Psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE)

BMC Geriatrics

Khadijeh Nasiriani¹  Omid Hatami²  Somayeh Kahdouei³  Mahdi Aghabagheri⁴ 

[1]Department of Nursing, Mother and Newborn Health Research Center, Research Center for Nursing and Midwifery Care, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran

[2]Department of Nursing, Research Center for Nursing and Midwifery Care, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Yazd, Iran

[3]Faculty of Psychology, Imam Javad University, Yazd, Iran

[4]Medicine School, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran

关键词: Ageing;    Physical Activity;    Psychometrics;    PASE;    Persian;    Farsi;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12877-021-02337-0

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundOld age is associated with reduced physical ability. It is necessary to measure and evaluate the physical activity of older people. Implementing appropriate requires a valid and reliable tool. Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) is the frequently used self-reported physical activity assessment for older adults. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the translation validity and reliability of the Persian version of the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly.MethodsThis study is a methodological, descriptive applied research was conducted on 300 older people. The translation process of the English version of PASE into Persian was carried out according to the process of translation and adaptation of scale recommended by the World Health Organization. The reliability of the scale was examined by calculating the Cronbach’s alpha, Pearson, and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). The reliability and validity of the scale were evaluated by following the “Consensus-Based Standards for the Selection of Health Status Measurement Instruments” (COSMIN) checklist. To assess the face and content validity, impact score (IS), the content validity ratio (CVR), and the content validity index (CVI) were determined. A confirmatory factor analysis was also performed.ResultsThe experts approved the quality of the Persian version of PASE. The reliability was calculated with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.94, an ICC of 0.99, and a test-retest correlation coefficient of 0.94. The qualitative and quantitative face validity of all questions by expert judgment and IS of greater than 1.5 was considered. Also, CVR and CVI scores of all questions were higher than 0.6 and 0.79, respectively. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a good fit for the original three-factor structure.ConclusionsThe Persian or Farsi version of PASE was shown to have acceptable validity and reliability. This tool is suitable for measuring the physical activity level in the Persian elderly language special in clinical environments and therapeutic interventions.

【 授权许可】

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