Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Development and Validation of Clinical Assessment Tools

Development and Validation of Clinical Assessment Tools
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First semester
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Main language of instruction: Catalan

Other languages of instruction: English, Spanish

Teaching staff


Dr. GARCÍA FORERO, Carlos - cgarciaf@uic.es

To be agreed with the teacher

Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme

  • CN01RA - Identify the ethical, legislative and humanitarian foundations of research in salut.
  • CN02RA - Describe the most prominent research methodologies and designs in the field of health
  • CN03RA - Identify health problems that can be investigated
  • CN04RA - Describe the main research protocols in the clinical setting
  • CP01RA - Design an advanced research project on clinical aspects following ethical standards and scientific rigor and respecting the fundamental rights of equality between men and women, and the promotion of human rights and values ​​typical of a culture of peace and democratic values, using a language that avoids androcentrism and stereotypes.
  • CP02RA - Work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team on a research project clinical.
  • CP03RA - Communicate the stages of a clinical research project to the public specialized and non-specialized clearly and unambiguously
  • HB01RA - Apply the scientific method, research design, advanced biostatistics and quantitative and qualitative data analysis tools to solve a question or test a hypothesis in the clinical setting.
  • HB02RA - Use tools to critically evaluate projects, protocols and research articles, both qualitative and quantitative, in the field of Health Sciences

Learning outcomes of the subject

 At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

  • M.2.2. Formulate research questions and hypotheses within the context of a health research project.
  • M.2.3. Describe the designs and their different sections in quantitative scientific methodology in the health field.
  • M.2.5. Recognize the conceptual foundations, guidelines on measuring results, and the use of questionnaires or instruments in scientific evaluation in the health field.
  • M.2.7. Plan a preliminary qualitative/quantitative research project within the health research environment.
 
  • Demonstrate initiative and proactivity on the part of the students in an autonomous and self-directed manner in the learning process through the ability to investigate, analyze information, synthesize knowledge and solve problems

Syllabus

Week 1. Research Protocol for the Adaptation or Creation of a Measurement Scale
Learning Objectives:
  1. Understand the taxonomies and technical characteristics of patient-reported outcome (PRO) measurement scales.
  2. Identify the technical requirements necessary to develop or adapt a PRO scale.
  3. Learn about the ethical aspects related to the use and adaptation of measurement scales, including author permission and informed consent.
  4. Develop a research protocol for the creation or adaptation of a PRO scale.
Contents:
  • Taxonomies and technical requirements of patient-reported outcome (PRO) scales.
  • Technical requirements of PRO scales.
  • Ethical requirements: author permission and informed consent.
Week 2. Interpretation and Calculation of Psychometric Indicators
Learning Objectives:
  1. Understand different measurement models applied to psychometric scales.
  2. Identify and calculate the main reliability indicators of a scale.
  3. Analyze the validity of a scale and interpret the supporting evidence.
  4. Apply norms and criteria for the correct interpretation of scores obtained in a measurement scale.
Contents:
  • Measurement models.
  • Reliability and its dimensions.
  • Validity and evidence.
  • Norms and interpretation of scores.
Week 3. Item Generation
Learning Objectives:
  1. Clearly define the constructs to be measured in a scale.
  2. Learn about different types of items and tests that can be used in a measurement scale.
  3. Extract relevant information from primary sources for item generation.
  4. Apply qualitative techniques such as focus groups and cognitive interviews to validate proposed items.
Contents:
  • Definition of constructs.
  • Types of items and types of tests.
  • Collection of primary sources.
  • Conceptual analysis.
  • Focus groups and cognitive interviews.
Week 4. Cultural Adaptation Process
Learning Objectives:
  1. Understand the importance of cultural adaptation in measurement scales.
  2. Learn about different methods for translating and adapting PRO scales.
  3. Apply appropriate procedures to ensure cultural and linguistic equivalence of a scale.
  4. Identify difficulties and potential biases in the scale adaptation process.
Contents:
  • Translation of measurement scales.
  • Cultural and linguistic adaptation of PRO scales.
  • Norms and score interpretation
   

Bibliography and resources

Manual 
  • Meneses J. Psicometria (3rd Ed). Barcelona: Ediciones UOC, 2022
Journal Articles:

  1.  Alonso J. La medida de la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud en la investigación y la práctica clínica. Gac Sanit 2000; 14 (2): 163-167. 

  2. Boynton PM, Greenhalgh T. Selecting, designing, and developing your questionnaire. BMJ 2004; 328:1312-1315. 
  3. Drennan J. Cognitive interviewing: verbal data in the design and presenting of questionnaires. J Adv Nurs 2003; 42:65-63. 
  4. Guillemin F, Bombardier C, BeatonCross D. Cross-cultural adaptation of health-related quality of life measures: literature review and proposed guidelines.J. Clin Epidemiology. 1993m 46(12):1417-32.
  5. Husted JA, Cook RJ, Farewell VT, Gladman DD Methods for assessing responsiveness: a critical review an recommendations. J Clin Epidemiology 2000 53: 459-468
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