Rating scale analysis and psychometric properties of the Caregiver Self-Efficacy Scale for Transfers
Publication year
2012Source
Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 32, 4, (2012), pp. 404-415ISSN
Publication type
Article / Letter to editor

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Organization
Paediatrics - OUD tm 2017
Laboratory of Genetic, Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases
Journal title
Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics
Volume
vol. 32
Issue
iss. 4
Page start
p. 404
Page end
p. 415
Subject
IGMD 8: Mitochondrial medicine NCMLS 4: Energy and redox metabolism; IGMD 8: Mitochondrial medicine NCMLS 4: Energy and redox metabolismAbstract
Parents and caregivers faced with the challenges of transferring children with disability are at risk of musculoskeletal injuries and/or emotional stress. The Caregiver Self-Efficacy Scale for Transfers (CSEST) is a 14-item questionnaire that measures self-efficacy for transferring under common conditions. The CSEST yields reliable data and valid inferences; however, its rating scale structure has not been evaluated for utility. The aims of this study were to evaluate the category response structure of the CSEST, test the utility of a revised rating scale structure, and confirm its psychometric properties. The Rasch Measurement Model was used for all analyses. Subjects included 175 adult caregivers recruited from multiple communities. Results confirm that a revised five-category rating scale structure yields reliable data and valid inferences. Given the relationship between self-efficacy and risk of physical and/or emotional stress, measuring parental self-efficacy for transfers is a proactive process in rehabilitation.
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