Article
Psychology, Clinical
Lu Yang, Shuangxin Zhang, Jiaqi Leng, Zhiguang Fan, Yi Luo
Summary: This study developed the Nurse Occupational Stigma Scale (NOSS) and tested its reliability and validity in the Chinese context. The results indicated that NOSS has good internal consistency and split-half reliability, making it an effective tool for assessing occupational stigma towards nurses.
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Zhiguang Fan, Hongyan Chen, Hanwei Wu, Xinghai Zhang
Summary: The study developed the Patient toward Physician Occupational Stigma Scale (PPOSS) with satisfactory psychometric properties, including three dimensions of stereotype, discrimination, and prejudice. The scale showed good reliability and validity, and can be used to assess patients' stigma toward physicians effectively.
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Zhiguang Fan, Xiangxin Cong, Min Tao, Shijia Wu, Peng Gao
Summary: This study developed the Physician Internalized Occupational Stigma Scale (PIOSS), which demonstrated good reliability and validity as a tool to assess physicians' internalized occupational stigma. The PIOSS consists of three dimensions: label identification, status loss, and career denial.
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Qianwen Wu, Zhibing Yang, Rui Qiu, Sizhe Cheng, Xia Zhu, Zheyi Han, Wei Xiao
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate soldiers' occupational stress and developed the Military Occupational Stress Response Scale (MOSRS) as a tool to objectively measure soldiers' occupational stress responses. The MOSRS demonstrated good reliability and validity, suggesting it could be used to assess occupational stress in military personnel.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Zainab Akbar, Rehan Ahmed Khan, Humaira Fayyaz Khan, Rahila Yasmeen
Summary: This study aimed to develop and validate an instrument to measure the micro-learning environment of students, which can provide insights into students' real-life experiences and the disparity between taught, delivered, and learned curricula.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Fang-Wen Hu, Cheng-Han Lin, Fang-Ru Yueh, Yu-Tai Lo, Chung-Ying Lin
Summary: The study aimed to validate the Physical Resilience Instrument for Older Adults (PRIFOR) and found that it exhibits good psychometric properties. The instrument is beneficial in measuring physical resilience and evaluating intervention effects.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Nicola J. Rooney, Corinna C. A. Clark
Summary: The growing body of working dog literature includes many scales developed to measure dog behavior, but when comparing behavior to working dog ability, studies often rely on training organizations' ratings or pass/fail at selection. Working ability is complex and influenced by external factors, so multiple facets of performance should be considered to understand how selection, training, and operations impact it. A validated method for quantifying performance aspects is needed.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xuesong Yang, Xu Zhao, Yuhao Wang, Ruipeng Tong
Summary: This study developed an occupational health culture scale for Chinese workers based on elements of health culture and safety culture in the workplace. Through various validation methods, a final scale consisting of 21 items in five domains was established. The study also found a significant negative correlation between respirable dust concentration and the occupational health culture scale score.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sumayyia Marar, Muaawia A. Hamza, Mohsen Ayyash, Amani Abu-Shaheen
Summary: This study successfully developed a valid and reliable questionnaire to assess researchers' knowledge and perceptions of predatory journals in the clinical and health disciplines. The instrument can serve as a valuable guide for future studies that aim to evaluate researchers' knowledge and perceptions of predatory journals, and to examine the differences in these measured constructs based on their demographic and professional characteristics.
Article
Nursing
Hanne Van Tiggelen, Paulo Alves, Elizabeth Ayello, Carina Baath, Sharon Baranoski, Karen Campbell, Ann Marie Dunk, Mary Gloeckner, Heidi Hevia, Samantha Holloway, Patricia Idensohn, Ayise Karadag, Diane Langemo, Kimberly LeBlanc, Karen Ousey, Andrea Pokorna, Marco Romanelli, Vera Lucia Conceicao de Gouveia Santos, Steven Smet, Ann Williams, Kevin Woo, Ann Van Hecke, Sofie Verhaeghe, Dimitri Beeckman
Summary: The study developed and evaluated a skin tear knowledge assessment instrument (OASES) through a psychometric instrument validation study. The instrument, consisting of 20 items covering six knowledge domains, demonstrated acceptable psychometric properties and can be used to assess healthcare professionals' knowledge about skin tears effectively. It can be a valuable tool for nursing education, research, and practice worldwide to identify needs and priorities related to skin tears.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Maria Antonia Manassero-Mas, Ana Moreno -Salvo, Angel Vazquez-Alonso
Summary: This study designed a new short and viable tool to assess young students' critical thinking attitudes and analyzed its psychometric properties. The results showed that the six-factor theoretical model of the instrument had good validity and reliability.
THINKING SKILLS AND CREATIVITY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dominik Kraft, Dag Alnaes, Tobias Kaufmann
Summary: This study demonstrates that changes in subject similarity based on brain imaging data are associated with puberty and mental health in adolescents. The findings provide insights into the variance in brain development during adolescence, aiding in the understanding of this critical period.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Weitong Li, Qiuqin Wang, Yujing Chen, Yalou Pu, Guihua Xu
Summary: The study aimed to develop and psychometrically test a Comprehensive Ability of Older People Assessment scale, which includes 40 items across six dimensions. The scale demonstrated good validity and reliability in assessing the health status and nursing needs of older people, providing a scientific basis for accurate evaluation and supervision in various care settings.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Ricardo Monge-Rogel, Guillermo Duran-Gonzalez, Monica Panes-Martinez, Luis Gibran Juarez-Hernandez
Summary: This study constructed a tool to evaluate the perception of Digital Learning Resources (DLR) and validated its content validity and reliability through expert judgment and student assessment. The tool is able to assess students' cognitive contribution to DLR and provide clear guidance and understanding.
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Foozieh Rafati, Hamid Sharif Nia, Zohreh Khoshnood, Kelly-Ann Allen
Summary: The study developed a Nursing Students' Perceptions of Clinical Stressors Scale (NSPCSS) through a mixed-method approach, with 6 factors identified through exploratory factor analysis covering various aspects of clinical stressors among nursing students. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated good fit indices, and all factors demonstrated high internal consistency and composite reliability values above 0.7.
Article
Rehabilitation
Lina Magnusson, Carita Hakansson, Sofie Brandt, Malin Oberg, Kristina Orban
Summary: The majority of female participants in the study had good sleep quality, with factors related to occupational balance such as number of occupations, time spent performing them, and recovery and sleep time being associated with sleep quality. Balance among physical, social, intellectual, and restful occupations was associated with difficulties awakening and snoring.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Annika Lexen, Kristine Kalsas, Julia Liiri, Carita Hakansson
Summary: Occupational therapists in Sweden with less than 10 years of work experience generally perceive low levels of job strain, with most engaged in low strain and active jobs. However, 12% of them are in high strain jobs, highlighting the importance for employers to identify these individuals and ensure they have control over their work situation to prevent mental health problems.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Roger Persson, Ulf Leo, Inger Arvidsson, Carita Hakansson, Kerstin Nilsson, Kai Osterberg
Summary: The research found that 29.0% of Swedish principals displayed signs of exhaustion, with female principals showing more signs of possible exhaustion disorder. School level was not associated with exhaustion symptoms, but length of work experience was linked to exhaustion symptoms in male principals.
Article
Rehabilitation
Anna Birgitta Gunnarsson, Anna-Karin Hedberg, Carita Hakansson, Katarina Hedin, Petra Wagman
Summary: This study examines the problems experienced by individuals with depression and anxiety disorders in everyday occupations, and highlights the affected areas. The participants rated their occupational performance low, with even lower satisfaction. The most frequent problem areas were household management, socialization, and personal care.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Tore Bonsaksen, Marte Orud Lindstad, Carita Hakansson, Petra Wagman, Reinie Cordier
Summary: The study examined the psychometric properties of the Norwegian version of the Occupational Balance Questionnaire OBQ11-N, identifying measurement issues and suggesting the addition of more relevant items to address them.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Inger Arvidsson, Ulf Leo, Anna Oudin, Kerstin Nilsson, Carita Hakansson, Kai Osterberg, Roger Persson
Summary: This study investigated the impact of work environment factors and signs of exhaustion on principals' intentions to change workplaces. Supportive management was associated with an intention to stay, while demanding role conflicts and buffer-function were associated with the intention to change workplace. Principals who intended to change reported more signs of exhaustion.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
A. Birgitta Gunnarsson, Carita Hakansson, Katarina Hedin, Petra Wagman
Summary: This study compared the long-term outcomes of the Tree Theme Method (TTM) with care as usual for individuals with depression and anxiety disorders. The results showed that both TTM and care as usual led to significant improvements in everyday occupations, psychological symptoms, and health-related aspects. This study contributes to the understanding of the effectiveness of occupational therapy for clients with depression and anxiety disorders.
AUSTRALIAN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Petra Wagman, Carita Hakansson, A. Birgitta Gunnarsson
Summary: This study explores occupational performance issues (OPIs) in individuals with depression and anxiety disorder undergoing occupational therapy, and examines potential differences based on their work situation. The results suggest that OPIs and improvements are present in all groups, regardless of their work status. This indicates the relevance of occupational therapy in addressing the diverse nature of OPIs.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Sara Uthede, Ida Nilsson, Petra Wagman, Carita Hakansson, Lisette Farias
Summary: This study describes the occupational balance of parents of preschool children and finds that mothers have lower occupational balance compared to fathers. The results suggest that caring for preschool children may negatively impact both parents, but to a greater extent for mothers.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kerstin Nilsson, Anna Oudin, Inger Arvidsson, Carita Hakansson, Kai Osterberg, Ulf Leo, Roger Persson
Summary: The objective of this study is to increase knowledge about school principals' work situations and their willingness to work until 65 years of age or longer. The study found that exhaustion symptoms and excessive burden were associated with school principals' inability and unwillingness to work beyond 65 years of age. The support from executive management was found to be crucial for the school principals' desire to work until 65 years of age and beyond.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Flora To-Miles, Catherine L. Backman, Susan Forwell, Eli Puterman, Carita Hakansson, Petra Wagman
Summary: This study examined the occupational changes and well-being of adults with and without inflammatory arthritis during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings showed that there were shifts in occupational categories, with a decrease in health-related occupations and an increase in home-based occupations. Participants also reported higher occupational balance and stress scores, as well as lower mental health scores.
JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Carita Hakansson, Annika Lexen
Summary: This study aims to investigate how organizational and social work environmental conditions impact Swedish occupational therapists' perceptions of occupational balance. The results showed that a reasonable workload, high control, and high reward predicted high occupational balance among the occupational therapists.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Selma Ercan Dogu, Ayla Gunal, Serkan Pekcetin, Sibel Orsel, Petra Wagman, Carita Hakansson
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OBQ11-T) in mental health. The results showed that OBQ11-T is a valid and reliable tool for measuring the self-rated occupational balance of people with mental illness.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Rikard Lundstedt, Johanna Persson, Carita Hakansson, Susanne Frennert, Mattias Wallergard
Summary: The aim of this study was to design virtual restorative natural environments for older adults using virtual reality technology. Through an iterative process and input from 14 older adults, a prototype was developed, featuring the principles of realness, interactivity, and relatedness. The results provide guidance for future designs of virtual natural environments for older adults.
JMIR HUMAN FACTORS
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Annika Lexen, Viggo Liljefors, Anton Nilsson, Eva Mansson Lexell, Carita Hakansson
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the adoption of online distance learning by universities worldwide, including those in Sweden. However, there is limited research on the impact of these environmental changes on university students' occupational balance. This study interviewed 15 university students and found that the pandemic and shift to online learning required students to take more responsibility for maintaining their occupational balance as it limited their social and physical environment and altered their daily activities and routines.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
