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ArticlePublic health nutrition2015

Reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the Nutritional Form For the Elderly.

Han Gao, Ulrika Söderhamn, Lin Zhang, Hui-Xia Cui, Kun Liu

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Han Gao1College of Nursing,Liaoning Medical University,No. 3-40 Songpo Road,Linghe District,Jinzhou 121001,Liaoning Province,People's Republic of China.
Ulrika Söderhamn2Center for Caring Research - Southern Norway, Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences,University of Agder,Grimstad,Norway.
Lin Zhang1College of Nursing,Liaoning Medical University,No. 3-40 Songpo Road,Linghe District,Jinzhou 121001,Liaoning Province,People's Republic of China.
Hui-Xia Cui1College of Nursing,Liaoning Medical University,No. 3-40 Songpo Road,Linghe District,Jinzhou 121001,Liaoning Province,People's Republic of China.
Kun Liu1College of Nursing,Liaoning Medical University,No. 3-40 Songpo Road,Linghe District,Jinzhou 121001,Liaoning Province,People's Republic of China.

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Abstract

objectiveThe present study aimed to translate the English version of the Nutritional Form For the Elderly into Simplified Chinese, as well as to test the reliability (homogeneity and stability) and validity (content and construct validity) of the Chinese version of the Nutritional Form For the Elderly (NUFFE-CHI).

designThe study adopted a cross-sectional design. The English version of the NUFFE was translated into Simplified Chinese and a questionnaire survey was conducted. The data were analysed with statistical methods to estimate the homogeneity, stability, content and construct validity.

settingJinzhou City, China. SUBJECTS: A total number of 701 community-dwelling older adults answered the questionnaire, including background variables and the NUFFE-CHI. A small group of the participants (n 50) completed the NUFFE-CHI twice for test-retest reliability.

resultsCronbach's α was 0·65 and the split-half reliability was 0·67. Item-to-total correlation analyses showed that the scale has sufficient internal consistency. The test-retest reliability regarding the total scores of NUFFE-CHI was reflected in an intra-class correlation coefficient of 0·88. The intra-class correlation coefficients between the test and retest of the NUFFE-CHI items varied between 0·43 and 0·98. A content validity index of 0·83 explained good content validity. Construct validity was demonstrated in an exploratory factor analysis with a six-factor solution, explaining 57·65 % of the variance.

conclusionsThis first testing of the NUFFE-CHI indicates sufficient evidence for reliability, content and construct validity. Further testing studies regarding homogeneity, concurrent validity, sensitivity and specificity are required before the NUFFE-CHI can be used as a screening instrument in clinical settings and in research.

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DietFeeding BehaviorGeriatric AssessmentNutrition AssessmentAgedAged, 80 and overChinaCross-Sectional StudiesDiet RecordsEnergy IntakeFemaleHumansLanguageMaleMental RecallMiddle AgedInstrument testingNutritionOlder peopleScreening instrument

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PMID25600215
PMCPMC10271241

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