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Measuring Use Of Positive Thinking Skills: Psychometric Testing Of A New Scale, Abir K. Bekhet, Jaclene A. Zauszniewski

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Positive thinking interventions improve adaptive functioning and quality of life in many populations. However, no direct measure of positive thinking skills taught during intervention exists. This psychometric study of a convenience sample of 109 autism spectrum disorder (ASD) caregivers examined a new eight-item Positive Thinking Skills Scale (PTSS), which measures the frequency of use of positive thinking skills. The PTSS was found to be internally consistent (α = .90). Construct validity was supported by significant correlations (p < .01) with positive cognitions (r = .53), resourcefulness (r = .63), depression (r = −.45), and general well-being (r = .40). The findings …

Methodology Issues In Implementation Science, Robin Newhouse, Kathleen Bobay, Patricia C. Dykes, Kathleen R. Stevens, Marita Titler

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Background: Putting evidence into practice at the point of care delivery requires an understanding of implementation strategies that work, in what context and how.

Objective: To identify methodological issues in implementation science using 4 studies as cases and make recommendations for further methods development.

Research Design: Four cases are presented and methodological issues identified. For each issue raised, evidence on the state of the science is described.

Results: Issues in implementation science identified include diverse conceptual frameworks, potential weaknesses in pragmatic study designs, and the paucity of standard concepts and measurement.

Conclusions: Recommendations to advance methods in implementation include developing …