This qualitative study used a validated multiplechoice test the michigan diabetes knowledge test to assess diabetes knowledge. If the test is a valid measure, it is hypothesized that patients with type 1 diabetes will score higher than patients with type 2 diabetes. Validation of diabetes knowledge questionnaire dkq in the portuguese population diabetes obes int j. Psychometric evaluation of the revised michigan diabetes. Therefore the aim of this study was to translate and examine the psychometric properties of the24 item urdu version of diabetes knowledge questionnaire dkq among type 2 diabetes. The modified rankin scale mrs is a key global outcome measure after stroke internationally.
The estimation of patients levels of knowledge has been the cornerstone of medical assessment for many years. According to recent findings, the revised diabetes knowledge test offers a fast and inexpensive means of evaluating patients general knowledge of diabetes and diabetes. Assessment of selfmanagement in patients with diabetes. Influence of patients disease knowledge and beliefs about. Pdf the reliability and validity of a brief diabetes. Validity, reliability, and responsiveness of the brief. The validation of a diabetes patient knowledge test. Relationship between diabetes knowledge, glycemic control. However, few studies have assessed the test retest reliability and criterion validity of a selfreport tool feasible for use in large scale studies. None of such validated tool is available in urdu language. The reliability and validity of a novel chinese version. Objective to examine the reliability and validity of a brief diabetes knowledge test. Of the 9 participants recruited through king fahad.
These 23 items represent a test of general knowledge of diabetes. They indicate how well a method, technique or test measures something. To describe the clinical, psychological and social factors affecting diabetes knowledge of veterans with established type 2 diabetes. Development and validation of the diabetes quality of life. The purpose of this study is to examine the reliability and validity of the revised diabetes knowledge test dkt2. Key to any assessment is the adherence to standardsthe that address the issues of validity and reliability. Questionnaire packets including the dqol, measures of current diabetes selfcare. Factors affecting diabetes knowledge in type 2 diabetic. Objective to assess the test retest reliability and validity of the physical activity questions in the world health organisation health behaviour in schoolchildren who hbsc survey. The entire 23 items can be administered to people who do use insulin. In 1998, the diabetes knowledge test dkt was validated and introduced as a reliable instrument for the expert evaluation of patients general knowledge of diabetes. Assessment of selfmanagement in patients with diabetes using the novel lmc skills, confidence and preparedness index scpi. The reliability and validity of the physical activity.
We evaluated the disease management, knowledge and quality of life qol of people with type 2 diabetes, followed in the ambulatory of a hospital in the north of portugal. Reliability and criterion validity of selfmeasured waist. The reliability and validity of a novel chinese version simplified modified rankin scale questionnaire 2011 junliang yuan1,2, yunxiao wang3, wenli hu1 and askiel bruno4 abstract background. A number of studies on the validity and reliability of phq9, as a diagnostic measure as well as its utility in assessing depression severity and in monitoring treatment responses have been published in western countries. We conducted an observational study of 284 insulintreated veterans with stable type 2 diabetes. Methods two samples were used to evaluate the dkt2. Psychometric properties of the urdu version of diabetes. The reliability and validity of a brief diabetes knowledge. All subjects completed the university of michigan diabetes research and training centre knowledge test, the diabetes. Its important to consider reliability and validity. Reliability and validity of a nutrition and foodlabel. The diabetes knowledge test is an effective, efficient, and inexpensive way to obtain a general assessment of a patients knowledge about diabetes and its care.
Diabetes knowledge in nursing homes and homebased care. This expecta tion is based on the facts that type 1 diabetes is more. The reliability and validity of a brief diabetes knowledge test. Reliability and validity are concepts used to evaluate the quality of research. The brief trauma questionnaire btq is a 10item selfreport questionnaire derived from the brief trauma interview bti. The first 14 items are appropriate for people who do not use insulin. Information about the reliability and validity of the bti is. The original test was updated to reflect current diabetes care and education guidelines. Measurement of heart disease risk knowledge in people with. Purposethe purpose of this study is to examine the reliability and validity of the revised diabetes knowledge test dkt2. Validity and reliability of a brief diabetes survival skills knowledge test. Validation of the revised brief diabetes knowledge test. Scpi had high validity and reliability in a broad population of diabetes patients. But the test takers score will often depend to some extent on other kinds of knowledge and skills, that the test.
Is the diabetes knowledge test 2 dkt2 a reliable way to show where you need to start in educating your patient for selfcare. Publications using the diabetes attitude scale author. Central to the process is the connection or alignment between the content of the test and the knowledge. Validation of the revised brief diabetes knowledge test dkt2. For known group validity, a significant relationship between mdkt categories and hba1c categories chi. Reliability and validity of the heart disease facts questionnaire hdfq this study investigated the re this study investigated the reliability and validity. Research design and methods two populations completed the test. Due to the fact that the test is short and its reading level is that of the 6 th grade level, the diabetes knowledge test. Research brief reliability and validity of a nutrition and foodlabel knowledge test for women with type 2 diabetes mellitus carla k. The study included 127 nursing personnel 32 registered nurses, 69 nursing aides and 26 nursing assistants at three nursing homes and one homebased care facility in norway. The psychometric properties provide information regarding the reliability of the various groups of items. The purpose of this study was to identify any existing relationship between diabetes knowledge and glycemic control, as well as possible associations with patient health, among patients with type 2 diabetes. To design and test the reliability and validity of a brief, treatmentfocused version of the diabetes quality of life dqol questionnaire for use with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Validation of diabetes knowledge questionnaire dkq in. Patients knowledge on diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidaemia and its medications can be used as one of the outcome measures to assess the effectiveness of educational intervention. Modification and validation of the revised diabetes. Validity, reliability, and psychometric properties of a computerized, cognitive assessment test cognivue validity, reliability, and psychometric properties of a computerized, cognitive assessment test cognivue. Patients diabetes knowledge questionnaire questions yes no this product was adapted from the dkq diabetes knowledge questionnaire, garcia and associates for the diabetes self management. The psychometric properties provide information regarding the reliability of the.
Validity and reliability of a brief diabetes survival. This expecta tion is based on the facts that type 1 diabetes is more severe untreated it is immediately life threatening and its treatment more com plex. Reliability vs validity in research differences, types. The purpose of this study was to determine the validity and reliability of the know diabetes test, a survival skills knowledge test, in identifying essential selfcare knowledge deficits in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus t2dm. The purpose of this study was to determine the validity and reliability of the know diabetes test, a survival skills knowledge test, in identifying essential selfcare knowledge deficits in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Methods in the validity study, the multistage fitness test. Diabetes knowledge tests, used in conjunction with measures of patient attitudes and behaviors, can provide a useful basis for assessing educational needs and designing appropriate instructional experiences. The findings of this validation study indicate that the malaysian version of the mdkt is a reliable and valid measure of diabetes knowledge. While validity is the most important consideration in the test development process, a test cannot be valid without a high. The reliability and validity of a brief diabetes knowledge test diabetes care, 1998. We examined the reliability and content and construct validity of the michigan diabetes knowledge test. Validity, reliability, and psychometric properties of a. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of the diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia dhl knowledge. Purpose the purpose of this study is to examine the reliability and validity of the revised diabetes knowledge test dkt2. To date, no such instrument has been validated in malaysia. Validity evidence is needed to support each purpose for which test scores are to.
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