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Testing patient-reported outcome measurement equivalence in multinational clinical trials: An exemplar using the 12-item Multiple Sclerosis Walking Scale

Multiple Sclerosis Journal - Experimental, Translational and Clinical, 2017
Background Although multinational clinical trials frequently use patient-reported outcomes to measure efficacy, measurement equivalence across cultures and languages, a scientific requirement, is rarely tested.
Hussein Dib, Yusuf Tamam, Murat Terzi, Jeremy Hobart   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Construct validity of a revised version of the Occupational Balance Questionnaire

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2019
Background: Occupational balance is fundamental to occupational therapy and occupational science. Therefore, the Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OBQ) was developed and has previously been found psychometrically valid according to classical test ...
Carita Håkansson, Petra Wagman, Peter Hagell   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Rasch model of the bridging social capital questionnaire

SSM: Population Health, 2021
Bridging social capital is defined as the connections between individuals who are dissimilar with respect to socioeconomic status and other characteristics. We previously identified an important gap in the literature related to its measurement.
E. Villalonga-Olives, I. Kawachi, A.M. Rodríguez   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Rasch analysis of a Grade 12 test written by mathematics teachers

South African Journal of Science, 2015
There is much concern in South Africa about the low levels of mathematics achievement amongst learners. Aligned to this issue is that of mathematics teachers’ proficiency in mathematics.
Sarah Bansilal
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of the Classical Test Theory and the Rasch Model in the Analysis of Mastery Test of Concept Systems of Linear (SPLDV)

Prima: Jurnal Pendidikan Matematika
This study aims to compare the analysis of the quality of a measurement instrument for concept understanding using the classical test theory approach and the Rasch model. The analysis methods for instrument quality, including validity, reliability, item
Putu Aulia Ciptari, Ni Kadek Rini Purwanti, Ni Ketut Erawati   +2 more
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Analysis of the psychometric properties of the Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale-29 (MSIS-29) in relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis using classical and modern test theory

Multiple Sclerosis Journal - Experimental, Translational and Clinical, 2016
Background Investigations using classical test theory support the psychometric properties of the original version of the Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29v1), a disease-specific measure of multiple sclerosis (MS) impact (physical and psychological
ED Bacci, KW Wyrwich, GA Phillips, T Vollmer, S Guo   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Investigating psychometric properties of the arm activity measure – Thai version (ArmA-TH) sub‐scales using the Rasch model

BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2021
Background This study investigated the ArmA-TH sub-scale measurement properties based on item response theory using the Rasch model. Methods Patients with upper limb hemiplegia resulting from cerebrovascular and other brain disorders were asked to ...
Montana Buntragulpoontawee, Jeeranan Khunachiva, Patreeya Euawongyarti, Nahathai Wongpakaran, Tinakon Wongpakaran, Atcharee Kaewma, Stephen Ashford   +6 more
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Measuring compassionate healthcare with the 12-item Schwartz Center Compassionate Care Scale.

PLoS ONE, 2019
BackgroundPatients and clinicians endorse the importance of compassionate healthcare but patients report gaps between its perceived importance and its demonstration.
Ana Maria Rodriguez, Beth A Lown
doaj   +1 more source

The application of measurement theory to tests in mathematics: a study of the goodness-of-fit of rasch model to the alis mathematics test [PDF]

, 2003
The scores provided by the International Test of Developed Ability (ITDA) have been used as an alternative baseline for comparing the progress of students in the A-level Information System (ALIS) project of U.K.
Kwan, Siu Kam
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How Multiple Streams Influence Agenda‐Setting for Water Reuse in Swiss Substates

Environmental Policy and Governance, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As climate change creates significant challenges for both the environment and society, potential mitigation and adaptation solutions are widely discussed. Yet, neither challenges nor their potential solutions automatically reach the political agenda or lead to a policy decision.
Magdalena A. Knabl, Katrin Pakizer, Manuel Fischer, Eberhard Morgenroth, Christian Binz   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source