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BACKGROUND: Vestibular Activities and Participation Measure (VAP) subscales assess the effect of vestibular disorders on activity and participation. This study aimed to perform the cross-cultural adaptation and assess the validity, internal consistency, reliability, and measurement error of the Brazilian version of VAP subscales. METHODS: The cross-cultural adaptation followed the translation, synthesis, back-translation, review by a committee of experts, and pretesting phases. Structural validity was assessed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), while Spearman's correlation between VAP subscales and the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) was used to assess construct validity. Cronbach's alpha measured internal consistency. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) assessed intra- and inter-rater reliability, and measurement error was calculated by using the standard error of measurement (SEM) and minimal detectable change (MDC). RESULTS: Additional information was included in the Brazilian version of the Vestibular Activities and Participation measure (VAP-BR) after approval by one of the developers of the instrument to improve the understanding among individuals. One factor was found in the EFA for each subscale with 50% explained variance. Regarding CFA, the subscales 1 (S1) and 2 (S2) presented, respectively, adequate model fit indices (ie, comparative fit index of 0.99 and 0.97, and standardized root mean square residual of 0.04 for both subscales), but a very low factor load in item 6 of S1 (0.08). Chronbach's alpha was 0.80 (S1) and 0.82 (S2). For intra-rater assessment, the S1 and S2 presented an ICC of 0.87 and 0.90, SEM of 0.01 and 1.16, and MDC of 0.39 and 0.46, respectively. When assessed by 2 different raters, SEM values were 1.03 and 1.53, and MDC values were 2.85 and 4.23 for S1 and S2, respectively; both subscales showed an ICC of 0.92. Correlations between DHI and VAP subscales presented coefficients above 0.57. CONCLUSION: The Brazilian version of VAP subscales presents good measurement properties and may assist health professionals in identifying activity limitations and participation restrictions in individuals with vestibular disorders.

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PURPOSE: To evaluate the content validity evidence of the nursing outcome "sexual functioning" from the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC). METHODS: A multi-method study, including a methodological study analyzing the content validity evidence of the NOC outcome and sexual functioning, and a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study. In the first phase, a literature review was conducted to map and identify clinical indicators associated with sexual functioning to construct the conceptual (CD) and operational definitions (ODs) of each outcome indicator. In the second phase, experts assessed the CD and OD for clarity, theoretical relevance, and theoretical pertinence. The critical validity ratio (CVR) was calculated for each indicator. In the third phase, a pilot test of sexual functioning measurement was conducted with 33 patients hospitalized for coronary artery disease. Internal consistency was calculated through Cronbach's alpha. RESULTS: The CD and OD were constructed based on 120 articles and analyzed by 13 experts; four rounds were required to achieve the critical CVR in each phase. In the pilot test, the nursing outcome achieved a Cronbach's alpha of 0.95, and the mean assessment time was 26 min. Indicators with the highest mean scores were related to knowledge of personal needs and capabilities and comfort with one's own body. CONCLUSION: The CD and OD developed for the NOC outcome, sexual functioning, had adequate evidence of content validity. The outcome content has high internal consistency. Further studies on the validity of the nursing outcome should be conducted to increase its validity. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: The nursing outcome, sexual functioning, can be a tool used by nurses to evaluate the effect of nursing education and interventions on sexual functioning in the adult population.

PURPOSE: Desenvolver e avaliar as evidências de validade de conteúdo das definições conceituais e operacionais dos indicadores do resultado de Enfermagem "Funcionamento Sexual" da Classificação dos Resultados de Enfermagem (NOC). METHODS: Estudo metodológico dividido em três fases. Na primeira fase foi realizada uma revisão de literatura para mapear e identificar os indicadores clínicos associados ao funcionamento sexual para a construção das definições conceituais (DC) e operacionais (DO) de cada indicador do resultado de enfermagem em estudo. Na segunda fase foi realizada a análise das evidências de validade de conteúdo das DC e DO dos indicadores por meio da avaliação pelos especialistas. Na terceira fase foi realizada um pré­teste do resultado de enfermagem em 33 pacientes hospitalizados por doença arterial coronariana. RESULTS: Foram selecionados 120 artigos que serviram de base para a construção das definições conceituais e operacionais analisadas por 13 especialistas, necessário quatro rodadas para alcançar o coeficiente de validade de conteúdo crítico estabelecido para o número de juízes respondentes. pré­testeo resultado de enfermagem estudado um alfa de Cronbach de 0,95 e o tempo médio de aplicação foi de 26 minutos. Os indicadores com maiores médias estavam relacionados ao conhecimento das necessidades e capacidade pessoais e conforto com o próprio corpo. CONCLUSION: As DC e DO dos indicadores do resultado "Funcionamento Sexual" da NOC desenvolvidas apresentaram adequadas evidências de validade de conteúdo. O pré­teste o apresentou elevado nível de consistência interna. Outros estudos de evidências de validade do resultado estudado devem ser realizados visando o aumento no nível de validade do resultado. IMPLICATION FOR PRACTICE: O resultado estudado pode ser uma ferramenta utilizada pelo enfermeiro para avaliação do funcionamento sexual na população adulta visando a individualização das orientações e intervenções de enfermagem.

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BACKGROUND: The Pediatric Asthma Severity Score (PASS) is one of the most-used clinical scoring systems for assessing the severity of asthma exacerbations in children. The aim of the present study was to validate a Spanish version of the PASS in a population of Hispanic children with asthma exacerbations living in urban Bogota, Colombia. METHODS: In a prospective cohort and a validation study, parents/caregivers of children between 2 and 18 years old attended in the emergency department (ED) with asthma exacerbations who were admitted to the inpatient unit were invited to participate in the study. During the hospitalization period, we gathered the necessary data for assessing the criterion validity (comparing its score with the Pediatric Respiratory Assessment Measure [PRAM]), construct validity, interrater reliability, responsiveness, and internal consistency of the Col-PASS, the Colombian version of the PASS. RESULTS: At baseline, the scores of the Col-PASS correlated positively with the scores of the PRAM score (ρ = 0.588, p < .001). The baseline Col-PASS scores in patients who required admission to a more complex service were significantly higher than those in patients who presented clinical improvement (1.0 (0.0-2.0) vs. 0.0 (0.0-0.0), p < .001). The interrater reliability was found to be κ = 0.897, 95% CI 0.699-1.000, p < .001. Cronbach's α was .701 for the questionnaire as a whole. CONCLUSION: The Col-PASS has excellent construct validity, adequate criterion validity, interrater reliability, responsiveness; and acceptable internal consistency when used in children between 2 and 18 years old with asthma exacerbations.

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OBJECTIVES: External validation of the 4C and NEWS2 scores for the prediction of in-hospital mortality in COVID-19 patients, and evaluation of its operational performance in two time periods: before and after the start of the vaccination program in Colombia. METHODS: Retrospective cohort in three high complexity hospitals in the city of Medellín, Colombia, between June 2020 and April 2022. RESULTS: The areas under the ROC curve (AUC) for the 4C mortality risk score and the NEWS2 were 0.75 (95% CI 0.73-0.78) and 0.68 (95% CI 0.66-0.71), respectively. For the 4C score, the AUC for the first and second periods was 0.77 (95% CI 0.74-0.80) and 0.75 (95% CI 0.71-0.78); whilst for the NEWS2 score, it was 0.68 (95% CI 0.65-0.71) and 0.69 (95% CI 0.64-0.73). The calibration for both scores was adequate, albeit with reduced performance during the second period. CONCLUSIONS: The 4C mortality risk score proved to be the more adequate predictor of in-hospital mortality in COVID-19 patients in this Latin American population. The operational performance during both time periods remained similar, which shows its utility notwithstanding major changes, including vaccination, as the pandemic evolved.

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Background: Self-reported adherence scales are widely used in research and practice because they are low in cost and easy to apply. A free version in Brazilian-Portuguese of the Simplified Medication Adherence Questionnaire (SMAQ) can be a useful alternative for determining the adherent behavior of hypertensive patients. Purpose: To translate and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brazilian-Portuguese version of the SMAQ therapeutic adherence scale for patients with arterial hypertension. Patients and methods: A multicenter, cross-sectional study was conducted in five outpatient units in Maceió-AL and Aracaju-SE between January and July 2019. A total of 117 patients aged over 18 years using antihypertensive drugs were recruited. The cross-cultural adaptation followed international methodological recommendations. Internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) was tested as a reliability parameter. Criterion and construct validity were verified by concurrent validation, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and validation by known groups. Results: The participants had a mean age of 56.6 years (SD = 10.7 years); most were female (72.6%). The mean number of antihypertensives prescribed per patient was 1.87 (SD = 0.87). There were 79.5% (n = 86) of patients considered non-adherent. Internal consistency was satisfactory (Cronbach's alpha = 0.63). A satisfactory correlation coefficient was verified with the Morisky-Green-Levine test as an external criterion (r = 0.56, p < 0.001). The scale's sensitivity measured through known group validity was 75.3%, specificity 29.5%, positive predictive value 63.9%, and negative predictive value 41.9%. We identified two factors of the instrument's construct from EFA: specific medication-taking behaviors and barriers to adherence. The initial KMO measure of sampling adequacy was 0.691, and Bartlett's test of sphericity was significant (χ2 = 118.342, p < 0.001). Conclusion: The Brazilian-Portuguese version of the SMAQ scale proved valid and reliable for determining adherence to the pharmacotherapy in hypertensive patients. It showed more ability to detect non-adherent patients but with low specificity, possibly influenced by high social desirability.

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Introducción: durante las últimas dos décadas, el concepto de capital social se ha utilizado con creciente frecuencia en las ciencias de la salud debido a las relaciones directas e indirectas entre el capital social y la salud física y mental de las poblaciones. Por tanto, es necesario construir un instrumento para cuantificar este concepto con seguridad y confiabilidad. Objetivo: analizar la consistencia interna y dimensionalidad de una escala de siete ítems para medir el capital social en adultos de la población general de Colombia. Metodología: se realizó un estudio de validación en línea, que incluyó una muestra de 700 adultos de entre 18 y 76 años, el 68 % eran mujeres. Los participantes completaron una escala de siete ítems llamada Escala de Capital Social Cognitivo (ECSC). El alfa de Cronbach y el omega de McDonald se calcularon para probar la consistencia interna. Se realizaron análisis factoriales exploratorios y confirmatorios para explorar la dimensionalidad de la ECSC. Resultados: la ECSC presentó una consistencia interna baja (alfa de Cronbach de 0,56 y omega de McDonald de 0,59) y pobre dimensionalidad. Seguidamente, se probó una versión de cinco ítems (ECSC-5). La ECSC-5 mostró una alta consistencia interna (alfa de Cronbach de 0,79 y omega de McDonald de 0,80) y una estructura unidimensional con indicadores de bondad de ajuste aceptables. Discusión: la ECSC-5 presenta alta consistencia interna y una estructura unidimensional para medir el capital cognitivo social en adultos colombianos. Se recomienda la ECSC-5 para la medición del capital social en la población general colombiana. Futuras investigaciones deben corroborar estos hallazgos en aplicaciones de lápiz y papel y explorar otros indicadores de confiabilidad y validez.

Introduction: During the last two decades, the concept of social capital has been used increasingly frequently in health sciences due to the direct and indirect relationships between social capital and populations' physical and mental health. Therefore, it is necessary to build an instrument to quantify this concept confidently and reliably. Objective: The study aimed to internal consistency and dimensionality of a seven-item scale to measure social capital in Colombia's general population of adults. Methods: An online validation study included a sample of 700 adults aged between 18 and 76 years; 68% were females. Participants completed a seven-item scale called the Cognitive Social Capital Scale (CSCS). Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega were computed to test internal consistency. The authors explore the internal consistency and dimensionality of the CSCS. Results: The CSCS presented a low internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha of 0.56 and McDonald's omega of 0.59) and poor dimensionality. Then, the researchers tested a five-item version (CSCS-5). The CSCS-5 showed high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha of 0.79 and McDonald's omega of 0.80) and a one-dimension structure with acceptable goodness-of-fit indicators. Discussion: The CSCS-5 presents high internal consistency and a one-dimensional structure to measure cognitive capital social in the Colombian sample. Authors can recommend measuring social capital in the general Colombian population. Further research should corroborate this pencil and paper application findings and explore other reliability and validity indicators.

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Introducción: Personas con cáncer colorrectal (CCR) pueden presentar efectos adversos, perjudicando la calidad de vida relacionada a la salud (CVRS). Objetivo: Validar el módulo QLQ CR29 para evaluación de la CVRS, en Chile. Materiales y método: Estudio transversal que incluyó 170 personas con CCR. Se analizaron la consistencia interna y validez de constructo del instrumento con test de hipótesis. Resultados: 117 personas (68,8%) fueron evaluadas antes de la cirugía y 53 (31,2%) después de la cirugía. La consistencia interna del QLQ CR29 fue α = 0,838. Fueron comprobadas las hipótesis planteadas: Los pacientes evaluados antes de la cirugía se quejaron más de "sangre/mucosidad en las heces", "dolor abdominal", "pérdida de cabello" e "hinchazón abdominal", mientras que los pacientes evaluados después presentaron más "incontinencia fecal" (p < 0,05). Antes de la cirugía, los pacientes con cáncer de recto CCR presentaron mayores valores de "frecuencia urinaria", "frecuencia de deposiciones", "dolor en las nalgas", "problemas con el gusto" y "vergüenza"; mientras que aquellos con cáncer de colon que se quejaban más de "sangre/mucosidad en las heces" (p < 0,05). Después de la cirugía, los pacientes con cáncer de recto tenían mayor "frecuencia de deposiciones", "eliminación de gases" y "vergüenza" (p = 0,004) en comparación con los con cáncer de colon (p < 0,05). Los pacientes ostomizados presentaron más "incontinencia fecal" y "vergüenza" (p < 0,001). Fueron observadas correlaciones positivas y negativas bajas entre la mayoría de las dimensiones del QLQ CR29 con las dimensiones del QLQ C30. Conclusión: La versión chilena del módulo QLQ CR29 es adecuada para evaluar la CVRS en personas con CCR.

Introduction: People with colorectal cancer (CRC) can present adverse effects, impairing the quality of life related to health (HRQoL). Objective: To validate the QLQ-CR29 module for the assessment of HRQoL, in Chile. Materials and method: Cross-sectional study that included 170 people with CRC. The internal consistency and construct validity (hypothesis tests) were analyzed. Results: 117 patients (68.8%) were evaluated before surgery and 53 (31.2%) after tumor resection. The internal consistency of the QLQCR29 was α = 0.838. The proposed hypotheses were confirmed: The patients evaluated before surgery complained more of "blood/mucus in the stool", "abdominal pain", "hair loss" and "abdominal swelling", while the patients evaluated after presented more "fecal incontinence" (p < 0.05). Before surgery, patients with rectal cancer presented higher values of "urinary frequency", "frequency of stools", "pain in the buttocks", "taste problems" and "embarrassment"; while those with colon cancer complained more of "blood/mucus in stool" (p < 0.05). After surgery, patients with CCR had higher "stool frequency", "flatus" and "embarrassment" (p = 0.004) compared with those with colon cancer (p < 0.05). Ostomized patients presented more "fecal incontinence" and "embarrassment" (p < 0.001). Low significant correlations were observed between most of the dimensions of the QLQ CR29 with the dimensions of the QLQ C30. Conclusion: The Chilean version of the QLQ CR29 module is adequate to assess HRQoL in people with CRC.

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Background and purpose: Assessment of digital health literacy should be a major concern for healthcare providers. We aimed to translate and adapt the Digital Health Literacy (DHL) Instrument into Brazilian Portuguese and examine the content validity for individuals with heart failure (HF). Methods: The instrument was translated, back translated, and evaluated by a panel of six experts regarding linguistic equivalences. An agreement analysis was performed, with values ≥80% considered acceptable. The experts then evaluated clarity, theoretical relevance, and practical pertinence. The content validity index (CVI) was calculated for each item. A CVI ≥.83 was considered acceptable. The expert's opinions were also evaluated through the modified kappa coefficient for content validity studies. Values >.74 were considered excellent. The content validity ratio (CVR) was also calculated. A critical value of CVR of 1.00 was determined. Cognitive testing (understanding the meaning of each item and their respective answers) was performed with 33 individuals with HF. Results: The adapted version obtained an agreement of ≥83.3% for each item on linguistic equivalences. Total CVI was ≥0.83, kappa values for each item were >.74, and the CVR values were 1.00 for all items. After two rounds of evaluation, all patients were able to understand the items and response scale. Conclusions: The Brazilian version has satisfactory evidence of linguistic and content validity to measure DHL in patients with HF. Additional psychometric properties will be tested in the country.

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PURPOSE: Considering the importance of incorporating quality of life (QoL) construct during the health care of patients with stage 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis, it is necessary to have evidence on the clinimetric properties of the instruments used for its measurement. This study aimed to establish the clinimetric properties of the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Short Form 36 (KDQOL-36) scale in patients with stage 5 CKD on dialysis in Colombia. METHODS: A scale validation study was conducted using the classical test theory methodology. The statistical analysis included exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory (CFA) techniques performed on two independent subsamples; concurrent criterion validity assessments; internal consistency using four different coefficients; test-retest reliability; and sensitivity to change using mixed model for repeated measures. RESULTS: The KDQOL-36 scale was applied to 506 patients with a diagnosis of stage 5 CKD on dialysis, attended in five renal units in Colombia. The EFA endorsed the three-factor structure of the scale, and the CFA showed an adequate fit of both the original and empirical models. Spearman's correlation coefficient values ≥0.50 were found between the domains of the CKD-specific core of the KDQOL-36 scale and the KDQ. Cronbach's alpha, McDonald's omega, Greatest lower bound (GLB), and Guttman's lambda coefficients were ≥0.89, indicating a high degree of consistency. A high level of concordance correlation was found between the two moments of application of the instrument, with values for Lin's concordance correlation coefficient ≥0.7. The application of the instrument after experiencing an event that could modify the quality of life showed statistically significant differences in the scores obtained. CONCLUSION: The KDQOL-36 scale is an adequate instrument for measuring QoL in Colombian patients with stage 5 CKD on dialysis.

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BACKGROUND: The Work Role Functioning Questionnaire 2.0 (WRFQ 2.0) is an important instrument within the context of occupational health, consisting of 27 items and 5 domains. In addition, a short version of WRFQ 2.0 with 5 items (WRFQ-5) was proposed, showing agreement with the long version. Thus, we aimed to confirm the number of factors of the WRFQ-5 short version and to verify the structural, construct, and criterion validity, reliability, internal consistency, and analysis of ceiling and floor effects of the Brazilian version of the WRFQ-5 in a general workers population. METHODS: A questionnaire validation and measurement properties study. We evaluated the internal structure of the WRFQ-5 by means of confirmatory factor analysis. Construct validity was assessed by correlating the WRFQ-5 with the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Work Ability Index (WAI), and Self-Estimated Functional Inability because of Pain (SEFIP-work). Criterion validity was assessed by correlating the WRFQ-5 with the 5 domains of the WRFQ 2.0. Test-retest reliability and internal consistency were also evaluated. RESULTS: We observed positive correlations (p < .05) between the WRFQ-5 and the WAI (rho = 0.161 to 0.308) and negative correlations (p < .05) between the WRFQ-5 and the SEFIP-work (rho = -0.293). The WRFQ-5 significantly and positively correlates with the 5 domains of WRFQ 2.0 (rho = 0.742 to 0.830). The test-retest reliability of the WRFQ-5 was excellent (ICC2,1 = 0.935) and the internal consistency was adequate (Cronbach's alpha = 0.938). We did not observe ceiling and floor effects. CONCLUSION: The one-dimensional internal structure of the WRFQ-5 in Brazilian Portuguese has a valid internal structure and construct, as well as adequate reliability and internal consistency.

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To establish the validity of the BHS-20, a sample of 2064 adolescent students aged 14 and 17 years (M = 15.61, SD = 1.05) were invited to participate in the research. Cronbach's alpha (α) and McDonald's omega (ω) were computed to evaluate the internal consistency. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to test the dimensionality of the BHS-20. The Spearman correlation (rs) with depressive symptoms and risk of suicide scores of the Plutchik Suicide Risk Scale were computed to explore the nomological validity. The BHS-20 showed a high internal consistency (α = .81, ω = .93), an adequate one-dimensional structure with an excellent adjustment [χ2 S-B = 341, df = 170, p < .01, Comparative Fit Index = .99, RMSEA = .03] and acceptable nomological validity with depressive symptoms (rs = .47, p < .01) and scores for suicide risk (rs = .33, p < .01). In conclusion, current results suggest that the BHS-20 demonstrates validity and reliability among Colombian adolescent students.

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Introdução: A violência obstétrica é um tipo de violência de gênero, pois é contra a mulher durante a gravidez, o parto ou o puerpério, afetando a ela, ao filho, à família e à sociedade em geral. Nas últimas décadas, tem sido descrita e classificada de várias maneiras, existindo dois temas que parecem coincidir em todos os estudos, que são a perda de autonomia para decidir e o dano físico ou psicológico dela ou de seu filho, em curto e longo prazos. Este estudo foi realizado visando a contribuir para a formação de futuros profissionais de saúde sobre violência obstétrica no Equador. Objetivo: Adaptar linguística e culturalmente e validar o instrumento Percepção da Violência Obstétrica em Estudantes (PercOV-S). Método: O processo de adaptação e validação cultural consiste em quatro etapas: 1) Harmonização linguística da língua; 2) Consulta a informantes-chave; 3) Entrevista cognitiva com estudantes de ciências da saúde; 4) Teste piloto. O processo de validação do instrumento adaptado linguística e culturalmente consiste em mensurar, estatisticamente, se o instrumento criado em um idioma para ser aplicado no país de origem, após sofrer as mudanças linguísticas e culturais de outro país, possui a mesma validade estatística. Resultados: Na adaptação cultural e linguística, o instrumento original teve alterações sugeridas pela linguista e pelos oito especialistas. Na entrevista cognitiva com dois estudantes da área da saúde, não foram realizadas alterações, obtendo-se o novo instrumento denominado PercOV-S-A. Para validação, o teste piloto foi realizado com estudantes de enfermagem e de medicina, com 269 questionários válidos. Dos entrevistados, 50,9% (n=137) estudavam medicina e 49,1% (n=132) estudavam. A análise fatorial explicou 52,6% da variância em três fatores ou domínios. O primeiro domínio, identificado como Tratamento Insensível e Cruel, explicou 41,1% da variância e é composto por 18 itens. O segundo domínio explicou 8,6% da variância e é composto por 9 itens; é a chamada Violência Normatizada. O terceiro domínio explicou 2,9% da variância, é composto por 6 itens e é identificado como Negligência e Manipulação. A confiabilidade global do questionário e por domínios, analisados através do alfa de Cronbach () e do indicador McDonald's (), é de 95%. Conclusão: O novo instrumento adaptado linguística e culturalmente para medir a percepção da violência obstétrica em estudantes de ciências da saúde PercOV-S-A tem alta confiabilidade e pode ser utilizado com o propósito para o qual foi originalmente criado. É imperativo considerar a prevenção da violência obstétrica na formação dos futuros profissionais de saúde, para que as mulheres possam ser protagonistas de própria sua gestação e parto.

Introduction: Obstetric violence is a type of gender-based violence directed against women during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period, affecting the woman, her child, family, and society in general. In recent decades, it has been described and classified in various ways, with two themes that seem to coincide in all studies: the loss of autonomy to decide and the physical or psychological damage to her or her child in the short or long term. This study was carried out to contribute to training future health professionals on obstetric violence in Ecuador. Objective: To linguistically and culturally adapt and validate the tool Perception of Obstetric Violence in Students (PercOV-S). Method: The process of cultural and linguistic adaptation and validation consists of four stages: 1) linguistic harmonization of the language; 2) consultation with key informants; 3) cognitive interviews with health sciences students; and 4) pilot test. The validation process of the linguistically and culturally adapted instrument involves statistically measuring whether the instrument created in a language intended for application in one country retains the same statistical validity after undergoing linguistic and cultural changes in another country. Results: In the cultural and linguistic adaptation, the original instrument underwent changes suggested by a linguist and eight experts. No changes were made during the cognitive interview with two health sciences students, resulting in the new instrument called PercOV-S-A. For validation, a pilot test was conducted with nursing and medical students by 269 valid surveys. Of those, 50.9% (n=137) were from the medicine program and 49.1% (n=132) from the nursing program. The factor analysis explained 52.6% of the variance across three factors or domains. The first domain, identified as Insensitive and Cruel Treatment, explained 41.1% of the variance and comprised 18 items. The second domain explained 8.6% of the variance, consisted of 9 items and is called Normalized Violence. The third domain explained 2.9% of the variance, comprising six items and is identified as Neglect and Manipulation. The overall reliability of the questionnaire and by domains, analyzed through Cronbach's alpha () and McDonald's omega (), is 95%. Conclusions: The new linguistically and culturally adapted instrument to measure the perception of obstetric violence in health sciences students PercOV-S-A demonstrates high reliability and can be effectively used for its intended purpose. Incorporating obstetric violence prevention into the training of future health professionals is imperative, enabling women to control their pregnancies and childbirth experiences.

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O desejo por alimentos desempenha um papel importante na neurobiologia do comportamento alimentar. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar as propriedades psicométricas da versão brasileira do Food Cravings Questionnaire Trait-reduced (FCQ T-r), questionário composto por 15 itens com alternativas de respostas do tipo Likert. Em uma amostra do Sul do Brasil composta de 491 adultos, sendo 440 (89,6% mulheres) com idades entre 18 e 77 anos, dos quais a escolaridade de nível superior se destacou, 52,3% (n = 257). O FCQ T-r demonstrou excelente confiabilidade com alpha de Cronbach de 0,94, para uma estrutura unifatorial evidenciada pela análise fatorial exploratória, resultado que corrobora com o gráfico scree plot. Desta forma, há evidências que apontam para o uso de uma pontuação total para esta escala. Seu rápido preenchimento (15 itens) o torna um instrumento útil na prática clínica para avaliar a compulsão alimentar. Conclui-se que a versão brasileira do FCQ T-r é uma medida válida e precisa no contexto brasileiro, possibilitando pesquisas futuras na área

Food craving plays an important role in the neurobiology of eating behavior. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Food Cravings Questionnaire Trait-reduced (FCQ T-r), a 15-item questionnaire with Likert-type answer alternatives. In a sample from the South of Brazil composed of 491 adults, 440 (89.6% women) aged between 18 and 77 years, of which higher education level stood out, 52.3% (n = 257). The FCQ T-r showed excellent reliability with Cronbach's alpha of 0.94, for a unifactorial structure evidenced by exploratory factor analysis, a result that corroborates the scree plot. Thus, there is evidence pointing to the use of a total score for this scale. Its rapid completion (15 items) makes it a useful instrument in clinical practice to assess binge eating. It is concluded that the Brazilian version of the FCQ T-r is a valid and accurate measure in the Brazilian context, allowing future research in the area

El deseo de comer juega un papel importante en la neurobiología de la conducta alimentaria. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar las propiedades psicométricas de la versión brasileña del Cuestionario de Antojos de Alimentos con Rasgos Reducidos (FCQ T-r), un cuestionario tipo Likert. En una muestra del sur de Brasil compuesta por 491 adultos, 440 (89,6% mujeres) entre 18 y 77 años, de los cuales se destacó el nivel de educación superior, 52,3% (n = 257). El FCQ T-r mostró excelente confiabilidad con alfa de Cronbach de 0,94, para una estructura unifactorial evidenciada por análisis factorial exploratorio, resultado que corrobora el scree plot. Por lo tanto, hay evidencia que apunta al uso de una puntuación total para esta escala. Su rápida cumplimentación (15 ítems) lo convierte en un instrumento útil en la práctica clínica para evaluar los atracones. Se concluye que la versión brasileña del FCQ T-r es una medida válida y precisa en el contexto brasileño, permitiendo futuras investigaciones en el área

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Abstract Objective This study aimed to translate and validate the Estro-Androgenic-Symptom Questionnaire in Women (EASQ-W) into Brazilian Portuguese language, as we hypothesized that this tool would be consistent for addressing the specific context of hormonal symptoms in menopause. Methods In a cross-sectional study, a total of 119 women with Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) and 119 climacteric women without GSM were included. The EASQ-W was translated, and its psychometric properties were rigorously examined. Participants completed questionnaires covering sociodemographic details, the EASQ-W, and the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS). A subgroup of 173 women was re-invited after 4 weeks for test-retest analysis of the EASQ-W. Additionally, the responsiveness of the questionnaire was evaluated in 30 women who underwent oral hormonal treatment. Results The internal consistency of the EASQ-W was found to be satisfactory in both GSM and control groups (Cronbach's alpha ≥ 0.70). Notably, a floor effect was observed in both groups; however, a ceiling effect was only evident in the sexual domain of the GSM group. Construct validity was established by comparing the EASQ-W with the MRS, yielding statistically significant correlations (0.33831-0.64580, p < 0.001). The test-retest reliability over a 4-week period was demonstrated to be satisfactory in both the GSM and control groups (ICC 0.787-0.977). Furthermore, the EASQ-W exhibited appropriate responsiveness to oral hormonal treatment (p < 0.001). Conclusion This study successfully translated and validated the Estro-Androgenic-Symptom Questionnaire in Women (EASQ-W) into Brazilian Portuguese, with satisfactory internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity.

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ABSTRACT Objective: to perform the cross-cultural adaptation of the Children Care Quality at Hospital instrument to the Portuguese language spoken in Brazil. Method: this is a methodological study on the adaptation of an instrument designed to assess the quality of nursing care from the perspective of school-aged children. For content validity evidence, 13 experts participated, and in the pre-test phase, the instrument was applied to a sample of 40 hospitalized children. The analysis was done using the Content Validity Coefficient and the second-order agreement coefficient to verify inter-rater agreement; while in the pre-test, reliability was calculated using the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient and Cronbach's alpha. Results: the total content validity evidence coefficient regarding the assessment of equivalences and content ranged from 0.876 to 0.993, and the second-order agreement coefficient ranged from 0.935 to 0.951, demonstrating an almost perfect agreement. In the pre-test with children, both the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient of 0.60 and Cronbach's alpha of 0.690 were considered satisfactory. In the adapted version, some terms were improved, and others were kept with the addition of explanatory notes. Conclusion: the Brazilian version of the Children Care Quality at Hospital showed adequate content validity evidence to measure children's satisfaction with the quality of nursing care. In the clinical context of pediatric nursing, the instrument strengthens care paradigms that take into account the child's dignity, respecting their right to be heard and to evaluate the care received.

RESUMEN Objetivo: realizar la adaptación transcultural del instrumento Children Care Quality at Hospital a la lengua portuguesa hablada en Brasil. Método: estudio metodológico sobre la adaptación de un instrumento diseñado para evaluar la calidad de la atención de enfermería desde la perspectiva de niños en edad escolar. Para la evidencia de validez de contenido participaron 13 expertos y en la etapa de pretest se aplicó el instrumento a una muestra de 40 niños hospitalizados. El análisis se realizó utilizando el Coeficiente de Validez de Contenido y el coeficiente de concordancia de segundo orden para verificar la concordancia entre evaluadores; mientras que en el pretest la confiabilidad se calculó mediante el Coeficiente de Correlación Intraclase y el alfa de Cronbach. Resultados: el coeficiente de evidencia de validez de contenido total referente a la evaluación de equivalencias y de contenido alcanzó valores entre 0,876 y 0,993 y el coeficiente de concordancia de segundo orden entre 0,935 y 0,951, demostrando una concordancia casi perfecta. En el pretest con niños se consideraron satisfactorios tanto el Coeficiente de Correlación Intraclase de 0,60 como el alfa de Cronbach de 0,690. En la versión adaptada se mejoraron algunos términos y se mantuvieron otros con el agregado de notas explicativas. Conclusión: la versión brasileña Children Care Quality at Hospital en el Hospital presentó evidencia adecuada de validez de contenido para medir la satisfacción de los niños con la calidad de la atención de enfermería. En el contexto clínico de la enfermería pediátrica, el instrumento fortalece paradigmas de atención que tienen en cuenta la dignidad del niño y respetan su derecho a ser escuchado y a evaluar los cuidados recibidos.

RESUMO Objetivo: realizar a adaptação transcultural do instrumento Children Care Quality at Hospital para a língua portuguesa falada no Brasil. Método: trata-se de um estudo metodológico sobre a adaptação de um instrumento destinado a avaliar a qualidade dos cuidados de enfermagem na perspectiva das crianças em idade escolar. Para evidência de validade baseada no conteúdo participaram 13 especialistas e na fase do pré-teste o instrumento foi aplicado em uma amostra de 40 crianças hospitalizadas. A análise deu-se pelo Coeficiente de Validade de Conteúdo e o second-order agreement coefficient para verificar a concordância interavaliadores; enquanto no pré-teste, a confiabilidade foi calculada utilizando o Coeficiente de Correlação Intraclasse e o alfa de Cronbach. Resultados: o coeficiente de evidência de validade de conteúdo total referente a avaliação das equivalências e do conteúdo, alcançou valores entre 0,876 e 0,993 e second-order agreement coefficient entre 0,935 e 0,951, demonstrando concordância quase perfeita. No pré-teste com as crianças, tanto o Coeficiente de Correlação Intraclasse de 0,60 quanto o alfa de Cronbach de 0,690 foram considerados satisfatórios. Na versão adaptada alguns termos foram aprimorados e outros mantidos com o acréscimo de notas explicativas. Conclusão: a versão brasileira do Children Care Quality at Hospital apresentou evidências de validade de conteúdo adequadas para medir a satisfação das crianças com a qualidade dos cuidados de enfermagem. No contexto clínico da enfermagem pediátrica, o instrumento fortalece paradigmas de cuidado que levam em consideração a dignidade da criança, respeitando o seu direito de ser ouvida e de avaliar os cuidados recebidos.

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Abstract Objective: to analyze the psychometric properties of the Incivility in Nursing Education - Revised Survey - Brazilian version with undergraduate nursing students. Method: methodological study conducted in a nursing school in São Paulo state. It is the analysis of the psychometric properties (reliability and construct validity) of the items in the INE-R survey - Brazilian version. Construct validity was performed by Confirmatory Factor Analysis, and reliability by test-retest in order to verify the instrument's stability, as calculated by the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient and the Internal Consistency of the items according to Cronbach's alpha, ordinal alpha and McDonalds's omega coefficients. Results: Confirmatory Factor Analysis fitted the proposed model with two factors (low and high incivility), with a suggestion to exclude one of student items. Most of the fitting values for the student items and all of the faculty-member items complied with the references established in the literature; the values for Internal Consistency Coefficients were greater than 0.80, and Intraclasss Correlation Coefficients were greater than 0.75. Conclusion: the Brazilian version of the Incivility in Nursing Education - Revised Survey is validated for the studied context, as it has shown satisfactory reliability and validity by means of factor analysis, which has confirmed the original two-factor model, with 23 items addressing student behaviors and 24 items applied to faculty behaviors.

Resumo Objetivo: analisar as propriedades psicométricas da versão brasileira do Incivility in Nursing Education - Revised survey com estudantes de graduação em enfermagem. Método: estudo metodológico, realizado em uma escola de enfermagem paulista. Trata-se da análise das propriedades psicométricas (fidedignidade e validade de construto) dos itens do INE-R survey - versão brasileira. A validade de construto foi realizada por Análise Fatorial Confirmatória e a fidedignidade pelo teste-reteste, para verificação da estabilidade do instrumento, calculada pelo Coeficiente de Correlação Intraclasse e por meio da consistência interna dos itens, segundo os coeficientes alfa de Cronbach, alfa ordinal e ômega de McDonald. Resultados: houve ajuste ao modelo proposto da análise fatorial confirmatória com dois fatores (baixa e alta incivilidade), com sugestão de exclusão de um item para estudantes. A maioria dos valores de ajustes para os itens dos estudantes e a totalidade para os professores atenderam às referências estabelecidas pela literatura; os valores para os Coeficientes de Consistência Interna foram maiores que 0,80 e os Coeficientes de Correlação Intraclasse, maiores que 0,75. Conclusão: a versão brasileira do Incivility in Nursing Education - Revised Survey encontra-se validada para o contexto estudado, apresentando fidedignidade satisfatória e validade, pela análise fatorial, que confirmou o modelo original com dois fatores, com 23 itens retratando comportamentos de estudantes e 24, de professores.

Resumen Objetivo: analizar las propiedades psicométricas de la versión brasileña del Incivility in Nursing Education - Revised Survey con estudiantes de graduación en enfermería. Método: estudio metodológico, realizado en una escuela de enfermería del estado de São Paulo. Se trata del análisis de las propiedades psicométricas (confiabilidad y validez de constructo) de los ítems del INE-R Survey - versión brasileña. La validez de constructo fue realizada por Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio y la confiabilidad por el test-retest, para verificación de la estabilidad del instrumento, calculada por el Coeficiente de Correlación Intraclase y por medio de la consistencia interna de los ítems, según los coeficientes alfa de Cronbach, alfa ordinal y omega de McDonald. Resultados: hubo ajuste del modelo propuesto del análisis factorial confirmatorio con dos factores (baja y alta incivilidad), con sugerencia de exclusión de un ítem para estudiantes. La mayoría de los valores de ajustes, para los ítems de los estudiantes y la totalidad para los profesores, atendió las referencias establecidas por la literatura; los valores para los Coeficientes de Consistencia Interna fueron mayores que 0,80 y los Coeficientes de Correlación Intraclase mayores que 0,75. Conclusión: la versión brasileña del Incivility in Nursing Education - Revised Survey se encuentra validada para el contexto estudiado, presentando confiabilidad satisfactoria y validez, por el análisis factorial que confirmó el modelo original con dos factores, con 23 ítems, retratando comportamientos de estudiantes y 24 de profesores.

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Abstract Objective: to analyze the reliability of the items that compose the instrument for classifying newborns according to the degree of dependence on nursing care in a neonatal intensive care unit. Method: methodological study that analyzed the agreement and reliability of the instrument in a neonatal intensive care unit. Six care nurses and a research nurse assessed 35 newborns and completed the instrument, which was made up of 15 areas of care. The weighted Kappa coefficient and the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient were used for analysis. Results: the areas of: weight (92%), oxygenation (93%) and catheter control (95%) had almost perfect agreement and the area of reaction to stimuli (50%) had poor agreement. The areas of elimination and vital signs showed low reliability, due to the low variability of responses. The Intraclass Correlation Coefficient was 0.94. Conclusion: there are variations in the evaluations of some areas of care due to the imprecise description of items to which scores are assigned, however the instrument is reliable for categorizing the type of care (minimal, intermediate and intensive). Its use can contribute to measuring the quality and safety of newborn care.

Resumo Objetivo: analisar a confiabilidade dos itens que compõem o instrumento para classificação de recém-nascido de acordo com o grau de dependência dos cuidados de enfermagem em uma unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal. Método: estudo metodológico que analisou a concordância e a confiança do instrumento em uma unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal. Seis enfermeiros assistenciais e uma enfermeira pesquisadora avaliaram 35 recém-nascidos e preencheram o instrumento, composto por 15 áreas de cuidado. O coeficiente Kappa ponderado e o Coeficiente de Correlação Intraclasse foram utilizados para análise. Resultados: as áreas peso (92%), oxigenação (93%) e controle de cateteres (95%) obtiveram concordância quase perfeita, e a área reação a estímulos (50%) obteve concordância fraca. As áreas eliminações e sinais vitais apresentaram baixa confiabilidade, devido à pouca variabilidade de respostas. O Coeficiente de Correlação Intraclasse foi de 0,94. Conclusão: há variações nas avaliações de algumas áreas de cuidado devido à descrição imprecisa de itens aos quais são atribuídos escores, entretanto, o instrumento é confiável para categorização do tipo de cuidado (mínimo, intermediário e intensivo). Sua utilização pode contribuir para o dimensionamento de qualidade e para a segurança da assistência ao recém-nascido.

Resumen Objetivo: analizar la confiabilidad de los ítems que componen el instrumento para clasificación de recién nacido de acuerdo con el grado de dependencia de los cuidados de enfermería en una unidad de terapia de cuidados intensivos neonatal. Método: estudio metodológico que analizó la concordancia y la confianza del instrumento en una unidad de terapia de cuidados intensivos neonatal. Seis enfermeros asistenciales y una enfermera investigadora evaluaron 35 recién nacidos y completaron el instrumento, compuesto por 15 áreas de cuidado. El coeficiente Kappa ponderado y el Coeficiente de Correlación Intraclase fueron utilizados para el análisis. Resultados: las áreas peso (92%), oxigenación (93%) y control de catéteres (95%) obtuvieron una concordancia casi perfecta y el área reacción a estímulos (50%) obtuvo una concordancia débil. Las áreas eliminaciones y signos vitales presentaron baja confiabilidad, debido a la poca variabilidad de respuestas. El Coeficiente de Correlación Intraclase fue de 0,94. Conclusión: hay variaciones en las evaluaciones de algunas áreas de cuidado debido a la descripción imprecisa de ítems a los cuales se les atribuyen puntuaciones, sin embargo, el instrumento es confiable para la categorización del tipo de cuidado (mínimo, intermedio e intensivo). Su utilización puede contribuir a la planificación de calidad y a la seguridad de la atención al recién nacido.

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Resumo Objetivo Validar o conteúdo e a aparência de um protocolo gráfico para avaliação do cuidado seguro de enfermagem a pacientes em hemodiálise. Método Estudo metodológico com abordagem quantitativa, organizado em três procedimentos: teóricos, a partir de uma scoping review; empíricos, na qual ocorreu processo de construção do protocolo gráfico e checklist para avaliação do cuidado seguro; por fim, os analíticos, para a validação propriamente dita com uso da técnica Delphi e participação de nove juízes especialistas em duas rodadas para o alcance da concordância. Resultados Elaboraram-se o checklist e o protocolo gráfico. Quanto à validade de conteúdo, em Delphi I, três critérios obtiveram Coeficiente de Validade de Conteúdo =0,77 no checklist. No que corresponde ao Delphi II, foram alcançados 80% em todos os itens referentes ao Coeficiente de Validade de Conteúdo, e todos os índices ficaram acima de 0,80. A validação de aparência ocorreu utilizando critérios de Suitability Assessment of Materials no Delphi I. Foi possível atingir um Coeficiente de Validade de Conteúdo total maior que 0,80 em todos, enquanto que, no Delphi II, os protocolos alcançaram concordância maior que 80% e Coeficiente de Validade de Conteúdo maior que 0,88, já que o checklist apresentou maior Coeficiente de Validade de Conteúdo com 0,91. Conclusão Apresentam-se o protocolo gráfico e o checklist para avaliação do cuidado seguro aos pacientes em hemodiálise válidos em seu conteúdo e aparência.

Resumen Objetivo Validar el contenido y la apariencia de un protocolo gráfico para la evaluación del cuidado seguro de enfermería a pacientes en hemodiálisis. Métodos Estudio metodológico con enfoque cuantitativo, organizado en tres procedimientos: teórico, a partir de una scoping review; empírico, donde se realizó el proceso de elaboración del protocolo gráfico y checklist para la evaluación del cuidado seguro; y por último, analítico, para la validación propiamente dicha mediante el uso del método Delphi y la participación de nueve jueces especialistas en dos rondas para alcanzar la concordancia. Resultados Se elaboró la checklist y el protocolo gráfico. Respecto a la validez del contenido, en Delphi I tres criterios obtuvieron Coeficiente de Validez de Contenido = 0,77 en la checklist. En lo referente al Delphi II, se alcanzó el 80 % en todos los ítems relacionados con el Coeficiente de Validez de Contenido, y todos los índices fueron superiores a 0,80. La validación de la apariencia se realizó con los criterios de la Suitability Assessment of Materials en Delphi I. Se logró alcanzar un Coeficiente de Validez de Contenido total mayor a 0,80 en todos, mientras que en Delphi II, los protocolos lograron una concordancia mayor a 80 % y Coeficiente de Validez de Contenido mayor a 0,88, ya que la checklist presentó mayor Coeficiente de Validez de Contenido con 0,91. Conclusión El protocolo gráfico y la checklist para la evaluación del cuidado seguro a pacientes en hemodiálisis demostraron ser válidos en su contenido y apariencia.

Abstract Objective To validate the content and appearance of a graphic protocol for evaluating safe nursing care for hemodialysis patients. Methods Methodological study with a quantitative approach, organized into three procedures: theoretical from a Scoping Review; empirical in which the process of constructing the graphic protocol and checklist for the evaluation of safe care took place; finally, the analytics for the validation itself using the Delphi technique and the participation of nine expert judges in two rounds to reach agreement. Results The checklist and the graphic protocol were elaborated. As for content validity in Delphi I, three criteria obtained Content Validity Coefficient =0.77 in the checklist. In what corresponds to Delphi II, 80% was achieved in all items regarding the Content Validity Coefficient, all indices were above 0.80. Appearance validation took place using criteria of the Suitability Assessment of Materials in Delphi I, it was possible to achieve a total Content Validity Coefficient greater than 0.80 in all, while in Delphi II the protocols reached agreement greater than 80% and Content Validity Coefficient greater than 0.88, since the checklist showed a higher Content Validity Coefficient with 0.91. Conclusion The graphic protocol and checklist for evaluating safe care for hemodialysis patients are presented, valid in their content and appearance.

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Resumo Objetivo Analisar as evidências de validade de conteúdo e processo de resposta de um banco de itens sobre vulnerabilidade em saúde. Métodos Estudo psicométrico, subsidiado pelo polo teórico de Pasquali. Foram selecionados 62 especialistas com características sociodemográficas e acadêmicas distintas. Desses, 15 responderam ao questionário de validade de conteúdo. Após os ajustes, o banco passou para fase de validade de processo de resposta e foi avaliado por 12 usuários dos serviços de saúde. Utilizou-se coeficiente de validade de conteúdo para avaliação dos itens e do banco, cuja confiabilidade foi verificada pelo teste binomial, considerando percentual de 80% e p-valor >0,05. Resultados O banco apresentou boa evidência de validade de conteúdo pelos especialistas, cujos coeficientes foram 0,87 para o elemento sujeito, 0,86 para o elemento social e 0,865 para o geral. O público-alvo realizou sugestões na fase de validade de processo de resposta para melhor compreensão dos itens (coeficiente total: 0,89), sendo considerado, claro, preciso e compreensível. Conclusão A versão final do banco de itens possui 535 itens, sendo 238 para o sujeito e 297 para o social. Apresenta indícios de evidência de validade de conteúdo e processo de resposta e está apto para testagem de validade de estrutura interna.

Resumen Objetivo Analizar las evidencias de validez de contenido y proceso de respuesta de un banco de ítems sobre vulnerabilidad en salud. Métodos Estudio psicométrico, fundamentado por el polo teórico de Pasquali. Se seleccionaron 62 especialistas con características sociodemográficas y académicas diferentes. Entre ellos, 15 respondieron al cuestionario de validez de contenido. Después de las adaptaciones, el banco pasó a la fase de validez del proceso de respuesta y fue evaluado por 12 usuarios de los servicios de salud. Se utilizó el coeficiente de validez de contenido para evaluar los ítems y el banco, cuya fiabilidad ser verificó mediante la prueba binominal, que consideró un porcentaje de 80 y p-valor >0,05. Resultados El banco presentó buena evidencia de validez de contenido por los especialistas, cuyos coeficientes fueron 0,87 en el elemento sujeto, 0,86 en el elemento social y 0,865 en el general. El público destinatario realizó sugerencias en la fase de validez del proceso de respuesta para una mejor comprensión de los ítems (coeficiente total: 0,89) y fue considerado claro, preciso y comprensible. Conclusión La versión final del banco de ítems contiene 535 ítems, de los cuales 238 son para el sujeto y 297 para el social. Presenta indicios de evidencia de validez de contenido y proceso de respuesta y está apto para una prueba de validez de estructura interna.

Abstract Objective To analyze the evidence of content validity and response process of a health vulnerability item bank. Methods Psychometric study with support of Pasquali's theoretical pole in which 62 specialists with different sociodemographic and academic characteristics were selected and 15 of them responded to the content validity questionnaire. After adjustments, the bank moved to the response process validity phase and was evaluated by 12 health service users. A content validity coefficient was used to evaluate the items and the bank, which had the reliability assessed by the binomial test, considering a percentage of 80% and p-value >0.05. Results The bank presented good evidence of content validity by experts. The coefficients were 0.87 for the subject element, 0.86 for the social element and 0.865 for the general element. The target audience made suggestions in the response process validity phase to better understand the items (total coefficient: 0.89), which were considered clear, accurate and understandable. Conclusion The final version of the item bank has 535 items, 238 for the subject and 297 for the social element. It presents evidence of validity of content and response process and is suitable for testing the validity of internal structure.

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ABSTRACT Objective: To perform a cross-cultural adaptation and assess the content validity of the Neonatal Medical Index (NMI) for the Brazilian context. Methods: The cross-cultural adaptation was completed in six steps, including translation, synthesis of translations, back translation, submission to an expert committee, testing of the prefinal version, and appraisal by the original author. The expert committee assessed the equivalence between versions based on the percentage of agreement, and content validity was evaluated using the content validity index (CVI) for each item of the scale (I-CVI) and for the overall scale (S-CVI) in terms of representativeness and clarity. Participants of the prefinal version also evaluated the CVI for clarity. Results: After two evaluation rounds of the expert committee it was attained 98% agreement, attesting to the equivalence between the instrument versions, maximum values for representativeness I-CVI and S-CVI/Ave (1.00), and high values for clarity I-CVI (all items ≥0.97) and S-CVI/Ave (0.98). The expert committee members defined that the Brazilian version of the instrument would be called Índice Clínico Neonatal (NMI-Br). The NMI-Br reached high values of CVI for clarity (all I-CVI ≥0.86 and S-CVI/Ave=0.99) among the participants of the prefinal version. Conclusions: The NMI-Br is the Brazilian version of the NMI, obtained in a rigorous cross-cultural validation process, counting with adequate values of content validity.

RESUMO Objetivo: Realizar a adaptação transcultural e avaliar a validade de conteúdo do Neonatal Medical Index (NMI) para o contexto brasileiro. Métodos: A adaptação transcultural foi realizada em seis etapas, incluindo tradução, síntese das traduções, retrotradução, submissão a um comitê de especialistas, teste da versão pré-final e avaliação do autor original. O comitê de especialistas avaliou a equivalência entre as versões com base na porcentagem de concordância, e a validade de conteúdo foi avaliada por meio do índice de validade de conteúdo (IVC) para cada item da escala (I-IVC) e para a escala geral (S-IVC) em termos de representatividade e clareza. Os participantes da versão pré-final também avaliaram o IVC quanto à clareza. Resultados: Após duas rodadas de avaliação do comitê de especialistas obteve-se 98% de concordância, atestando a equivalência entre as versões do instrumento, valores máximos para representatividade I-IVC e S-IVC/Ave (1,00) e altos valores para clareza I-IVC (todos os itens ≥0,97) e S-IVC/Ave (0,98). Os membros do comitê de especialistas definiram que a versão brasileira do instrumento se chamaria Índice Clínico Neonatal (NMI-Br). O NMI-Br alcançou altos valores de IVC para clareza (todos I-IVC ≥0,86 e S-IVC/Ave=0,99) entre os participantes da versão pré-final. Conclusões: O NMI-Br é a versão brasileira do NMI, obtido em rigoroso processo de validação transcultural, contando com valores adequados de validade de conteúdo.