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The client satisfaction with device: a Rasch validation of the Arabic version in patients with upper and lower limb amputation
BACKGROUND: The Client Satisfaction with Devices (CSD) module of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Users' Survey is an extensively used questionnaire that measures patients' satisfaction with orthosis and prosthesis. However, the validated version for Arabic speakers (CSD-Ar) is only applicable for orthosis users. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric proprieties of the CSD-Ar for prosthetics users. METHODS: The study used a convenience sample of prosthesis users from Saudi Arabia and Turkey (N\u2009=\u2009183), who completed the CSD-Ar. The collected data were analysed using Rasch analysis to evaluate item fit, reliability indices, item difficulty, local item dependency, and differential item functioning (DIF) using WINSTEPS version 4.6.1. RESULTS: Based on the analysis, the four-response Likert-scale was acceptable, as shown by the category functioning test, All eight items did achieve a fit to the Rasch Model [(infit) and (outfit) mean-square 0.75 to 1.3]. Person separation reliability was 0.76, and item separation reliability was 0.94. A principal component analysis (PCA) showed satisfactory unidimensionality and no local item dependency. The DIF analysis showed no notable dependency among items on participant characteristics in terms of age, gender, duration of use, country, and level of amputation. CONCLUSION: This study contributes to the confidence of using CSD-Ar to evaluate users' satisfaction with different prostheses, affirming the need for further refinement of the quality of the outcome measure
Comparison of health-related quality of life after percutaneous coronary intervention and coronary artery bypass surgery
BACKGROUND: Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) evaluation is an important measure of the impact of the disease. As more people with coronary heart disease (CHD) live longer, doctors and researchers want to know how they manage in day to day life. It looked like adults with CHD had a decrease QOL. The aim of this study was to comparison of HRQOL of patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and to assess its main determinants in the whole sample of coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. METHODS: The study was carried out to estimate HRQOL of 109 patients who underwent invasive coronary revascularization PCI (n = 75) and CABG (n = 34). We applied HRQOL after 6 months and 2 years in both groups and scores were compared. The HRQOL data were obtained using MacNew Heart Disease questionnaire with dimensions emotional, physical and social that estimated. Data entry and analysis were performed by SPSS 16.0. RESULTS: A total MacNew scale in CABG and PCI group in 6 months after treatment were 45.32 ñ 13.75 and 53.52 ñ 15.63, respectively (P = 0.0100). After 2 years HRQOL mean changed to 51.176 ñ 14.80 and 49.55 ñ 16.22, respectively, in CABG and PCI group (P = 0.4280). Our results in within-group analysis showed total MacNew scale and its subscales were changed significantly after 2 years in CABG and PCI groupĂąïżœïżœs scores were detected. We found in the whole sample of CAD patients those who had a higher level of income and education and were not either overweight or obese experienced better HRQOL. CONCLUSION: Our results showed that patients who underwent PCI experienced significantly higher HRQOL in 6 months after revascularization but over 24 months follow-up no difference was observed between the two groups. Ă© 2016, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences(IUMS). All rights reserved
Abstracts of presentations on plant protection issues at the xth international congress of virology: August 11-16,1996 Binyanei haOoma, Jerusalem, Israel Part 2 Plenary Lectures
A novel ESR2 frameshift mutation predisposes to medullary thyroid carcinoma and causes inappropriate RET expression
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Low-energy neutron irradiation on Bi-based (2223) Ag superconductors
 Bi-based and Ag-doped superconductors were irradiated by neutrons. Experimental result showed that XRD patern-intensity of irradiated Bi-based sample was decreased and The Tc of these samples were decreased by 7-10 K. The neutron irradiated sample was also found to decrease by 50% the normal state resistivity of samples. Therefore, neutron irradiation is a useful method to improve the superconductivity behavior of Bi-based materials
Musculoskeletal Disorder Symptoms in Saudi Allied Dental Professionals: Is there an Underestimation of Related Occupational Risk Factors?
This study aims to examine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) symptoms in allied dental professionals (ADPs) in Saudi Arabia and risk factors for MSDs. The study also explores ADPsâ opinions and attitudes about the effect of MSD symptoms on the quality of life and potential mitigatory measures. This is a prospective cross-sectional study. Participants were 355 licensed dental staff (average age 33.6 ± 8.1 years, 69% women) working as assistants, lab technicians, radiology technicians, or sterilization technicians with at least six monthsâ work experience. The self-administrated questionnaire comprised socio-demographics, work-related factors, and items from the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Multivariate and univariate logistic regressions were conducted to investigate risk factors for MSD symptoms. Overall, 93% of ADPs complained of MSD symptoms in at least one body site in the past 12 months. Factors related to work conditions (e.g., âkeeping an uncomfortable posture for long periods of timeâ, âlifting heavy objectsâ) and years of experience were proven to be significant risk factor for developing MSDs. The cohort of ADPs showed a high MSD symptoms prevalence. Efforts are imperative in addressing the risk factors of ergonomics and the workplace environment, and more rigorous studies are needed to further investigate risk factors
Psychometric Evaluation of The Arabic Version of The Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction With Assistive Technology (A-QUEST 2.0) In Prosthesis Users
BACKGROUND: the evaluation of patient satisfaction and perceptions plays a vital role in determining the quality of prosthesis usersâ devices and the competency of healthcare services. aiM: to evaluate the psychometric properties of the arabic Quebec user Evaluation of satisfaction with assistive technology (a-QuEst 2.0) with prosthetics users. dEsiGn: a methodological study. sEttinG: saudi arabia, turkey. population: a convenience sample of outpatient prosthesis users (n.=183). MEthods: the a-QuEst 2.0 includes two subscales respectively evaluating the userâs satisfaction with the device and the services provided. The data for each subscale were investigated using Rasch analysis to evaluate the item fit, reliability indices, item difficulty, local item dependency, and differential item functioning (dif). RESULTS: Both subscales met the Rasch criteria for the functioning of rating scale categories. All items showed an acceptable fit to the Rasch model. The person separation indices for the Device and Services subscales were 2.21 (Cronbachâs α=0.90) and 1.72 (Cronbachâs α=0.85), respectively. therefore, the two subscales are sensitive enough to distinguish between at least three different levels of satisfaction. the unidimensionality of each subscale was confirmed, and none of the items displayed differential item functioning across age, gender, location of amputation, country, and duration of use. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, the findings indicate the psychometric evaluation of A-QUEST 2.0 is effective with prosthesis users across different clinical contexts and cultures. thus, the a-QuEst 2.0 allows for a comprehensive understanding of usersâ perceptions of prosthesis characteristics, particularly among subjects with lower limb amputations caused by traumatic injuries. clinical rEhabilitation iMpact: our paper provides clinicians dealing with arabic patients a validated outcome measure for satisfaction with prosthesis. besides providing information in the development of new products and service delivery. further studies are necessary to improve the measureâs metric quality in different contexts and for different prosthesis devices
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