Using qualitative methods in developing an instrument to identify barriers to self‐care among persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Abstract

An instrument theoretically rooted and supported on professional and patients' views is available to assess self-care behaviours in patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The evaluation of its reliability and construct validity will determine the instrument's value and practical application in the clinical context.

Attitudes towards insulin initiation in type 2 diabetes patients among healthcare providers: A survey research

“…In case of a response rate of 70%, a sample of 380 healthcare professionals is needed. No simple size was calculated for the discussion group since there is a lack of agreement around the expert sample size in qualitative method [13]. A descriptive statistical analysis of the first phase results was performed.…”

Development and psychometric testing the Health of Body, Mind and Spirit Scale for assessing individuals who have drug abuse histories

“…Several instruments have been developed and used in studies of drug-abusing individuals to measure their physical health history and mental health history (Kelly et al, 2015), self-reliance and identification of life problems (Patchell, Robbins, Lowe, & Hoke, 2015). Moreover, several body, mind and spirit instruments have been developed for adults (Ng et al, 2005), seniors (Lai, Lee, & Chen, 2014;Lee, Yoon, Lee, Yoon, & Chang, 2012), patients with depression (Rentala et al, 2015) and patients with breast cancer (Liu et al, 2008). Some studies have measured the body, mind and spirit using one instrument (Liu et al, 2008;Ng et al, 2005;Rentala et al, 2015), whereas others have used different instruments (Lai et al, 2014;Lee, Yeh et al, 2012;Lee, Yoon et al, 2012).…”

Development and initial evaluation of an instrument to assess physiotherapists’ clinical reasoning focused on clients’ behavior change

“…By following the stepwise process recommended by DeVellis (2012), our study meets the requirements of systematics and accuracy in instrument development, which can be considered a strength. Furthermore, the use of mixed methods (Cook and Beckman, 2006;Luyt, 2012;Mastaglia, Toye, and Kirstjanson, 2003), specifically the combination of interviewing and judging item relevance, has been strongly recommended in studies validating new instruments (Caro-Bautista et al, 2015;Hagen et al, 2008). Thus, the use of cognitive interviews and the Delphi process increased the thoroughness of the development process.…”