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Development and calibration data for the Healthcare Access Item Bank: a new computer adaptive test for persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to develop a new measure to evaluate the ability to receive medical services when needed among persons with type...
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Survey on determinants of intention to reduce nasopharyngeal cancer risk: an application of the theory of planned behavior
BackgroundTo have better prognostic outcomes and minimize deaths due to nasopharyngeal cancer, it is vital to understand factors that motivate the...
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Revealing a gap in the clinical competence of nursing staff in nursing homes: a cross-sectional study with the Ms. Olsen test
BackgroundNursing staff, caring for frail older people in long-term care, needs to have a certain level of clinical competence to identify diseases...
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Bridging advanced myeloma patients to subsequent treatments and clinical trials with classical chemotherapy and stem cell support
Rapidly progressing relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) patients with compromised marrow have limited treatment options. Thus,...
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Agreement test of P value versus Bayes factor for sample means comparison: analysis of articles from the Angle Orthodontist journal
BackgroundResearchers are cautioned against misinterpreting the conventional P value, especially while implementing the popular t test. Therefore,...
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Development and application of the Meal and Snack Assessment (MESA) quality scale for children and adolescents using item response theory
BackgroundMeals differ in terms of food items and nutritional quality. The aim of the present study was to propose a scale to measure the meals...
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Stigmatization in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: a survey experiment using attribution theory and the familiarity hypothesis
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has created a global health crisis, leading to stigmatization and discriminatory behaviors against people who have...
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Advancing behavioral interventions for African American/Black and Latino persons living with HIV using a new conceptual model that integrates critical race theory, harm reduction, and self-determination theory: a qualitative exploratory study
BackgroundRates of participation in HIV care, medication uptake, and viral suppression are improving among persons living with HIV (PLWH) in the...
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A 13-item Health of the Nation Outcome Scale (HoNOS-13): validation by item response theory (IRT) in patients with substance use disorder
BackgroundThe Health of the Nation Outcome Scale (HoNOS) is a widely used 12-item tool to assess mental health and social functioning. The French...
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Using validity theory and psychometrics to evaluate and support expanded uses of existing scales
BackgroundScale development is a complex activity requiring significant investments of time and money to produce evidence of a scale’s ability to...
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The IPV-WDA: Develo** an Abusive Workplace Disruptions Assessment Using Item Response Theory
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive public health problem impacting millions of women, families, and employers each year. Abusive partners...
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Influencing mechanism of the use behavior of clinical practice guidelines on antimicrobials: evidence from the integration of theory of reasoned action and organizational readiness for change
BackgroundTo confront the serious challenge of antimicrobial resistance, using clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) standardizing the prescription...
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Problematic Shop** Behavior: An Item Response Theory Examination of the Seven-Item Bergen Shop** Addiction Scale
There has been an increasing amount of research examining problematic shop** behavior (PSB), often referred to in the psychological literature as...
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Exploration of the lower threshold of iodine intake in Southern Chinese young adults based on ‘overflow theory’ in an iodine balance study
BackgroundAppropriate iodine intake for adults is essential to reduce the prevalence of thyroid diseases, but there is little research data on iodine...
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Validation of the EQ-5D in Taiwan using item response theory
BackgroundOur study aims to provide validity evidence for the EuroQol five dimensions questionnaire (EQ-5D) in the National Health Interview Survey...
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Develo** a shortened version of the dementia knowledge assessment scale (DKAS-TC) with a sample in Taiwan: an item response theory approach
BackgroundThe 25-item Dementia Knowledge Assessment Scale (DKAS2) is a widely used tool for measuring knowledge of dementia. To increase the...
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An Examination and Critique of Subjective Methods to Determine Exercise Intensity: The Talk Test, Feeling Scale, and Rating of Perceived Exertion
Prescribing exercise intensity is crucial in achieving an adequate training stimulus. While numerous objective methods exist and are used in...
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Development and validation of the missed intensive nursing care scale
BackgroundMissed nursing care is a pervasive issue in hospitals, nursing homes, and communities, posing a significant threat to patient safety and...
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Sorry—Bad Habit! Validation of the German Self-Report Habit Index with a Test for Its Relation to Potentially Addictive Forms of Health-Risk Behaviors
Habits are highly automated behaviors that have received renewed attention in addiction research. The Self-Report Habit Index (SRHI) is a widely used...
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Short-form development of the specific module of the QLICD-CRF(V2.0) for assessing the quality of life of patients with chronic renal failure
BackgroundA short instrument would enhance the viability of a study. Therefore, we aimed to shorten the specific module (SPD-10) of the Quality of...
