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Validation of a newly adapted Chinese version of the Newest Vital Sign instrument.
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PLoS ONE . 1/05/2018, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p1-10. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Objective: To develop a Chinese version of the Newest Vital Sign (NVS-CHN) instrument and evaluate its psychometric properties. Methods: To deal with cross-cultural adaptation problems, after translation of the NVS into Chinese, the Delphi method was used for experts and cognitive testing was used for participants. A cross-sectional study including 351 participants was conducted to assess the validity of the NVS-CHN. Internal reliability, criterion validity, and known-groups validity were investigated. The NVS-CHN was further validated against a suitable standard, the Chinese Citizen Health Literacy Questionnaire (CCHLQ). Results: The validity of the NVS-CHN was established by conducting a Delphi survey (three rounds) and cognitive testing (three rounds). Cronbach’s alpha was 0.71, indicating that internal consistency was acceptable. A Spearman’s correlation coefficient of 0.68 between the NVS-CHN and CCHLQ revealed excellent criterion validity. Differences in NVS-CHN scores by education level confirmed known-groups validity. A receiver operating characteristics analysis showed that the area under the curve was 0.81, indicating that the NVS-CHN was an accurate health literacy assessment tool. A score ≥ 4 out of 6 best identified participants with adequate health literacy. Conclusions: The NVS-CHN has excellent psychometrical reliability and validity, which make it a suitable tool to evaluate health literacy in China. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *VITAL signs
*TEST validity
*DELPHI method
*HEALTH literacy
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19326203
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- PLoS ONE
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 127143071
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0190721