We examined the reliability and content and construct validity of the michigan diabetes knowledge test. The entire 23 items can be administered to people who do use insulin. This qualitative study used a validated multiplechoice test the michigan diabetes knowledge test to assess diabetes knowledge. The findings of this validation study indicate that the malaysian version of the mdkt is a reliable and valid measure of diabetes knowledge. 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. Purposethe purpose of this study is to examine the reliability and validity of the revised diabetes knowledge test dkt2.
Validity evidence is needed to support each purpose for which test scores are to. Its important to consider reliability and validity. These 23 items represent a test of general knowledge of diabetes. Validation of the revised brief diabetes knowledge test.
Reliability is about the consistency of a measure, and validity is about the accuracy of a measure. 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 estimation of patients levels of knowledge has been the cornerstone of medical assessment for many years. 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. Reliability vs validity in research differences, types. To date, no such instrument has been validated in malaysia.
The psychometric properties provide information regarding the reliability of the. But the test takers score will often depend to some extent on other kinds of knowledge and skills, that the test. Relationship between diabetes knowledge, glycemic control. For the assessment of diabetes knowledge, validated tool is essential. 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. Influence of patients disease knowledge and beliefs about. The reliability and validity of a brief diabetes knowledge. They indicate how well a method, technique or test measures something. 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. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of the diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia dhl knowledge. The reliability and validity of the physical activity. 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. We conducted an observational study of 284 insulintreated veterans with stable type 2 diabetes.
Reliability and validity of the heart disease facts questionnaire hdfq this study investigated the re this study investigated the reliability and validity. Reliability and validity are concepts used to evaluate the quality of research. Pdf the reliability and validity of a brief diabetes. Assessment of selfmanagement in patients with diabetes using the novel lmc skills, confidence and preparedness index scpi. Central to the process is the connection or alignment between the content of the test and the knowledge.
The first 14 items are appropriate for people who do not use insulin. 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. Objective to examine the reliability and validity of a brief diabetes knowledge test. Assessment of selfmanagement in patients with diabetes. Development and validation of the diabetes quality of life. 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. Factors affecting diabetes knowledge in type 2 diabetic. The response patterns and psychometric properties of both questionnaires were assessed in order to test the construct validity. Of the 9 participants recruited through king fahad.
Methods two samples were used to evaluate the dkt2. None of such validated tool is available in urdu language. The brief trauma questionnaire btq is a 10item selfreport questionnaire derived from the brief trauma interview bti. Purpose the purpose of this study is to examine the reliability and validity of the revised diabetes knowledge test dkt2. To describe the clinical, psychological and social factors affecting diabetes knowledge of veterans with established type 2 diabetes. 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. Diabetes knowledge in nursing homes and homebased care.
Validity and reliability of a brief diabetes survival skills knowledge test. 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. Validation of diabetes knowledge questionnaire dkq in. Research brief reliability and validity of a nutrition and foodlabel knowledge test for women with type 2 diabetes mellitus carla k. Information about the reliability and validity of the bti is. Validity, reliability, and psychometric properties of a computerized, cognitive assessment test cognivue validity, reliability, and psychometric properties of a computerized, cognitive assessment test cognivue. For known group validity, a significant relationship between mdkt categories and hba1c categories chi. 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.
Key to any assessment is the adherence to standardsthe that address the issues of validity and reliability. Validation of the revised brief diabetes knowledge test dkt2. The purpose of this study is to examine the reliability and validity of the revised diabetes knowledge test dkt2. Questionnaire packets including the dqol, measures of current diabetes selfcare. Psychometric properties of the urdu version of diabetes. While validity is the most important consideration in the test development process, a test cannot be valid without a high. 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.
Scpi had high validity and reliability in a broad population of diabetes patients. To translate the revised michigan diabetes knowledge test into the arabic language and examine its psychometric properties. The original test was updated to reflect current diabetes care and education guidelines. All subjects completed the university of michigan diabetes research and training centre knowledge test, the diabetes. Validation of diabetes knowledge questionnaire dkq in the portuguese population diabetes obes int j.
Validity, reliability, and responsiveness of the brief. Accurate decisions require instruments that measure patient knowledge of diabetes and its management with high reliability and validity. Validity and reliability of a brief diabetes survival. The validation of a diabetes patient knowledge test. However, few studies have assessed the test retest reliability and criterion validity of a selfreport tool feasible for use in large scale studies. 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. 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. Modification and validation of the revised diabetes. The reliability and validity of a brief diabetes knowledge test diabetes care, 1998. 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. 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. Validity, reliability, and psychometric properties of a.
The modified rankin scale mrs is a key global outcome measure after stroke internationally. 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. Measurement of heart disease risk knowledge in people with diabetes. 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. The reliability and validity of a brief diabetes knowledge test. This expecta tion is based on the facts that type 1 diabetes is more. Methods in the validity study, the multistage fitness test. According to recent findings, the revised diabetes knowledge test offers a fast and inexpensive means of evaluating patients general knowledge of diabetes and diabetes. The psychometric properties provide information regarding the reliability of the various groups of items.
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