Development of the Adolescent Opioid Safety and Learning (AOSL) scale using exploratory factor analysis

Abraham, Olufunmilola; Thakur, Tanvee; Brasel, Kelsey; Norton, Derek; Rosenberger, Claire A.

doi:10.1016/j.sapharm.2021.06.007

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“…EFA is a multivariate technique used for the reduction of data and to understand the underlying factor structure (Abraham et al. , 2022).…”

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Assessing the feasibility of hyperlocal delivery model as an effective distribution channel

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PurposeThe successive waves of the Covid-19 SARS-II pandemic and the attendant lockdown imposed by the governments worldwide drove the economic activities to a halt. Offices and factories closed, production of goods and services declined and supply chains got severely disrupted. Many companies were embattled with the grim reality of shrinkage of aggregate demand, first due to supply shock and later due to loss of jobs and wages. Amidst all this, the handling and shipping of commodities became extremely complex. As the pandemic shifted consumer preference in favour of digital platforms, more and more fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies were confronted with multiple strategies and choices of an appropriate distribution channel to ensure smooth delivery of raw materials and products. The present study aims to study this shift and its implications in the Indian context.Design/methodology/approachA mix-method approach, integrating quantitative and qualitative analysis, is employed to investigate the factors influencing the selection of distribution channels amongst general trade, modern trade, e-commerce and hyperlocal for FMCG companies in India. The first phase of the study uses exploratory factor analysis (EFA), followed by the application of analytical hierarchy process (AHP) approach in a fuzzy environment to realise the priority weights and ranking of the identified factors. Finally, sensitivity analysis is performed to confirm the robustness of the fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (FAHP) outcomes.FindingsThe study revealed that modern trade has emerged as the most favoured channel in the post-pandemic Indian economy. It has the potential to disrupt general trade. The study also revealed that the hyperlocal delivery model is not economically viable, and the partnership of FMCG companies with these applications is at best a short-term solution. However, it must be submitted that due to its sheer capability to ensure quick deliveries within a confined geographic area, hyperlocal delivery will gain momentum with the advancement of technology.Originality/valueThis study can be seen as the first attempt to investigate the issues related to the selection of the distribution channels in the FMCG sector of India using multi-criteria decision-making technique (MCDM).

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“…EFA is a multivariate technique used for the reduction of data and to understand the underlying factor structure (Abraham et al. , 2022).…”

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“…EFA is a multivariate technique used for the reduction of data and to understand the underlying factor structure (Abraham et al, 2022). EFA was carried out on data obtained from 208 respondents on 20 variables (Table 2).…”

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Assessing the feasibility of hyperlocal delivery model as an effective distribution channel

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Verma²,

Baheti³

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“…The AMOS and SmartPLS are powerful statistical software that has been widely used by researchers to analyze SEM. Abraham et al ( 2021 ) have discussed the purpose and applications of the CB-SEM and PLS-SEM in research. CB-SEM is more suitable to apply when the purpose of the research is theory confirmation and testing, while PLS-SEM is more suitable for theory development and predictive analysis.…”

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Psychometric Properties of the English and Malay Version of the Adapted Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale

2022

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The study examines the psychometric properties of the adapted Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale (A-SEIS) with 200 undergraduate students at the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Upon the permission, the researchers adapted the original instrument, SEIS by incorporating a new construct which is understanding of emotions and some ability-based items into the perceived emotions construct. The A-SEIS is a mixed (trait and ability) measure EI instrument that aims at assessing four important dimensions of EI, including perception of emotions, utilization of emotions, understanding of emotions, and management of emotions. The study investigated the content validity of the A-SEIS by using the content validity indexing (CVI). Three expert panels translated and back-translated the A-SEIS and rated the degree of relevance of every item based on the four-point scale provided in the content validation form. The exploratory factor analysis (EFA) methods were used to explore the underlying structure of the A-SEIS. The general validity testing of the adapted instrument was carried out in the framework of the structural equation modeling (SEM) approach by applying two iterations of confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), the first approach is the covariance-based SEM (CB-SEM) approach, followed by the partial least squares based SEM (PLS-SEM) using two different software: AMOS and smartPLS. Research findings concluded that the instrument is reliable and valid to be applied in tertiary education settings and future research.

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“…Thus, the Adolescent Opioid Safety and Learning scale (AOSL) was developed through exploratory factor analysis of survey responses from 188 high school students in the Midwest. 22 This scale was psychometrically validated in a subsequent study using confirmatory factor analysis with a nationally representative sample of 774 adolescents. 23 Results from these studies indicated and validated the scale for use in adolescents across the United States to measure key concepts related to opioid knowledge and safe behavior.…”

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An Overview of the CRoME Lab’s MedSMA℞T Families Intervention for Promoting Opioid Medication Safety among Adolescents and Parents

Abraham,

McCarthy

2023

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As the opioid epidemic unrelentingly places profound weight on pharmacists, youth, parents, and the nation at large, innovative interventions are critical to prevent potential misuse and untimely death. Adolescents are especially vulnerable to misuse behaviors due to knowledge, attitudinal, and social influences. To best resonate with adolescents, appropriate tools and technologies must be developed and deployed. Few educational tools are more ubiquitous to adolescents than video games. Video games, specifically serious games, have the potential to connect with adolescents and impart critical knowledge related to opioid safety. Engaging youth, parents, and pharmacists in the design, refinement, and evaluation of a serious game is novel and necessary for building a robust, efficacious game. This commentary describes the conceptualization, inception, development, and evaluation of a novel opioid medication safety intervention, MedSMA℞T Families. This two-part intervention is comprised of an adolescent-tailored serious game entitled MedSMA℞T: Adventures in PharmaCity, and a family-focused tool named the personalized Family Medication Safety Plan. This intervention is the first theory-based, family-focused opioid medication safety toolkit co-designed by an interdisciplinary team of researchers, game developers, behavioral health scientists, pharmacists, student pharmacists, addiction medicine physician, adolescent health physician, parents, and teens. Responses from key stakeholders (pharmacists, parents, and teens) have demonstrated positive attitudes and impressions towards both components of the MedSMA℞T Families intervention. Empirical evidence of efficacy from two separate studies denotes improvement in key concepts related to safe behavior in adolescents. Findings to date support the widespread use, implementation, and dissemination of this efficacious intervention to supporting safe opioid prescription practices in families with adolescents. In this paper, we outline and summarize our process of intervention development and use of longitudinal data to validate each step of our process. Future directions include mobile compatibility, refinement based on key stakeholder feedback, and dissemination in various clinical settings where opioid medications are prescribed and dispensed such as emergency departments, pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics.

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Development of the Adolescent Opioid Safety and Learning (AOSL) scale using exploratory factor analysis

Cited by 12 publications

References 44 publications

Assessing the feasibility of hyperlocal delivery model as an effective distribution channel

Assessing the feasibility of hyperlocal delivery model as an effective distribution channel

Psychometric Properties of the English and Malay Version of the Adapted Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale

An Overview of the CRoME Lab’s MedSMA℞T Families Intervention for Promoting Opioid Medication Safety among Adolescents and Parents

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