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Validity And Reliability Of The Turkish Version Of The Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale, Zehra Hati̇poğlu, Oğuzhan Kirdök, Di̇lek Özcengi̇z
Validity And Reliability Of The Turkish Version Of The Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale, Zehra Hati̇poğlu, Oğuzhan Kirdök, Di̇lek Özcengi̇z
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The modifiedYa l ePreoperative Anxiety Scale (m-YPAS) is widely used to measure children's anxiety levels. The aim of this study was to translate the m-YPAS into Turkish and test its validity and reliability in Turkish children.Materials and methods: The English version of the m-YPAS was translated into Turkish using the forward-back-forward translation technique. This study enrolled 120 children. The m-YPAS was administered to 120 children who were recorded on video. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children (STAIC) was used for only 30 of 120 children. The videotapes were evaluated by two experienced observers [an anesthesiologist, ObA(an), and a psychologist, …
Intensive Care Psychological Assessment Tool (Ipat): Turkish Validity And Reliability Study, Berker Duman, Zeynep Kotan, Vahap Ozan Kotan, Nevzat Mehmet Mutlu, Beyza Doğanay Erdoğan, Damla Sayar Akaslan, Safi̇ye Zeynep Tatli, Hakan Kumbasar
Intensive Care Psychological Assessment Tool (Ipat): Turkish Validity And Reliability Study, Berker Duman, Zeynep Kotan, Vahap Ozan Kotan, Nevzat Mehmet Mutlu, Beyza Doğanay Erdoğan, Damla Sayar Akaslan, Safi̇ye Zeynep Tatli, Hakan Kumbasar
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: It is of crucial importantance to be able to detect acute psychological distress in patients. The Intensive Care Psychological Assessment Tool (IPAT) was developed for this purpose in intensive care units. This study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of IPAT.Materials and methods: In total, 98 patients were included. To assess concurrent validity, the Intensive Care Experiences Scale (ICES) and the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale were performed. Cronbach?s alpha coefficient was used to estimate internal consistency. Interitem and item-total score correlations were also performed. Sensitivity and specificity were derived for concurrent anxiety and depression.Results: …