Comparing the accuracy and speed of four data-checking methods

Barchard, Kimberly A.; Freeman, Andrew J.; Ochoa, Elizabeth Montoya; Stephens, Amber K.

doi:10.3758/s13428-019-01207-3

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“…For quality assurance, 20% ( n = 53) of the data was randomly cross-checked with the data on paper. The data set was then visually checked for missing data and entry errors, and further descriptive statistics were conducted for each variable to detect outliers [ 39 , 40 ].…”

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Evaluating the validity of the Amharic Brief Pain Inventory among people with chronic primary musculoskeletal pain in Ethiopia

Abebe

Ayele

Miller

2022

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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Background The Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) is a multidimensional pain assessment tool used to evaluate pain severity and pain interference. The BPI has been translated and validity estimated across multiple languages and patient populations for clinical and research settings. This study aimed to assess the reliability and validity of Amharic BPI test scores among patients with chronic primary musculoskeletal pain living in Ethiopia. Methods This study had two parts: cognitive interviews and psychometric testing. An expert committee reviewed the Amharic BPI, and fifteen participants participated in the cognitive interviews. The results from the cognitive interviews were evaluated, and the committee approved recommendations for the tool prior to psychometric testing. Two hundred and sixty-nine patients were recruited from three sites for the psychometric testing. The results were summarised using descriptive statistics. Cronbach’s alpha was calculated to estimate the internal consistency. To assess test-retest reliability, the intraclass coefficient was examined, and a Bland-Altman plot was created. Construct validity was determined using confirmatory factor analysis by testing BPI’s previously suggested two or three-factor dimensionalities. Convergent validity was assessed by estimating the correlation between the Amharic BPI and SF-36 subscales. Results The Amharic BPI scores showed a good internal consistency using a 2-factor model with α = 0.89 for pain severity and α = 0.91 for pain interference. Good internal consistency was also observed in the 3-factor model, with α = 0.89 for pain severity, α = 0.84 for activity interference, and α = 0.86 for affective interference items. The test-retest reliability testing resulted in an ICC = 0.82 for pain severity and ICC = 0.90 for the pain interference. The severity scale had the highest correlation with bodily pain subscale of the SF-36 at r = − 0.44, and the interference scale with Physical functioning scale of SF-36 at r = − 0.63. Confirmatory factor analysis support rating Amharic BPI using a two-factor approach. Conclusions Our findings showed that Amharic BPI scores demonstrate internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity among patients with chronic primary musculoskeletal pain in Ethiopia. Accordingly, the tool can be used in clinical practice or research in similar settings.

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Evaluating the validity of the Amharic Brief Pain Inventory among people with chronic primary musculoskeletal pain in Ethiopia

Abebe

Ayele

Miller

2022

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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“…The data from these paper logbooks were manually entered onto an Excel spreadsheet. Accuracy of manual data entry was verified through identifying and manually reconfirming outliers prior to data analysis and having every fourth entry reconfirmed by an additional author 8 . Academic performance, as determined by their examination results, was obtained from Excel spreadsheets in the form of official University of Sydney digital records.…”

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“…Accuracy of manual data entry was verified through identifying and manually reconfirming outliers prior to data analysis and having every fourth entry reconfirmed by an additional author. 8 Academic performance, as determined by their examination results, was obtained from Excel spreadsheets in the form of official University of Sydney digital records. Student identifiers were used to correlate academic performance with the respective student's clinical exposure.…”

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Clinical experience improves academic outcomes in dental Oral surgery education

Thorpe

Hsu

Cox

2022

Eur J Dental Education

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IntroductionThis paper aimed to determine if the level of a dental student's clinical experience in oral surgery influences the student's oral surgery academic outcomes.Materials and MethodsThe oral surgery clinical activity and academic outcomes for all students who completed their dental training in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 from the University of Sydney were analysed for correlation.ResultsThe clinical activity performed by 313 students was recorded. There was a weak, but statistically significant, Pearson correlation between total dental extractions and academic outcomes (r = .243, p = <.001). The total number of dental extractions performed was the only statistically significant variable on academic outcomes with linear regression analysis (β = .227, p = .005; model R2 = .077). The increase of a student's clinical experience from less than 45 to more than 65 dental extractions raised their oral surgery academic results by an average of 6.4%. There were no academic benefits to earlier clinical experience.ConclusionAn increase in experience with dental extractions resulted in an increase in oral surgery academic outcomes, plateauing at 65 dental extractions. There was no academic advantage to dental student's having earlier clinical experience.

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“…Test the process for real-time identification and correction of omissions and data entry errors [ 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 ].…”

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A Practical Guide to Pilot Testing Community-Based Vaccination Coverage Surveys

Rhoda,

Cutts,

Agócs

et al. 2023

Vaccines

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Pilot testing is crucial when preparing any community-based vaccination coverage survey. In this paper, we use the term pilot test to mean informative work conducted before a survey protocol has been finalized for the purpose of guiding decisions about how the work will be conducted. We summarize findings from seven pilot tests and provide practical guidance for piloting similar studies. We selected these particular pilots because they are excellent models of preliminary efforts that informed the refinement of data collection protocols and instruments. We recommend survey coordinators devote time and budget to identify aspects of the protocol where testing could mitigate project risk and ensure timely assessment yields, credible estimates of vaccination coverage and related indicators. We list specific items that may benefit from pilot work and provide guidance on how to prioritize what to pilot test when resources are limited.

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Comparing the accuracy and speed of four data-checking methods

Cited by 10 publications

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Evaluating the validity of the Amharic Brief Pain Inventory among people with chronic primary musculoskeletal pain in Ethiopia

Evaluating the validity of the Amharic Brief Pain Inventory among people with chronic primary musculoskeletal pain in Ethiopia

Clinical experience improves academic outcomes in dental Oral surgery education

A Practical Guide to Pilot Testing Community-Based Vaccination Coverage Surveys

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