scholarly journals Translation, Validity, and Reliability of the Persian Version of Aphasia Rapid Test for Acute Stroke

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-110
Author(s):  
Seyyedeh Zohreh Mousavi ◽  
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Reyhaneh Jafari ◽  
Saman Maroufizadeh ◽  
Mohammad Moez Shahramnia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Stroke ◽  
Acute Phase ◽  
Language Disorder ◽  
Rapid Test ◽  
Predictive Ability ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Persian Version

Background & Objectives: Aphasia is an acquired language disorder that affects daily communication and quality of life. Early diagnosis and the treatment of aphasia are important. In this regard, one of the screening tests is the Aphasia Rapid Test (ART). This study aimed to investigate the validity and reliability of this test and extend the use of ART in the acute phase for patients with aphasia. Methods: The original version of ART was translated to Persian and 100 acute stroke patients were evaluated by ART. Besides, all the patients were assessed again after eight days by two independent raters to evaluate inter-rater reliability. Also, 70 patients were chosen to examine ART’s predictive ability; they were assessed using the Persian version of Western Aphasia Battery, after three months. Results: On day eight of the study, the Mean±SD ART was 11.26±2.03 for rater 1 and 11.44±2.04 for rater 2. Inter-rater reliability was good with the concordance correlation coefficient of 0.959 (95% CI: 0.939-0.972). Also, the Bland-Altman plot showed good agreement between raters without any significant trend/bias. Conclusion: The ART is a test that includes features, such as reproducibility, predictability, and inter-rater reliability. This test is short and can be used in the acute phase of aphasia in patients with stroke.

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version of Language Screening Test (LAST) for Patients in the Acute Phase of Stroke

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-100
Author(s):  
Seyyede Zohreh Mousavi ◽  
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Reyhaneh Jafari ◽  
Saman Maroufizadeh3 ◽  
Mohammad Moez Shahramnia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Acute Phase ◽  
Screening Test ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Chronic Phase ◽  
Weighted Kappa ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Language Screening

Background & Objectives: Aphasia is one of the most common consequences of a stroke; thus, screening tests for early diagnosis of the problem are necessary when dealing with aphasia patients. One of these screening tests is the Language Screening Test (LAST). The purpose of this study was to translate, validate, and utilize this test in the Persian language for patients after stroke. Methods: The original version of LAST was translated into Persian, and then administrated on 100 patients in the acute phase by two examiners at the patient’s bedside in order to check the inter-rater reliability. To assess the agreement between the two forms (a and b) of the LAST, Concordance Correlation Coefficient (CCC), weighted Kappa, and Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) were used. Also, the Persian version of LAST and the Western Aphasia Battery (WAB) were performed at the chronic phase with two independent examiners with blind scoring. Results: Inter-rater reliability between Rater 1 and Rater 2 on LAST-a and LAST-b score were very good for both phases. The CCC for LAST-a and LAST-b, respectively, were 0.874 and 0.865 for the acute phase and 0.923 and 0.927 for the chronic phase. The weighted Kappa for LAST-a and LAST-b, respectively, were 0.750 and 0.740 for the acute phase, and 0.822 and 0.846 for the chronic phase. Conclusion: The obtained results showed that LAST is a very simple, fast, and valid test and can be used as a reliable tool in stroke patients. Lack of cultural and language dependency are the advantages of using this test.

Validation of Persian Individualized Neuromuscular Quality of Life in patients with muscular dystrophies

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamyar Moradi ◽  
Shirin Jamal-Omidi ◽  
Maryam Masoudi1 ◽  
Sayna Bagheri ◽  
Shahriar Nafissi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Neuromuscular Disorders ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Group Validity ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background: Neuromuscular disorders affect physical and mental aspects of a patient and in other words alter the patients’ quality of life (QOL). In the present study, we investigated the validity and reliability of the Persian version of Individualized Neuromuscular QOL (INQOL) to provide a better insight into patients’ QOL. Methods: Original version of the INQOL was translated backward and then forward. The resultant Persian version and a standard questionnaire, 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), were then given to 83 participants with neuromuscular disorders. Internal consistency, known-group validity, concurrent validity, and test-retest reliability were assessed. Results: The scores of matched sections for QOL in the two questionnaires were favorably correlated (P < 0.05). Correlation between test and retest scores was also significant (P < 0.05). Moreover, the Cronbach’s alpha of 0.82 was representative of robust internal consistency between INQOL covering sections. Conclusion: The Persian version of the INQOL can be used in clinical and research practice to detect changes in QOL which are related to neuromuscular disorders, due to its favorably reliable and valid characteristics.

scholarly journals Assessing the Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version of the Interpersonal Problem Solving Skills Assessment Tool in Schizophrenia

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 118-131
Author(s):  
Milad Abolhasani ◽  
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Ashraf Karbalaee Nouri ◽  
Enayatollah Bakhshi ◽  
Milad Abolhasani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Interpersonal Problem Solving ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Objective: This study aimed to translate the Assessment of Interpersonal Problem-Solving Skills (AIPSS) into Persian and to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Persian version of AIPSS to use for adults with schizophrenia. Materials & Methods: In this methodological study, the translation process was performed according to the International Quality of Life Assessment (IQOLA) protocol. The face validity of the translated AIPSS was determined based on the opinions of experts and The Content Validity Index (CVI) and Content Validity Ratio (CVR) were also calculated for each item. The Persian version of the test was performed on 52 patients with schizophrenia disorders at Tehran’s Razi Mental Hospital; they were selected using a convenience sampling method. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was used to evaluate internal consistency. Inter-rater reliability was determined by the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC). A retest was complete on 15 patients with 2 weeks interval and ICC was used to determine the test-retest reliability. Results: Face validity was confirmed by the experts’ opinions. The Content Validity Ratio (CVR) and the Content Validity Index (CVI) were equal to one for all scenes. Cronbach's alpha coefficient for all scales was ranged between 0.511 and 0.821. The ICC in all scales were more than 0.98 for inter-rater reliability. In calculating test-retest reliability, the ICC for all scales ranged 0.733-0.893. Conclusion: Results show that the Persian version of AIPSS has acceptable face validity, content validity, internal consistency, inter-rater reliability test-retest reliability. Therefore, this instrument can be used in clinical fields and research studies to assess the social skills of Iranian patients with schizophrenia.

Three Screening Tests for Patients with Psychological Problems Who Undergo Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

1999 ◽  
Vol 85 (3) ◽  
pp. 987-996
Author(s):  
Isao Fukunishi ◽  
Yasutoshi Chishima ◽  
Fumihiko Aoki ◽  
Yoshiko Otsuka ◽  
Toyokazu Yoshida
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Psychological Problems ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Coping With Stress ◽  
Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Emotion Coping ◽  
Adequate Internal Consistency

To investigate their quality of life, screening tests of emotion, coping with stress, and personality were developed for use with patients in plastic and reconstructive surgery who had psychological problems. The validity and reliability of each test were examined in a sample of 329 patients who were admitted to the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The reliability of each test was supported by factor analysis, adequate internal consistency, and test-retest correlations. Also, validity was acceptable. Although further examination is required, these screening tests seem suitable for use in research among this type of patient in Japan.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Reliability and Validity of Persian Version of Children’s Dermatology Life Quality Index (CDLQI) Questionnaire and Practical Use

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saman Mohammadi ◽  
Maryam Khalili ◽  
Saeedeh Farajzadeh ◽  
Hossein Safizadeh ◽  
Rezvan Amiri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Dermatology Life Quality Index ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Life Quality Index

Background: Atopic dermatitis is a common skin disease in children. Severe pruritus and eczematous lesions may interfere with the quality of life of the patients. Objectives: This study was designed to assess the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the children’s dermatology life quality index questionnaire. Methods: After obtaining final acceptance by the first developers of the questionnaire for developing a Persian version, it was distributed to 100 children affected with atopic dermatitis aged 5 to 15 years. We analyzed data by SPSS18. Then, we evaluated the validity and reliability of the questionnaire by Kaiser criterion and Cronbach’s alpha. Results: Questions number 1 (itching) and 6 (sports activities) achieved the highest and the lowest scores, respectively. Cronbach’s alpha was assessed as 0.87, demonstrating good reliability. Inter-item correlation coefficients ranged from 0.24 to 0.69. A one-factor structure was achieved by Kaiser criterion and scree plot. Conclusions: Our study demonstrated good reliability and validity of the Persian version of the children’s dermatology Life Quality Index Questionnaire. There was a significant positive relationship between the severity of the disease and the score of quality of life. However, there was no relationship between the quality of life and the demographic features of the participants.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of Persian version of quality of life questionnaire in people living with HIV/AIDS (WHOQOL-HIV-BREF)

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 270-274
Author(s):  
Azizallah Dehghan ◽  
Zeinab Heidari ◽  
Jalal Karimi ◽  
Aboubakr Jafarnezhad ◽  
Sanaz Atef ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Quality Of Life Questionnaire ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids
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