Performance, Test-retest Reliability, and Measurement Error of the Upper Limb Seated Shot Put Test According to Different Positions of Execution by Gustavo O Tagliarini, José R. de S Junior, Glauber M, P Barbosa, Leonardo L B Secchi

“…Two different positions of execution have been described in previous studies, however, differences regarding reference values and psychometric properties were not assessed. # PURPOSE To investigate the performance, test-retest reliability and measurement error of the USSPT according to different positions of execution (floor versus chair) in overhead athletes. …”
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Postpandemic Stress Disorder among Health Care Personnel: A Cross-Sectional Study (Silesia, Poland) by Mateusz Grajek, Patryk Szlacheta, Karolina Sobczyk, Karolina Krupa-Kotara, Beata Łabuz-Roszak, Ilona Korzonek-Szlacheta

“…A proprietary tool enriched with standardized psychometric scales: BDI, GAD-7, FCV-19S, and PSS-10 was used. …”
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Impact of type 2 diabetes mellitus on results in the animal naming test in patients with and without liver cirrhosis. by Eva Maria Schleicher, Julia Tuchscher, Matthias Weber, Peter Robert Galle, Marcus-Alexander Wörns, Simon Johannes Gairing, Christian Labenz

“…MHE was defined using the psychometric hepatic encephalopathy score (PHES). All patients were also tested with S-ANT1. 14 patients with diabetes mellitus and diabetic foot syndrome but no cirrhosis, as well as 37 healthy controls, were also tested with S-ANT1 and served as controls.…”
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Subjective Experiences and Sensitivities in Women with Fibromyalgia: A Quantitative and Comparative Study by P. De Roa, P. Paris, J. L. Poindessous, O. Maillet, A. Héron

“…The prevalence of significant characteristics was compared with others patients consulting at the same pain unit who suffer from rebel and disabling form of chronic migraine. Psychometric tests were anonymously completed by 78 patients of the Pain Unit (44 fibromyalgia patients and 34 migraine patients). …”
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DIGITAL SECURITY IN EDUCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS: A STUDY BASED ON FUTURE TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS by María José Latorre-Medina, Chaimae Tnibar-Harrus

“…Examinations of the psychometric properties of the questionnaire reveal its relevance and reliability. …”
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Validation of the Italian version of the intuitive exercise scale: a four-factor structure in the general population by Paolo Mancin, Marta Ghisi, Tatiana Moro, Silvia Cerea

“…Level of evidence Level V, Cross-sectional, Psychometric study.…”
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Translation and cross-cultural validation of the Lithuanian version of the sleep-related breathing disorder scale of the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire by Gintare Oboleviciene, Valdone Miseviciene

“…Our objective was to translate the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) into Lithuanian and culturally adapt and validate the translated version in order to improve the diagnosis of SDB in Lithuanian children.MethodsTranslations and cultural adaptations were performed to generate a Lithuanian version of the PSQ. Psychometric analysis was conducted on 112 Lithuanian children aged 2–17 years. …”
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Reliability of Upper Extremity Functional Performance Tests for Overhead Sports Activities by Bryan L Riemann, Kevin E Wilk, George J Davies

“…Consequently, there is a need for tests with good psychometric properties that can be administered with minimal equipment and time…”
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The risk of believing that emotions are bad and uncontrollable: association with orthorexia nervosa by L. Vuillier, M. Greville-Harris, R. L. Moseley

“…Methods A large sample (N = 562) completed self-report measures with high psychometric properties, assessing ON traits (E-DOS), emotion regulation strategies (DERS-SF and ERQ), alexithymia (TAS-20), and beliefs about emotions (ERQ). …”
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The Sound Sensitivity Symptoms Questionnaire Version 2.0 (SSSQ2) as a Screening Tool for Assessment of Hyperacusis, Misophonia and Noise Sensitivity: Factor Analysis, Validity, Rel... by Hashir Aazh, Fatma Betul Kula

“…The objective of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the SSSQ2. <b>Method:</b> This was a cross-sectional study. …”
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The Associations of COVID-19 Induced Anxiety, Related Knowledge and Protective Behavior by Abanoub Riad, Yi Huang, Liping Zheng, Steriani Elavsky

“…The primary objective of this work was to develop psychometrically sound scales to assess COVID-19 induced anxiety (CIAS), protective behaviors towards COVID-19 (PBCS), and COVID-19 related knowledge. …”
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Deimplementing Untested Practices in Homecare Services: A Preobservational-Postobservational Design by Manon Guay, Mélanie Ruest, Damien Contandriopoulos

“…To this end, occupational therapists implemented in-house “tools” to support nonoccupational therapists in selecting bathing equipment. However, unknown psychometric properties of those in-house “tools” cast doubt on the quality of service provided to elders. …”
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Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version of the Tinnitus and Hearing Survey Questionnaire by Seyed Alireza Alavi Dehkordi, Maryam Ramezani, Mohanna Javanbakht, Mohsen Vahedi

“…This study aimed to assess the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the Tinnitus and Hearing Survey (THS) for distinguishing between tinnitus and hearing problems. Methods: A psychometric study involved 100 participants aged 18–60, categorized into four groups based on hearing status and tinnitus presence. …”
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Alcohol use among populations with autism spectrum disorder: narrative systematic review by William Barber, Betul Aslan, Tim Meynen, John Marsden, Samuel R. Chamberlain, Vigneshwar Paleri, Julia M.A. Sinclair

“…Future studies should use a standardised methodological approach, including psychometrically validated instruments and representative samples, to inform policy and improve the experience for autistic populations with co-occurring alcohol use. …”
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Development and validation of a social vulnerabilities survey for medical inpatients by Maria-Jose Santana, William A Ghali, Tolulope Sajobi, Karen L Tang, Oluwaseyi Lawal, Leonie Tesorero

“…Objectives Our objective was to validate a Social Vulnerabilities Survey that was developed to identify patient barriers in the following domains: (1) salience or priority of health; (2) social support; (3) transportation; and (4) finances.Design Cross-sectional psychometric study.Questions for one domain (health salience) were developed de novo while questions for the other domains were derived from national surveys and/or previously validated questionnaires. …”
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Characterization of cognitive functioning in complex PTSD compared to non-complex PTSD by Zoe-Sofia Schöndorf, Zoe-Sofia Schöndorf, Valentin Terhoeven, Anna Jaehn, Daniela Roesch-Ely, Hans-Christoph Friederich, Hans-Christoph Friederich, Christoph Nikendei, David Kindermann, David Kindermann

“…The present study aims to enhance understanding of cognitive functioning and its predictors in cPTSD compared with non-complex PTSD (ncPTSD).MethodsN = 64 participants (n = 34 cPTSD, n = 30 ncPTSD) completed psychometric questionnaires and the neuropsychological test set Cognitive Basic Assessment (COGBAT) assessing a general cognitive index, attention, visual memory, and executive functioning. …”
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Development of a brief screening measure of unmet supportive care needs (SCNS-P&C-6) in caregivers of people with high-grade glioma by Jill Chen, Joanne M. Shaw, Haryana M. Dhillon, Georgia K. B. Halkett, Emma McDougall, Anna K. Nowak, Rachel Campbell, for the BRAINs Program Investigators

“…Results Six items performed best against psychometric criteria, capturing two domains: Cancer impact needs and Information and communication needs. …”
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Validity and reliability of the Malay language Perception Towards Smoking Questionnaire (BM-PTSQ) among secondary school adolescents: Further validation using Confirmatory Factor A... by Kuang Hock Lim, Yoon Ling Cheong, Hui Li Lim, Kee Chee Cheong, Mohd Hazilas Mat Hashim, Ali Aman Marine, Yong Kang Cheah, Jia Hui Lim, Sumarni Mohd Ghazali

“…Conclusions The BM-PTSQ has acceptable psychometric validity and is appropriate for assessing smoking perception and intention among Malaysian secondary school-aged youth. …”
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Construction and validation of a test of knowledge of contraceptive methods for adolescents by Karla Elisa Cervantes Jácome, Silvia Susana Robles Montijo, José Cristóbal Pedro Arriaga Ramírez, Juan José Sánchez Sosa

“…Conclusion: The test’s psychometric properties showed that it is a valid and reliable test for its application in Mexican adolescents. …”
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The Association of Psychological Factors With Willingness to Share Health-Related Data From Technological Devices: Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Study by Marijn Eversdijk, Emma Rixt Douma, Mirela Habibovic, Willem Johan Kop

“…Willingness to share personal health technology data and related privacy concerns were assessed using an 8-item questionnaire with good psychometric properties (Cronbach’s α=0.82). Psychological variables were assessed using validated questionnaires for optimism (Life Orientation Test—Revised), psychological flexibility (Psychological Flexibility Questionnaire), negative affectivity (Type D Scale-14—Negative Affectivity), social inhibition (Type D Scale-14—Social Inhibition), generalized anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7), and depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire-9). …”
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