Psychometric evaluation of a newly developed Elderly-Constipation Impact Scale

Wahab, Patimah Abdul; Yusoff, Dariah Mohd; Kadir, Arifah Abdul; Ali, Siti Hawa; Lee, Yeong Yeh; Kueh, Yee Cheng

doi:10.7717/peerj.8581

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“…For test–retest analysis, the intraclass correlation (ICC) was used to examine the stability of BSQ and BLQoL. A value of ICC more than 0.70 was considered excellent [ 58 , 59 ].…”

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Validity and Reliability of the Malay Versions of Bloating Severity (BSQ-M) and Quality of Life (BLQoL-M) Questionnaires

Mahd-Ab.lah

Kueh

Kuan

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Abdominal bloating (AB) is a prevalent and bothersome symptom, but there are no specific measures for severity and quality of life (QoL) other than the Bloating Severity Questionnaire (BSQ) and Bloating Quality of Life (BLQoL). We aimed to translate the BSQ and BLQoL into the Malay language and to validate them using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) approaches. The 12-item BSQ has two components, seven-item severity in general (SevGen) and five-item severity in the past 24 h (Sev24), and BLQOL has five items. Translation to the Malay language (BSQ-M and BLQoL-M) was performed using standard forward and backward processes. EFA followed by CFA were performed in participants with AB due to functional bowel disorders, with the purpose of examining the validity and reliability of the questionnaires translated into Malay. After EFA with 152 participants, all the items of BSQ-M remained in the model. Total variance extracted was 53.26% for BSQ-M and 58.79% for BLQoL-M. The internal consistency based on Cronbach’s alpha values was 0.52 for SevGen, 0.86 for Sev24, and 0.81 for BLQoL-M. After performing CFA with another 323 participants, the final measurement model for BSQ-M and BLQoL-M fit the data well in terms of several fit indices (BSQ-M: root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.050, Comparative Fit Index (CFI) = 0.966, Tucker–Lewis Fit Index (TLI) = 0.956, and standardized root mean squared residual (SRMR) = 0.051; BLQoL-M: RMSEA = 0.071, CFI = 0.985, TLI = 0.962, SRMR = 0.021). The composite reliability for BSQ-M and BLQoL-M were satisfactory (SevGen = 0.83, Sev24 = 0.89, BLQoL = 0.80). The intraclass correlation (ICC) results showed excellent stability for BSQ-M and BLQoL-M, ranging from 0.74 to 0.93. The Malay language versions of BSQ-M and BLQoL-M are valid and reliable instruments for measuring the severity and QoL of AB for the Asian population with functional bowel disorders.

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“…For test–retest analysis, the intraclass correlation (ICC) was used to examine the stability of BSQ and BLQoL. A value of ICC more than 0.70 was considered excellent [ 58 , 59 ].…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Validity and Reliability of the Malay Versions of Bloating Severity (BSQ-M) and Quality of Life (BLQoL-M) Questionnaires

Mahd-Ab.lah

Kueh

Kuan

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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“…The impact of chronic constipation on the quality of life of older people was measured using the Elderly-Constipation Impact Scale questionnaire developed by Professor Patimah et al (20) The scale included 22 items in 7 dimensions. Each item is using the 5-point Likert scale, from "never or very rarely" to "always" on a scale of 1 to 5.…”

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“…The Elderly-Constipation Impact Scale (E-CIS) developed by Patimah et al was used to assess the impact of chronic constipation on the quality of life of the elderly. (20) Based on the background of the prevalence and long duration of chronic constipation among the elderly population, the scale was rationally designed to take full account of the patient's disease control and cognitive level. The scale has demonstrated good psychometric properties in the Malaysian population and can be used to measure the impact of chronic constipation on the quality of life of older people.…”

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Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the Elderly- Constipation Impact Scale: A translation and validation study

Zheng

Yang²,

Kong

et al. 2023

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Objective The objective of this study was to translate the Elderly-Constipation Impact Scale into Chinese and to examine its reliability and validity in a population of older people suffering from chronic constipation. Methods A total of 564 elderly chronically constipated patients were recruited for this study. The general information questionnaire and the Chinese version of the Elderly-Constipation Impact Scale (E-CIS) were used to survey them. The reliability of the Chinese questionnaire is assessed by internal consistency, split-half reliability, and retest reliability. Content validity indicators and structural validity indicators were used to assess the validity of the scale. Results The Chinese version of the Constipation Impact Scale for the Elderly has an appropriate level of reliability. The split-half reliability is 0.736 and the stability is 0. 763. The content validity and structural validity indicators are within reasonable limits. Conclusion The Chinese version of the E-CIS has good reliability and validity in the chronic constipation population of the elderly. The results of the questionnaire can effectively and comprehensively reflect the impact of chronic constipation on the quality of life of the elderly. It provides a meaningful reference for identifying targets for intervention.

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“…Хронический запор выявляется у 20-36 % лиц старшего возраста и 74 % проживающих в домах престарелых [5,6]. С возрастом проблемы с опорожнением кишечника встречаются чаще, при этом если в среднем возрасте ими чаще страдают женщины, то в пожилом возрасте различия между полами исчезают [7,8].…”

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Diagnosis and Treatment of Elderly and Senile Chronic Constipation: an Expert Consensus

Ивашкин

Mnatsakanyan

Остапенко

et al. 2021

Rossijskij žurnal gastroènterologii, gepatologii, koloproktolog

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Aim. An appraisal of practitioners with chronic constipation management details in older and senile adults.Key points. Chronic constipation is a common issue in geriatrics. Aside to age-related physiological bowel disfunction, a higher constipation incidence is conditioned by declined physical activity and frailty, polypharmacy and a series of secondary constipation-developing chronic states and diseases. Chronic constipation is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and complications, impaired general perception of health and pain, growing alarm and depression, and reduced quality of life. The treatment tactics in chronic constipation is cause-conditioned and should account for the patient’s history and therapy line, overall clinical condition, cognitive status and functional activity level. An essential baseline aspect of constipation management is apprising the patient and his family of the underlying factors and methods for non-drug and drug correction. An higher-fibre diet is recommended as first measure, with osmotic laxatives added and titrated to clinical response if none observed towards the non-drug and high-fibre regimens. Stimulant laxatives and prokinetics should be recommended in patients reluctant to fibre supplements and osmotic laxatives. Subsidiary correction includes biofeedback, transanal irrigation, acupuncture, foot reflexology and percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation.Conclusion. Elderly and senile chronic constipation is a prevalent multifactorial state requiring an efficient management via assessment and correction of total risk factors and consistent use of non-medication and drug therapies.

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Psychometric evaluation of a newly developed Elderly-Constipation Impact Scale

Cited by 8 publications

References 39 publications

Validity and Reliability of the Malay Versions of Bloating Severity (BSQ-M) and Quality of Life (BLQoL-M) Questionnaires

Validity and Reliability of the Malay Versions of Bloating Severity (BSQ-M) and Quality of Life (BLQoL-M) Questionnaires

Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the Elderly- Constipation Impact Scale: A translation and validation study

Diagnosis and Treatment of Elderly and Senile Chronic Constipation: an Expert Consensus

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