Factor structure models for the Post-Concussion Syndrome Scale with monolingual Spanish-speaking adults from Colombia.
Brain Inj
; 33(11): 1436-1441, 2019.
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| ID: mdl-31313601
ABSTRACT
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
The Post-Concussion Syndrome Scale (PCSS) is a self-report questionnaire that measures post-concussive symptom severity and has been primarily normed on young Caucasian samples. This study aims to explore the factor structure models of a Spanish translation of the PCSS at a chronic post-traumatic brain injury (TBI) time point. RESEARCHDESIGN:
Descriptive and exploratory research designs were utilized. METHODS AND PROCEDURES The study consisted of a monolingual sample of Spanish-speaking adults from Colombia, with 100 subjects in the control group and 70 subjects in the TBI group. A t-test, chi-square, and MANOVA were calculated to compare group differences. Cronbach's alpha was calculated to investigate reliability. Confirmatory factor analysis compared item loadings onto an existing four-factor model. Exploratory factor analysis sought to identify a new factor model if the loadings did not fit. MAIN OUTCOMES ANDRESULTS:
There were no group differences in demographic variables. Internal consistency was acceptable. Model fit indices revealed a poor fit with the original four factors. Item loadings revealed a novel six-structure model.CONCLUSIONS:
While the PCSS appears to capture general post-TBI sequelae, the underlying factors may differ due to cultural and linguistic differences in Spanish-speaking individuals. Clinical implications and future directions are further discussed.Palabras clave
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Traducciones
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Síndrome Posconmocional
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Colombia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Brain Inj
Asunto de la revista:
CEREBRO
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos