Psychometrics of the observational scales of the Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation (USER): Content and structural validity, internal consistency and reliability

Jansen, M.; Doornebosch, Arno J; Waal, Margot W. M. de; Wattel, E.; Visser, Dennis; Spek, Bea; Smit, Ewout B

doi:10.1016/j.archger.2021.104509

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“…In conclusion, in a consecutive set of studies described in this paper and in a previous one, 14 we established that the USER has good measurement properties for screening cognitive functioning as well as evaluating physical functioning during geriatric rehabilitation. We therefore recommend the use of the USER in geriatric rehabilitation.…”

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confidence: 65%

“…The USER was developed as a classic-test theory instrument for adult rehabilitation 13 and in our previous study we tested its clinometric properties in geriatric rehabilitation. 14 We used confirmatory factor analysis to test structural validity and unidimensionality, and we confirmed that the observational scales measure two underlying independent constructs, in which the items on mobility and self-care belong to one underlying construct. We further showed sufficient content validity, internal consistency, and interrater reliability in geriatric rehabilitation.…”

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confidence: 60%

“…In our previous study, we found the SEM to be 5 and the SDC to be 14. 14 This means that a change of 14.5 points is beyond the measurement error and represents a MIC. We found no ceiling or floor effects either at admission or at discharge.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For the physical functioning scale, the standard error of measurement (SEM) is 5 and the smallest detectable change (SDC) is 14. 14 The USER also has a set of patient-reported items (on pain, fatigue, and emotion) that can be left out and were not studied here.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In our previous study on the psychometric properties of the USER, the scales on physical and cognitive function showed moderate to excellent content validity, sufficient structural validity, and excellent interrater reliability. 14 Construct validity, interpretability, and responsiveness have not been established in geriatric rehabilitation.…”

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Construct validity, responsiveness, and interpretability of the Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation (USER) in patients admitted to inpatient geriatric rehabilitation

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Bakker

et al. 2023

Clin Rehabil

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Objective The Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation is a multi-domain measurement with good content validity, structural validity and reliability for measuring physical functioning (mobility, selfcare) and cognitive functioning in geriatric rehabilitation. We aimed to determine the construct validity of both Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation scales and the responsiveness and interpretability of the scale for physical functioning in geriatric rehabilitation. Design Prospective follow-up study embedded in routine care. Setting Four care organisations in The Netherlands. Subjects Patients admitted for inpatient geriatric rehabilitation (2021–2022). Main measures Data collection included the Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation, Mini-Mental State Examination, Barthel index, and a global rating scale anchor on recovery. Hypothesis testing was used to determine construct validity and responsiveness. For interpretability, minimal important change and floor and ceiling effects were determined. Results The mean age of participants ( n = 211) was 77 (SD 10.4). Their mean length of stay was 38.6 days (SD 26.3), and 81% returned home. The Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation showed adequate construct validity, as all three hypotheses were confirmed for both scales. The Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation-physical function scale showed adequate responsiveness, with all five hypotheses confirmed. The mean change for physical function (scale range 0–70) was 15.5 points (SD 17.1). The minimal important change for Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation-physical function was 14.5 points difference for improvement. This scale showed no floor (2%) and ceiling effects (14%) at admission and discharge. Conclusions The Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation showed to be effective for evaluating physical functioning during geriatric rehabilitation as well as screening cognitive functioning. In total, 14.5 points difference has been established as a minimal important change for physical functioning.

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Choe,

2024

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In this study, we explored innovative approaches to sustainable fashion design, focusing on the increasingly prominent issue of sustainability in the global fashion industry. By analyzing consumer feedback in online communities, particularly through a systematic study of user comments on clothing products on the JD.com website, this paper reveals consumers’ attitudes, expectations, and suggestions regarding sustainable fashion. The findings provide new directions for improvements in sustainable clothing design. We collected data using Python web scraping technology from the Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com and employed the Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) method for text topic modeling. This approach successfully identified three main themes: perceived quality, perceived value, and sensory comfort. Additionally, we employed multivariate analysis of variance to assess consumers’ perceptions. Survey data show that consumers demonstrat higher levels of perceived quality, value, purchase intention, and intention to repurchase sustainable clothing compared to traditional apparel. The research findings help apparel companies understand consumer needs regarding sustainability, providing theoretical support for designers and confirming the importance of emphasizing eco-friendly materials and sustainable production in new product development. This research not only provides actionable insights for the fashion industry but also contributes to the ongoing discourse on sustainable design strategies globally. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1038/s41598-024-80279-4.

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In recent years, many governments and companies have gradually launched robotaxi projects to help make transportation systems smarter, improve travel efficiency, and reduce travel costs. Robotaxi is a new mode of travel that replaces human driving with machines, freeing up social labour and enriching people’s travel choices. This study employs the Extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) to understand the influencing factors of users’ adoption and usage of robotaxis in China to facilitate the broader integration of robotaxis into urban transportation systems. This study surveyed the preferences of 2048 respondents and analysed the data through structural equation modelling. The results indicate that performance expectancy, hedonic motivation, and price value are the factors influencing users’ behavioural intentions, while effort expectancy and social influence affect use behaviour. In contrast, habit is an important factor that affect both behavioural intention and actual use behaviour. Based on the findings, we have proposed practical strategies to improve robotaxi services and updated the UTAUT2 model in the context of robotaxi. We suggest that robotaxi operators can promote user acceptance and use by reducing the difficulty of use, improving the cost performance and the ride experience, and making appropriate publicity and guidance.

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Psychometrics of the observational scales of the Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation (USER): Content and structural validity, internal consistency and reliability

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References 22 publications

Construct validity, responsiveness, and interpretability of the Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation (USER) in patients admitted to inpatient geriatric rehabilitation

Construct validity, responsiveness, and interpretability of the Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation (USER) in patients admitted to inpatient geriatric rehabilitation

How perceived sustainability influences consumers’ clothing preferences

Using the Extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology to explore how to increase users’ intention to take a robotaxi

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