher in depressive and posttraumatic stress symptoms at baseline. Furthermore, higher fears at baseline predicted a higher score in posttraumatic stress symptomatology 7 days later. These results provide evidence for the validity, reliability, and predictive performance of the scale. As the scale is free and multidimensional potentially not circumscribed to COVID-19, it might work as a step toward understanding the psychological impact of current and future pandemics, or further life-threatening health situations of similar characteristics. Limitations, practical implications, and future directions for research are discussed.

A Screening Tool to Detect Stroke Aphasia: Adaptation of Frenchay Aphasia Screening Test (FAST) to the Indian Context.

BACKGROUND: Aphasia is a common consequence of stroke. To optimize recovery, it becomes critical as there are early identification and treatment of language deficits. The rising burden of stroke aphasia and lack of screening tools in the Indian context necessitates the need for a screening tool. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to adapt and validate the Frenchay Aphasia Screening Test (FAST) to the Indian context in two widely spoken Indian languages, Telugu and Kannada, for the literate and illiterate population. METHODS: A systematic process of adaptation and culturally appropriate modifications of the original FAST were done in 116 healthy controls and 115 patients. The validity of the adapted test was established. RESULTS: The optimum cut-off values for detecting aphasia in our sample ranged from 25 to 25.5 (literate) and 13.5 to 15.5 (illiterate) with high sensitivity and specificity. There was also a significant correlation between aphasia scores for adapted FAST and the Western Aphasia Battery (WAB), establishing good convergent validity. DISCUSSION: Results of the adaptation and validation of two Indian versions of FAST, suggest that it is an easy-to-use screening measure for detecting stroke-related language disabilities. The psychometric properties of the Indian version of FAST met the standardised requirements for adaptation and validation. CONCLUSIONS: The Indian version of FAST was found to be a reliable and valid bedside screening tool for aphasia in stroke patients. We aim that this study will facilitate the use of the test across other Indian languages and a large clinical population in the future.

Adaptação e validação transcultural de uma medida de fatores de absenteísmo / Transcultural adaptation and validation of factors within absenteeism / Adaptación y validación transcultural de una medida de los factores de absentismo

O absenteísmo laboral, fenômeno complexo, é caracterizado pela ausência de um empregado de suas atividades trabalhistas. Apesar da importância do tema, visto que pode provocar impactos na produtividade e nos custos de uma organização, não foram encontrados instrumentos sobre o absenteísmo laboral validados para a população brasileira. O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar uma adaptação e validação transcultural de uma escala de absenteísmo laboral. O trabalho foi constituído por dois estudos. No primeiro, foi realizada a adaptação semântica e análise fatorial exploratória do instrumento. No segundo estudo, foi realizada a análise fatorial confirmatória a partir dos resultados obtidos no primeiro estudo. Os resultados obtidos confirmam a validade do instrumento adaptado que se apresentou como unifatorial, com precisão bastante satisfatória (α = 0,91). Os resultados são discutidos a partir das concepções teóricas do construto, da possibilidade de sua utilização em diagnósticos e pesquisas de cunho acadêmico e das limitações dos estudos. (AU)

The complex phenomenon known as labor absenteeism is characterized by the absence of an employee from his or her work duties. Despite the importance of this theme, given the possible impact it may have on productivity and costs of an organization, no validated instruments on labor absenteeism were found for the Brazilian population. The objective of the present work was to conduct a transcultural adaptation and validation of a labor absenteeism scale. The work consisted of two studies. The first focused on achieving a semantic adaptation of the original instrument to Brazilian Portuguese and exploratory factor analysis. In the second study a confirmatory factor analysis was performed based on the results of the first study. The results confirmed the validity of the adapted instrument, which presented itself as unifactorial, with very satisfactory precision (α = 0.91). The results are discussed based on the theoretical conceptions of the construct, the possibility of its use in diagnostic and academic research, and the limitations of the studies. (AU)

El absentismo laboral, fenómeno complejo, se caracteriza por la ausencia de un empleado en sus actividades laborales. A pesar de la importancia del tema, ya que puede provocar impactos en la productividad y en los costos de una organización, no se encontraron instrumentos validados de absentismo laboral para la población brasileña. El objetivo de este estudio fue realizar una adaptación y validación transcultural de una escala de absentismo laboral. El trabajo fue constituído por dos estudios. En el primer estudio se realizó la adaptación semántica y el análisis factorial exploratorio del instrumento. En el segundo estudio, se realizó análisis factorial confirmatorio a partir de los resultados obtenidos en el primer estudio. Los resultados obtenidos confirman la validez del instrumento adaptado que se presentó como unifactorial, con precisión bastante satisfactoria (α = 0,91). Los resultados son discutidos a partir de las concepciones teóricas del constructo, de la posibilidad de su utilización en diagnósticos e investigaciones de índole académico y de las limitaciones de los estudios. (AU)

Adapting the Portuguese dignity question framework for adolescents: ages 10-18.

OBJECTIVE: Dignity therapy (DT) is well established in adult populations, and it is likely that it could benefit younger people. This study aimed to adapt the adult Portuguese DT question framework for adolescents (DT-QF-Adol) (ages 10-18). METHOD: Five stages were followed: (1) the Portuguese DT-QF for adults was adapted for adolescents with the original author's collaboration, (2) an expert committee provided feedback on the adapted version, (3) an initial consensus version of the DT-QF-Adol was created, (4) expert committee consult affirmed final consensus, and (5) validation stage with a sample of 17 adolescents followed in ambulatory psychology clinic. RESULTS: DT's original author endorsed the final Portuguese DT-QF-Adol, reinforcing that it captures the fundamental dimensions of DT. There was 100% agreement on the final consensus version and defined age group (10-18 years old). Twenty adolescents were invited to participate, and 17 were included after informed consent was obtained; 53% were female. The average age was 12.7 years. The interviewed adolescents reported that the DT-QF-Adol was clear, and they did not identify any ambiguity or difficulty in answering any of the questions. They assumed that this information could positively affect the way parents and friends see and cared for them, permitting others to understand their concerns and preferences. Participants felt that the DT-QF-Adol could be a good starting point for a conversation with their loved ones. Although they did not consider vital for health professionals to access their answers, they strongly felt that the DT-QF-Adol might be essential to sick adolescents and they would recommend it to others. SIGNIFICANCE OF RESULTS: We developed a DT-QF of nine questions for Portuguese adolescents (DT-QF-Adol), coined Protocolo de Perguntas da Terapia da Dignidade para Adolescentes - 10-18 anos. This tool can potentially be considered a good addition for pediatric palliative care.

Trans-cultural Adaptation and Validation of the "Teacher Job Satisfaction Scale" in Arabic Language Among Sports and Physical Education Teachers ("Teacher of Physical Education Job Satisfaction Inventory"-TPEJSI): Insights for Sports, Educational, and Occupational Psychology.

Background: Job satisfaction is largely associated with organizational aspects, including improved working environments, worker's well-being and more effective performance. There are many definitions regarding job satisfaction in the existing scholarly literature: it can be expressed as a positive emotional state, a positive impact of job-related experiences on individuals, and employees' perceptions regarding their jobs. Aims: No reliable scales in Arabic language to assess job satisfaction in the sports and physical education field exist.This study aimed to trans-culturally adapt and validate the Pepe's "Teacher Job Satisfaction Scale" 9 items (TJSS-9), creating the "Teacher of Physical Education Job Satisfaction Inventory" (TPEJSI) in Arabic language. This scale was administered to a Tunisian population of sports and physical education teachers and analyzed according to the Pepe's theoretical model. More in detail, this investigation systematically tested its factor structure, in terms of internal consistency/reliability, predictive validity, sensitivity and convergent validity. Methods: A total of 417 Tunisian teachers of sports and physical education participated voluntarily in this study. The sample comprised of 258 males and of 159 females. More in detail, 189 were teachers teaching in primary schools of physical education, 105 teaching in secondary schools, and 123 were university teachers. Both exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory (CFA) factor analyses were performed on random-split halves of the sample. Results: The three-dimensional alpha coefficients of the TPEJSI were all >0.80: for satisfaction with colleagues, alpha was 0.865; for satisfaction with parents, alpha was 0.856 and for satisfaction with students alpha was 0.860. The CFA fit indices were satisfactory. Conclusions: Given the good EFA factor loadings, the CFA fit indices, the correlation matrix, the sensitivity analysis, the convergent validity and the excellent internal consistency, it can be concluded that the TPEJSI is a good psychometric tool that can be used to quantitatively assess the job satisfaction level among teachers of sports and physical education in the Arabic-speaking world.

Tradução, adaptação cultural e validação do Infant Sensory Profile 2 e do Toddler Sensory Profile 2 para crianças brasileiras de 0 a 35 meses / Translation, cultural adaptation, and validation of Infant Sensory Profile 2 and Toddler Sensory Profile 2 to brasilian children from 0 to 35 months

A mensuração do desenvolvimento sensorial tem se tornado um componente necessário na avaliação clínica e no planejamento terapêutico ocupacional para intervenções com bebês e crianças pequenas. Estudos sobre traduções, adaptações culturais e validação de instrumentos para obtenção de medidas válidas e confiáveis tem sido incorporado mais frequentemente em pesquisas no campo da terapia ocupacional. Este estudo metodológico, transversal, de abordagem quantitativa, teve como objetivo descrever o processo de tradução, adaptação cultural e validação das propriedades psicométricas dos instrumentos Infant Sensory Profile 2 (ISP 2) e Toddler Sensory Profile 2 (TSP 2) para crianças brasileiras. A pequisa foi conduzida em ambulatório pediátrico e em laboratórios de pesquisas vinculados à Universidade de São Paulo e Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro. A amostra total incluiu 303 pais/cuidadores de crianças de 0 a 35 meses com desenvolvimento típico e atípico. Métodos: O desenvolvimento das versões para o português do Brasil constou de duas etapas, a primeira consistiu do processo de tradução, retrotradução, estudo de validade de conteúdo e de fase pré-teste em estudo piloto; na segunda etapa, foram realizados estudos psicométricos por meio da consistência interna, fidedignidade teste-reteste, análise fatorial confirmatória, e análise de pontos de corte de escores. Para a primeira etapa, os resultados mostraram que, a partir da validade de face, houve adequação semântica e compreensibilidade de ambos os instrumentos por parte dos respondentes. Para a etapa dois, o software STATA auxiliou nas análises, e o ISP 2 apresentou consistência interna total > 0.70, mas quando analisado por áreas sensoriais a consistência foi < que 0.70. Com relação ao TSP 2, apresentou consistência interna total > 0.80, mas quando analisado por áreas sensoriais a consistência foi < que 0.70 com exceção das áreas auditiva e visual, e em relação aos quadrantes, todos os valores de alfa foram < que 0.70. Sobre o teste-reteste, para ambos os instrumentos, houve alta concordância com valor de Kappa ponderado na categoria quase perfeita. Entretanto, a análise fatorial confirmatória não confirma a estrutura atual dos instrumentos. A rotação da matriz mostrou que itens poderiam ser alocados em domínios diferentes aos que pertencem originalmente, demonstrando correlações distintas entre os itens e dimensões. Os pontos de corte dos escores brasileiros foram diferentes dos americanos. Destaca-se, como considerações finais, a importância em analisar e testar a estrutura fatorial exploratória e confirmatória de ambos os instrumentos uma vez que houve diferenças significantes ente as versões brasileiras do ISP 2 e TSP 2 para a população brasileira de crianças de 0 a 3 meses de idade, verificar as equivalências das cargas fatoriais, as quantidades de itens por domínios, as covariâncias entre os fatores dos instrumentos e os erros de medida. Ainda seria importante verificar a invariância das medidas, seja através da análise fatorial ou da teoria de resposta ao item

Sensory development measurement has become a necessary component in clinical assessment and occupational therapy planning for interventions with infants and young children. Studies related to translations, cultural adaptations and validation of instruments to obtain valid and reliable measures have been incorporated more frequently in researches in the occupational therapy field. This cross-sectional methodological study, with a quantitative approach, aimed to describe the process of translation, cultural adaptation and validation of the psychometric properties of the Infant Sensory Profile 2 (ISP 2) and Toddler Sensory Profile 2 (TSP 2) to brazilian children. The research was conducted in a pediatric outpatient clinic and in research laboratories linked to the University São Paulo and the Federal University of the Triângulo Mineiro. The total sample included 303 parents/caregivers of children aged 0-35 months with typical and atypical development. The development of the Brazilian Portuguese versions was done in two steps, the first one consisted of the translation process, back translation, content validity study and pre-test phase in a pilot study; in the second stage, psychometric studies were performed through internal consistency, test-retest reliability, confirmatory factor analysis, and analysis of cut-off scores. For the first step, the results showed that, from the face validity, there was semantic adequacy and comprehensibility of both instruments by the respondents. For step two, the STATA software assisted in the analyzes, and the ISP 2 presented total internal consistency > 0.70, but when analyzed by sensory areas the consistency was < 0.70. Regarding TSP 2, it presented total internal consistency > 0.80, but when analyzed by sensory areas the consistency was < 0.70, except for auditory and visual areas, and in relation to the quadrants, all alpha values were lower than 0.70. On test-retest analysis, for both instruments, there was high agreement with weighted Kappa value in the almost perfect category. However, the confirmatory factor analysis does not confirm the current structure of this instrument. The rotation of the matrix showed that items could be allocated in domains other than those that originally belonged, showing distinct correlations between items and dimensions. The cut-off points of the Brazilian scores were different from the American ones. As final considerations, it is important to analyze and test the exploratory and confirmatory factorial structure of both instruments since there were significant differences between the Brazilian versions of ISP 2 and TSP 2 for the Brazilian population of children aged 0 to 3 months age; to verify the equivalence of factorial loads; the quantity of items by domains; the covariance between the factors of the instrument and the measurement errors. It is still important to verify the invariance of the measurements, either through factor analysis or item response theory

Hipersensibilidade dentinária e qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal: adaptação e validação do DHEQ-15, e revisão sistemática sobre o impacto do tratamento / Dentin hypersensitivity and quality of life: adaptation and validation of DHEQ-15, and systematic review about the impact of treatment

A hipersensibilidade dentinária (HD) caracteriza-se por dor aguda, súbita e de curta duração, podendo comprometer a qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal. A presente tese teve 2 propostas de investigação, com objetivos específicos: 1) adaptar transculturalmente e validar a versão curta do questionário Dentine Hypersensitivity Experience Questionnaire (DHEQ-15) para o Português para uso no Brasil; 2) investigar na literatura, através de uma revisão sistemática, se o tratamento da hipersensibilidade dentinária é capaz de melhorar a qualidade de vida dos indivíduos afetados. Para a adaptação transcultural, foi realizado um estudo em 5 etapas seguindo critérios internacionais pré-estabelecidos, sendo: tradução do questionário original para duas versões em português; síntese das versões em português; retrotradução da versão sintetizada para o inglês; pré-teste com um grupo focal; avaliação das propriedades psicométricas do instrumento traduzido. Foi estabelecido um comitê de juízes para acompanhar todo processo e avaliar os relatórios que foram elaborados em cada etapa. O questionário foi aplicado 2 vezes em 100 participantes, com intervalo de 7 a 10 dias, na última etapa. A HD foi estimulada através do jato de ar da seringa tríplice, e o nível de hipersensibilidade foi medido através da escala de Schiff. Os dados foram submetidos a testes de consistência interna e validade, e analisados pelo programa estatístico SPSS. A amostra foi composta de 69 homens e 131 mulheres, com idade média de 30,4 anos. O grupo focal sugeriu duas modificações no questionário traduzido. A versão brasileira do questionário apresentou alfa de Cronbach de 0,945, e coeficiente correlação intraclasse de 0,959. Houve correlação significativa (p<0,001) entre a pontuação do escore do DHEQ-15 e auto-avaliação da saúde bucal. Concluiu-se que a versão brasileira do questionário apresenta boa consistência interna, confiabilidade e validade. Para a revisão sistemática, as seguintes bases eletrônicas de dados foram pesquisadas até maio de 2017: PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, LILACS, EMBASE e Scielo, com estratégias de buscas adaptadas para cada base. Foram incluídos ensaios clínicos que avaliassem a qualidade de vida antes e após qualquer tipo de tratamento de HD. Três pesquisadores independentemente selecionaram os estudos, extraíram os dados e avaliaram a qualidade metodológica dos artigos. Os desfechos primários investigados foram tipo de tratamento, critério de inclusão, avaliação da HD e qualidade de vida, resultados para HD e qualidade de vida. Foi realizado meta-análise pelo teste I2, e a qualidade de evidência foi averiguada pela ferramenta Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation. Foram identificadas 1805 referências, e seis ensaios clínicos foram incluídos nesta revisão. Os estudos foram desenvolvidos na Suécia, Brasil, Estados Unidos e Canadá. Os estudos apresentaram alta heterogeneidade estatística (I2=0.8407) e metodológica. O nível de evidência desta revisão variou de muito baixo a moderado. Concluiu-se que há significante redução de HD e significante melhora na qualidade de vida dos pacientes após tratamento da HD.(AU)

Dentin hypersensitivity (DH) is characterized by acute, sharp and short pain, and it may compromises the oral health related quality of life. The present thesis had 2 researches proposals, with specific objectives: 1) to adapt and to validate the short version of the Dentine Hypersensitivity Experience Questionnaire (DHEQ-15) into Portuguese for use in Brazil; 2) to investigate in the literature, using a systematic review, if the DH treatment is able to improve the quality of life of affected individuals. For cross-cultural adaptation, it was conducted a study with 5 steps according to preset criteria: translation of the original questionnaire into two Portuguese versions; synthesis of Portuguese versions; back-translation of the synthesized version into English; pre-test in a focus group; psychometric properties test of the translated instrument. An expert panel was set in order to monitor all process and to evaluate the reports from each step. The questionnaire was applied twice in 100 participants, with an interval of 7 to 10 days, in the last step. The DH was stimulated by air blast, and the level of sensitivity was assessed by Schiff's scale. The data were subjected to tests of internal consistency and validity, and they were analyzed by SPSS statistical software. The sample was composed of 69 men and 131 women, with mean age of 30.4 years. The focus group suggested two changes in the translated instrument. The Brazilian version presented Cronbach's alpha of 0.945, intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.959. There was statistically significant correlation (p<0.001) between DHEQ-15 score and oral health self-assessment. It was concluded that the Brazilian version of the instrument has good internal consistency, reliability and validity. For systematic review, the following electronic databases were searched until may 2017: PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, LILACS and Scielo, search strategies were adapted to each database. It were included clinical trials that assessed quality of life before and after any type of DH treatment. Three researchers independently selected studies, extracted data and assessed the methodological quality of the articles. The primary outcomes investigated were: type of treatment, inclusion criteria, assessment of quality of life and DH, results for DH and quality of life. Meta-analysis was conducted by I2, and the quality of evidence was determined by the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation. It were identified 1805 references, and only six clinical trials were included in this review. The studies were developed in Sweden, Brazil, United States and Canada. The studies showed high statistical (I2=0.8407) and methodological heterogeneity. The level of evidence of this review ranged from very low to moderate. It was concluded that there are significant reduction of DH and significant improvement of quality of life of patients after DH treatment.(AU)

Validación de la escala barrat de impulsividad (bis-11) en población bogotana / Validation of the barrat impulsivity scale (bis-11) in bogotana population

Resumen El presente trabajo se realizó con el fin de validar la Escala de Impulsividad de Barratt (bis-11) en población bogotana, y de esta forma aportar evidencia empírica que permita unificar los criterios de interpretación y análisis. Participaron 313 personas: 98 privadas de la libertad transitoriamente en Unidad de Reacción Inmediata (uri); 86 diagnosticadas con trastornos relacionados con impulsividad y 126 estudiantes universitarios. Se realizó la adaptación cultural de la prueba por medio de revisión por lingüista, juicio de expertos y pilotaje. Posteriormente, se definió el instrumento sometido a validación. Los resultados arrojaron una fiabilidad de la escala total de a 0,7 y para las sub escalas motora a 0,6, atencional a 0,5 y no planeada a 0,4; el análisis factorial exploratorio identificó 2 factores que explican el 29,77% de la varianza total. La evidencia permite concluir una calidad psicométrica moderada, por lo cual se recomienda no usar esta versión para diagnóstico y realizar la traducción de la última actualización de la escala original.

Abstract The present work was carried out in order to validate the Barratt Impulsivity Scale (bis-11) in the population of Bogota, and thus provide empirical evidence to unify the interpretation and analysis criteria. Participated 313 people: 98 deprived of freedom temporarily in the Unit of Immediate Reaction (URI); 86 diagnosed with disorders related to impulsivity and 126 university students. The cultural adaptation of the test was made through linguistic revision, expert judgment and piloting. Subsequently, the instrument was validated. The results showed a reliability of the total scale of a 0.7 and for motor subscales a 0.6, attentional a 0.5 and unplanned a 0.4; the exploratory factor analysis identified 2 factors that explain 29.77% of the total variance. The evidence allows to conclude a psychometric quality moderate, for which it is recommended not to use this version for diagnosis and perform the translation of the last update of the original scale.