Preparing research instruments for use with different cultures.
There is a growing requirement to use standardised instruments for collecting research data and monitoring patient progress. Two sets of properties should be addressed when selecting and adapting research instruments: psychometric properties (validity, appropriateness, reliability, and responsiveness) and clinical properties (feasibility and acceptability of the instrument). This paper outlines steps necessary to fulfil these requirements when using a research instrument in different cultures.
Endacott
Ruth
R
Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK. ruth.endacott@plymouth.ac.uk
Benbenishty
Julie
J
Seha
Myriam
M
D018864:Cultural Diversity; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D038622:Internationality; D015399:Nursing Research; D015203:Reproducibility of Results