Rating scale analysis and psychometric properties of the Caregiver Self-Efficacy Scale for Transfers

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Title:	Rating scale analysis and psychometric properties of the Caregiver Self-Efficacy Scale for Transfers
Author(s):	Cipriani, D.J.; Velden-Hensen, F. van der ; McPeck, D.L.; Kubec, G.L.; Thomas, J.J.
Publication year:	2012
Source:	Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, vol. 32, iss. 4, (2012), pp. 404-415
ISSN:	0194-2638
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.3109/01942638.2012.694993
Publication type:	Article / Letter to editor
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item : https://hdl.handle.net/2066/109277
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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
Abstract:	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.