{"title":"Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Analgesic Adverse Drug Event Measure.","authors":"Deborah Dillon McDonald, Yiming Zhang, Batool Almasri","doi":"10.1891/JNM-2023-0056","DOIUrl":"10.1891/JNM-2023-0056","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> The Analgesic Adverse Drug Event Measure (AADEM) measures how people respond when they experience analgesic adverse drug events (ADEs). The purpose of this study was to confirm the underlying constructs of the AADEM: attributed ADE, consulted provider, sought care, and continued/discontinued analgesic. <b>Methods:</b> A cross-sectional instrumentation design was used. Three hundred and thirty-two adults who self-reported an analgesic ADE responded to the online AADEM. Confirmatory factor analysis and reliability testing were conducted. <b>Results:</b> Model fit was adequate across all indexes. Internal consistency for the full AADEM was low, while subscale internal consistency was generally acceptable probably due to three significant negative correlations and two positive correlations between the latent factors. <b>Conclusions:</b> The results supported the construct validity of the AADEM. Advanced practice nurses and other primary care providers can use the AADEM to investigate analgesic ADEs. Greater insight into how people respond to an analgesic ADE via the use of the AADEM may help prevent future analgesic ADEs.</p>","PeriodicalId":16585,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing measurement","volume":" ","pages":"5-14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140305966","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Instruments Important to Help Increase Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.","authors":"Janice L Hinkle","doi":"10.1891/JNM-2024-0138","DOIUrl":"10.1891/JNM-2024-0138","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16585,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing measurement","volume":" ","pages":"3-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142921901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wyona M Freysteinson, Paul Yeatts, Becky Keele, Harriet Omondi
{"title":"Validation of the Mirror Image Comfort and Avoidance Scale in a General Population.","authors":"Wyona M Freysteinson, Paul Yeatts, Becky Keele, Harriet Omondi","doi":"10.1891/JNM-2023-0090","DOIUrl":"10.1891/JNM-2023-0090","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> Mirror viewing is a central concept in body image, as many feelings and thoughts about one's body originate in the mirror. The Mirror Image Comfort and Avoidance Scale (MICAS) is a self-reported instrument to assess the experiential aspects of mirror viewing. The development of this instrument is grounded in the nursing mid-range Neurocognitive Mirror Comfort and Avoidance theory. This study aimed to validate the MICAS in a general population, explore its subscales, and note demographic differences. <b>Methods:</b> Waltz, Strickland, and Lenz's instrument validation framework guided the process. A survey website was used to recruit adult participants (<i>n</i> = 205). Convergent validation was established by assessing the relationships between mirror comfort and avoidance scores and measures of anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, and body appreciation. <b>Results:</b> Validity was obtained, and the subscales were reliable. Coefficient α score was satisfactory for comfort at .90 and avoidance at .92. Significant associations were found between mirror comfort and avoidance and all psychological variables, indicating that mirror comfort and avoidance play a role in body image and overall well-being. <b>Conclusions:</b> MICAS is a nurse-developed instrument designed for research purposes to enhance our understanding of mirror viewing and formulate supportive nursing interventions to improve the mirror viewing experience.</p>","PeriodicalId":16585,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing measurement","volume":" ","pages":"113-121"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140305976","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Long-Acting and Permanent Family Planning Methods Attitude Scale: The Instrument Development and Cross-Sectional Validation Study.","authors":"Tuğçe Ok, Ayşe Taştekin","doi":"10.1891/JNM-2023-0098","DOIUrl":"10.1891/JNM-2023-0098","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> This study aims to develop and validate a tool to measure women's attitudes toward long-acting and permanent family planning methods (LAPMs). <b>Methods:</b> Participants were 500 women of childbearing age who were 18 years of age or older and voluntarily agreed to participate in the study. The study was carried out in two phases: instrument development and psychometric testing. After a comprehensive literature review, 30 preitems of the scale were created. Item analysis was performed using adjusted item-total correlations. Factor analyses were performed to confirm construct validity. Coefficient α, standard error of measurement, and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) were used to assess reliability. <b>Results:</b> The analyses revealed that the eight-item, three-factor structure had acceptable fit values. The coefficient α value of the scale was found to be .73. The ICC value was .997. <b>Conclusions:</b> The scale is a valid and reliable tool used to assess women's attitudes toward LAPMs.</p>","PeriodicalId":16585,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing measurement","volume":" ","pages":"36-47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140189812","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hamid Sharif Nia, Erika Sivarajan Froelicher, Hasan Mosazadeh, Azadeh Rezazadeh Fazeli, Amir Hossein Goudarzian, Maryam Toloei, Faezeh Ebrahimi
{"title":"Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version of Positive Body Image Among Adolescents Scale.","authors":"Hamid Sharif Nia, Erika Sivarajan Froelicher, Hasan Mosazadeh, Azadeh Rezazadeh Fazeli, Amir Hossein Goudarzian, Maryam Toloei, Faezeh Ebrahimi","doi":"10.1891/JNM-2023-0088","DOIUrl":"10.1891/JNM-2023-0088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> This study evaluated the validity and reliability of the Persian version of Positive Body Image among Adolescents Scale (PBIAS-P) in Tehran, Iran, in order to better understand adolescents' positive perceptions of their physical selves and the accompanying thoughts and emotions. <b>Methods:</b> This cross-sectional study was carried out involving adolescents from Tehran Province, Iran, in 2022. Both exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were performed in order to evaluate the construct validity of the PBIAS-P. Coefficient α, McDonald's omega, and intraclass correlation coefficients were also used to confirm the internal consistency of the scale. <b>Results:</b> The findings indicate that three factors extracted from the PBIAS-P account for 50.1% of the total variance. The model fit is considered good based on cut points for various fit indices. All factors had values of coefficient α, McDonald's omega, and average interitem correlation above 0.73, 0.74, and .4, respectively. Also, test-retest reliability for three factors was acceptable. <b>Conclusions:</b> The PBIAS-P has acceptable validity and reliability in Iranian adolescents, making it useful for researchers, psychologists, and health care professionals.</p>","PeriodicalId":16585,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing measurement","volume":" ","pages":"15-25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140189818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Évilin Diniz Gutierres Ruivo, Laurelize Pereira Rocha, Raissa Garcia Brum, Jamila Geri Tomaschewski-Barlem, Edison Luiz Devos Barlem, Laís Silva Lima
{"title":"Validation of the Multidimensional Workaholism Scale Among Nurse Faculty Members From Brazilian Public Universities.","authors":"Évilin Diniz Gutierres Ruivo, Laurelize Pereira Rocha, Raissa Garcia Brum, Jamila Geri Tomaschewski-Barlem, Edison Luiz Devos Barlem, Laís Silva Lima","doi":"10.1891/JNM-2024-0054","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/JNM-2024-0054","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> The aim of the study was to adapt and validate the Multidimensional Workaholism Scale to the cultural context of Brazil and assess its psychometric properties. <b>Methods:</b> A methodological study was conducted using the following steps: translation, reconciliation of translations, back-translation, expert committee review, pretest, and authors' review. The psychometric properties were then evaluated using goodness-of-fit indices, including the chi-square ratio to degrees of freedom (χ²/<i>df</i>), comparative fit index, goodness-of-fit index, Tucker-Lewis index, and root-mean-square error of approximation (RMSEA). <b>Results:</b> The Brazilian version of the Multidimensional Workaholism Scale showed excellent internal consistency (α = .95 and ω= 0.97), a four-dimension structure, and 60.85% of explained variance. <b>Conclusions:</b> The results showed the factor validity of the Brazilian version of the Multidimensional Workaholism Scale, confirming its reliability for measuring workaholism in Brazil.</p>","PeriodicalId":16585,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing measurement","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143986805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hanan Abdelrahman, Mohammad Al Qadire, Hamada Zehry
{"title":"Psychometric Validation of the Arabic Version of the Self-Care of Chronic Illness Inventory for Patients With Chronic Conditions.","authors":"Hanan Abdelrahman, Mohammad Al Qadire, Hamada Zehry","doi":"10.1891/JNM-2024-0112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/JNM-2024-0112","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> Self-care, involving symptom management, treatment adherence, and lifestyle changes, is crucial for managing chronic conditions and enhancing patient quality of life. The Self-Care of Chronic Illness Inventory (SC-CII), grounded in the middle-range theory of self-care, has been validated in various languages but not in Arabic. Thus, this study aimed to translate the SC-CII into Arabic (SC-CII-Ar) and assess its psychometric properties among Arab patients with chronic conditions. <b>Methods:</b> A cross-sectional survey was carried out in three hospitals located in Oman, Jordan, and Egypt. The sample included patients with chronic diseases, recruited conveniently. The SC-CII was translated following the World Health Organization guidelines, involving initial translation, synthesis, back translation, expert committee review, and pretesting. The psychometric evaluation included internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity assessed through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). <b>Results:</b> The sample comprised 37.5% participants from Egypt, 37.5% from Jordan, and 25% from Oman, with a mean age of 47.6 years (<i>SD</i> = 15.5), and majority were more females (54.8%). CFA confirmed the two-dimensional structure of the Self-Care Maintenance and Management scales and the unidimensional structure of the Self-Care Monitoring scale. Internal consistency was high (Cronbach's coefficient α [alpha] of >.80 for all scales). Test-retest reliability was excellent (intraclass correlation coefficient of >0.90 for all scales). <b>Conclusions:</b> The SC-CII-Ar is a reliable and valid tool for assessing self-care behaviors among Arabic-speaking patients with chronic diseases. It facilitates culturally sensitive research and practice, promoting effective self-care, and potentially improving health outcomes in the Arab world.</p>","PeriodicalId":16585,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing measurement","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143692446","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Finding and Sticking With Your Passion.","authors":"Janice L Hinkle","doi":"10.1891/JNM-2025-0021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/JNM-2025-0021","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16585,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing measurement","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143656845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Psychometric Properties of a Questionnaire for Assessing the Extent and Severity of the Concerns of People With an Implanted Cardioverter-Defibrillator.","authors":"Rawan Alturki, Debra Moser, Mary Kay Rayens","doi":"10.1891/JNM-2024-0098","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/JNM-2024-0098","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> Considering the numerous concerns patients express about having implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) and the potential clinical implications of these concerns, it is essential to develop a valid and reliable measure of ICD-related concerns. The implantable cardioverter-defibrillator concerns (ICDC) questionnaire was initially designed for ICD recipients in England to assess and address these concerns. However, it remains uncertain whether this questionnaire possesses similar measurement properties and is suitable for ICD recipients in the United States. The purpose of this study was to provide evidence of the reliability and validity of the ICDC among ICD recipients in the United States with the aim to evaluate the internal consistency reliability of the ICDC, provide evidence of construct validity using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), and test the hypothesis that higher scores on the ICDC would predict higher anxiety levels as measured by the Brief Symptoms Inventory-Anxiety (BSI-6). <b>Methods:</b> Data from a cross-sectional observational study of 240 adult ICD recipients were used to test their knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of ICDs. Cronbach's coefficient α (alpha) was calculated to assess reliability. EFA using principal components analysis was conducted to evaluate validity. <b>Results:</b> Cronbach's coefficient α (alpha) was .94, indicating high reliability. The results of the EFA suggested that a one-component solution was optimal. The correlation between the BSI-6 measure of anxiety and the ICDC total score was positive and statistically significant. <b>Conclusions:</b> The findings from this study support the reliability and validity of the ICDC questionnaire among ICD recipients in the United States.</p>","PeriodicalId":16585,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing measurement","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143052777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Foot Health Assessment Instrument in Pregnant Women.","authors":"Hülya Yılmaz, Merve İnce, Leyla Khorshid","doi":"10.1891/JNM-2024-0105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1891/JNM-2024-0105","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> During pregnancy, the foot is more in contact with the ground; the need for an increase in foot size, increased metacarpophalangeal laxity, and physical changes are among the most common foot problems. The study validated the Turkish Foot Health Assessment Instrument (FHAI) version. <b>Methods:</b> This <i>observational</i> study comprised 261 pregnant women receiving follow-ups at the outpatient clinic. Cronbach's coefficient α (alpha) and item analysis were used to assess the reliability. Confirmatory and explanatory factor analysis were applied to test the scale's construct validity. <b>Results:</b> Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was used to evaluate the factor structure (Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin = .766, χ<sup>2</sup> = 1563.838; <i>p</i> < .001; α = .812). <b>Conclusions:</b> The FHAI is a valid and reliable tool for assessing the foot health of pregnant women living in Turkey.</p>","PeriodicalId":16585,"journal":{"name":"Journal of nursing measurement","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142950333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}